Read Insulin Success Stories
GoInsulin.com continues to gather success stories from people who have added insulin
to their overall diabetes treatment plan. Though they come from all walks of life,
different backgrounds and different places, they are a community bound together
by their personal triumphs.
These stories are about people with diabetes who have added insulin to their diabetes
treatment plan and obtained the blood sugar control they wanted. Insulin may be
an important part of achieving your blood sugar goals, too.
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Don Turney, Tennessee  Diagnosed with diabetes a month after his
daughter, Don helped her get over her fears by setting a good example from the beginning.
In doing so, he got over his own fears, too.
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Nancy Eriksson, WisconsinAfter being diagnosed with diabetes, Nancy
had all the more reason to feel sorry for herself. Instead, she found the strength
to do something about it.
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Arturo Gaytan, Texas Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1993, Arturo
discovered that managing his diabetes required more than diet and exercise.
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Charles Wiggins Jr., Illinois. Since he was diagnosed with type
2 diabetes in 2003, Charles has made each day an adventure.
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JoAnn Henderson-Collins, Michigan. JoAnn was diagnosed with type
2 diabetes in 1985. When she saw herself repeating her family's history, she decided
to educate herself about insulin.
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Kirk Kenyon, Massachusetts. Kirk wanted to avoid insulin when he
was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1987. But now he's "a believer."
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Larry Gottlieb, Wisconsin Larry was diagnosed with diabetes in
1972, but ignored it for years. Now he's an advocate of diabetes management from
the start.
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Mary Ellen Willen, New York Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1989,
Mary Ellen overcame her fear of insulin and now sees it as a way to help control
her blood sugar levels.
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Saul Zuckman, Maryland After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
in 1991, Saul was depressed. But after meeting motivated and upbeat people in his
support group, he was inspired to excel.
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Terry Wiley, Minnesota. Terry overcame his fear of needles after
his doctor suggested insulin. He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1985.
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Talk to your doctor to see if insulin is right for you.
If you are interested in sharing your story, please let us know.
Important Safety Information for Insulin
Possible side effects may include blood sugar levels that are too low, injection
site reactions, and allergic reactions, including itching and rash. Tell your doctor
about all other medicines and supplements you are taking because they could change
the way insulin works. Glucose monitoring is recommended for all patients with diabetes.
The health information contained herein is provided for general education purposes
only. Your healthcare professional is the single best source of information regarding
your health. Please consult your healthcare professional if you have any questions
about your health or treatment.
If you have type 2 diabetes, talk to your doctor and call 1-866-GO-INSULIN.
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