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  • What Sports Can I Play With Diabetes?

    Hi everyone, it’s Hyeunjoo, resident diabetic. If you’re an athlete, and have just gotten a diabetes diagnosis, or if you’re a long-time diabetic that’s been dreaming of getting into sports, good news! Despite being a disability, diabetes doesn’t significantly hinder your ability to play sports. However, there are some sports which are more suited for…

  • A Diabetic’s Guide To Infusion Sites

    Hi there, it’s Hyeunjoo, your resident Type-One Diabetic. If you don’t use an insulin pump, then you probably don’t know what an infusion site is, nor is that information relevant to you; but if you do, here’s my guide on how to use them, using firsthand experience! The infusion site is that little thing that…

  • What Low Blood Sugar Feels Like, and How to Stop It

    Hey there, I’m Hyeunjoo, your resident Type One Diabetic. Having low blood sugar is a pretty bad experience overall; it has health downsides, can lead to passing out, and carries with it a host of just negative stuff overall. However, the actual scientific parts of being low are very well-documented, and you could probably find…

  • A Recipe for Safety: How to Make a Diabetes Bag

    Hi there! My name is Hyeunjoo, and I’m a Type-one Diabetic! One of the hardest parts about being a diabetic(though there are many) is not knowing what could go wrong just by going about your day. A lot of us can’t exactly lug around an entire hospital’s worth of medical equipment, so even mundane things…

  • Welcome to AAD!

    Hey there, nice to meet you! My name is Hyeunjoo, and I´m an Asian-American diabetic living in the United States. This blog/website is dedicated to both educating people on diabetes in general and also acknowledging its effects on the Asian-American community. Stay tuned for posts with information on diabetes, both type one and type two,…