Diabetes,

I know how much this disease can take from people. The frustration, the fear, the daily decisions…

But I’m also thankful for how I’ve grown through it.

Before my diagnosis, I wasn’t always consistent about taking care of my health. But diabetes made me pay attention. I couldn’t just wing it anymore.

And through that, I became stronger, healthier, and more disciplined.

And not just for myself, but for my family too.

Diabetes also gave me a community I never expected. When I see someone else with diabetes at the store or at the gym, there’s an instant connection. Sometimes you don’t even have to say the words. You just know, “You get it.”

Becoming a Dexcom Warrior has given me another way to be part of that community, share my story, and connect with people who understand the highs and lows.

Diabetes has taken a lot.

But it’s also given me a lot.

Through all of the highs and lows, I’m thankful for what I’ve found along the way.