One of the most difficult parts of living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be a lack of understanding from those who don’t know the daily burden of the disease. JDRF, like many of you, believes that education is the first line of defense in helping others understand the impact of living with T1D.

The JDRF Western Wisconsin Chapter would like to invite everyone in our chapter to share your personal story about living with type 1 diabetes. Each member of our chapter has had a unique experience living with T1D; no matter what your connection is to diabetes, we want to hear from YOU! These stories will be utilized on our social media pages, as well as in our monthly Newsletters, to help educate about the disease.

While we would like the stories to be personal to you and your T1D story, some topic ideas include:

• When you or your loved one was diagnosed and how life changed from that point
• Your involvement with JDRF and how that has impacted you
• Ways you deal with the constant roller coaster that is type 1 diabetes
• A time when you did not let type 1 diabetes stand in the way
• What you wish more people understood about type 1 diabetes

Please send your stories and a picture of the person in your life affected by type 1 diabetes to Jen Allen at the JDRF Western Wisconsin Chapter office. You can also call the office with any questions at (608) 833-2873.