Michael is committed to understanding diabetes

Knowledge is key in preventing, delaying, or improving complications.                                                     ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏  ‍͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Knowledge is key in preventing, delaying, or improving complications. ~/AAQRxQA~/RgRolPycP0QmaHR0cHM6Ly9kaWFiZXRlcy5vcmcvP2xpZD1zYmJkcjRraDZoMG5XA3NwY0IKZqucd7Jmx3cQ0lIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAASo Dear Friend, We continue our series with Michael's story, highlighting his commitment to understanding and managing diabetes through his personal experiences with the everyday realities of living with diabetes. 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My father and paternal grandmother lived with diabetes, and my mother has diabetes as well. For most of my life, I was healthy and took good care of myself. However, following significant life changes, my health paid the price. In 2015, my life was turned upside down when I was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. My A1C was out of control and I was also diagnosed with congestive heart failure, requiring surgery. My life with diabetic retinopathy was a huge adjustment. My grandmother and father were both affected by diabetic eye disease, but nothing can truly prepare you for your own experience. I began seeing my eye doctor monthly and prepared to receive injections in my eyes, which took time to adjust to as part of my new life with diabetes. Today, I am in a much healthier place. I get my dilated eye exam each year and I see my eye specialist every eight weeks. I am fortunate to have a mother and a wife who form the core of a solid support system. I’m also grateful for opportunities to share my experience with others and raise awareness of health inequities in the type 2 diabetes community. If I’ve learned anything through these experiences, it is that awareness is everything—and then it’s time to act. 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We hope it helps you to explore and understand your own experiences more deeply Thank you for being a part of our community. Your engagement helps us all grow stronger together. Sincerely, Your Friends at the American Diabetes Association® P.S. We support the millions of Americans living with diabetes every day. You’re not alone. Together, we’ll help you face your challenges. 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