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World Diabetes Day (WDD) was established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization. The United Nations passed Resolution 61/225 in 2006 recognizing World Diabetes Day…

Before the discovery of insulin in 1921, diabetes was a fatal condition. The calorie-restricted and fasting diets (often called a “starving diet”) were the only treatments available. Nothing was really…

Yesterday, 16.10.2021, was my second birthday this month. Today is my 23rd DIAversary. I still can’t believe that so many years have passed. Since the beginning of the diagnosis, I…

One thing is certain as a person who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 24 years. As soon as my blood sugar level drops, my body sends me some…

Five months after I was tested positive for COVID-19, on Saturday, September 4th, I received the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. To do that, I had to travel to…

Vangelina Koteva is Cece’s mother. She decided to share her story about how she accepted her life with type 1 diabetes. I hope that this story will be an inspiration…

Another brave girl decided to share her experience with type 1 diabetes. Cece Koteva is 17 year old gifr from Strumica. She has been living with type 1 diabetes for…

Although I received the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine on March 27th, a week later, on April 3rd, I started having a fever. The day before, my father tested…

As a person with type 1 diabetes who belongs to a group of people with chronic illnesses, it was very important for me to protect myself from the coronavirus. After…

We all know that smoking is bad for everyone, but for people with diabetes, it can be even more damaging. Smoking is an independent risk factor for diabetes, and amongst…