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…
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tanja
My name is Tanja Shatanovska. I have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for 24 years. The purpose of this blog is to share my daily experiences and explain how I manage my diabetes world. It is my goal to raise awareness about diabetes and help people realize that they can lead a healthy and normal life with regular diabetes control. :)
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Diabetes treatment
My Experience With Type 1 Diabetes After The Second Dose Of The AstraZeneca Vaccine
by tanjaFive 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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My diabetes story
My Experience With Type 1 Diabetes After The First Dose Of The AstraZeneca Vaccine
by tanjaAs 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…
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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…