Hi diabetes,

I’ve known you for a long time, but I never imagined how well I’d come to know you.

When I met my husband Eric, you were already part of his life. Choosing a future with him meant making room for you in mine too. So I learned to carry some of your weight.

Then you entered our two-year-old son’s life. And suddenly, I learned you by heart. The calculations. The sleepless nights. The supplies packed for every possibility.

I felt the full weight of you.

Now, I carry my son, and in many ways, I carry you, too. Some days, that weight can feel overwhelming.

But we decided a long time ago that we were going to build a life so big, you’d feel small, even when the work of managing you isn’t.

As Dexcom Warriors, we share our story in hopes that other families can see what’s possible.

Because we see the invisible weight they carry, too.

And we hope they know that weight doesn’t have to stop them from going, exploring, and making memories.

So diabetes...

You’re coming along.

Hope you packed for the adventure.