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After eight surgeries and months of hospitalization for diabetic ulcers, Laura walked out of Kindred Hospital Dayton ready to reunite with her grandson and walk her dogs again. Her recovery shows how specialized wound care and physical therapy can help even the most complex cases heal.
When Brett Findlay collapsed from a diabetic seizure that fractured his skull, his six-year-old daughter took charge, telling paramedics her dad had type 1 diabetes. Now he's helping other brain injury survivors and rebuilding trust with his family.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has managed type 1 diabetes since age 9, and now he's using his platform to help others understand the critical connection between diabetes and eye health. His message: with proper care, people with diabetes can achieve anything.
Researchers discovered that blocking a single protein prevented diabetic eye damage in mice before it could start. The finding could help protect vision in millions of people with diabetes before symptoms ever appear.
Five people in Greene County, Tennessee just celebrated a life-changing milestone: graduating from Recovery Court after conquering addiction. Their success stories prove that with the right support, recovery is possible.
Liza Ronald battled addiction for 36 years before finding help at a Lexington recovery center. Now she's returning hope to others as a recovery coach, proving that transformation is possible.
A new documentary celebrates five decades of Oxford House, peer-run recovery homes that have helped thousands rebuild their lives after addiction. The film debuts June 11 in Washington, featuring six residents whose stories prove community-based recovery works. #
A groundbreaking insulin inhaler could soon spare millions of Type 1 diabetes patients from daily injections. The medical breakthrough offers new hope for easier diabetes management.
A 68-acre ranch in Crete, Illinois, just got $2 million in state funding to become a recovery home where men leaving addiction treatment can find housing, jobs, and lasting community. The 2nd Story Ranch will combine stable living, workforce training, and peer support to help residents build independent lives in recovery.
A cheap diabetes drug that's been around for 100 years is helping people with type 1 diabetes use significantly less insulin each day. Scientists are now racing to understand why it works so they can help even more patients.
A New Hampshire engineer who survived diabetes, dialysis, heart surgery, and a kidney transplant has written a book to guide others through similar health challenges. His memoir offers practical wisdom and hope for patients and their families.
A groundbreaking triple-action weekly injection helped people with type 2 diabetes lose more than four times the weight of standard treatment while dramatically improving blood sugar control. The drug works differently than existing medications by targeting three hormones instead of one or two.
A group of mothers in Elizabethton gathered to share anonymous recovery stories, highlighting the strength it takes to heal from substance use disorder while raising children. Their message: recovery is possible when communities support instead of judge.
A groundbreaking clinical trial has freed all 12 Type 1 diabetes patients from daily insulin injections, with most achieving normal blood sugar in just 60 days. The combination of transplanted islet cells and a new drug called Tegoprubart could transform life for millions.
The American Diabetes Association issued a full apology after police removed five leading diabetes researchers from its annual conference for handing out an editorial they wrote. The researchers are now invited back, and the organization is conducting an independent review.
Researchers in Sweden discovered a protective molecule that could transform treatment for diabetic foot ulcers, wounds that heal slowly and often lead to amputation. The finding offers new hope for millions living with diabetes worldwide.
Scientists discover traditional African foods like caterpillars, jute mallow, and finger millet contain powerful compounds that reduce inflammation and help manage diabetes. These underutilized indigenous foods could transform treatment for 830 million people worldwide living with diabetes.
Nick's Ride 4 Friends hosted its fifth annual Recovery Speaks event, where people in recovery from addiction shared stories of hope and persistence. The Auburn nonprofit, which recently celebrated 10 years of peer-based recovery services, brought together current clients, staff, and community members for an afternoon of connection and celebration.
After two years of living substance-free, Jackie Forthman graduated from Van Wert County's Recovery Court, a program that helps people overcome addiction while addressing legal challenges. Her achievement represents the success of a community-backed program that's been changing lives since 2014.
A Kentucky nonprofit is breaking down addiction stigma by inviting the entire community to hear real recovery journeys. Three speakers, including the vice president's mother, will share their stories of hope at a free March 27 event.
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