How Do I Connect With Real People Living With Diabetes?

Navigating life with type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming and confusing, especially when you are going through it without much support. It is hard to know where to turn when all the information is so new and unfamiliar. You want to talk to real people living with type 2 diabetes, but you do not know where to find them!

The good news: You do not need to know someone with type 2 diabetes to hear real-life experiences, have your worries heard, and get your questions answered!

It is easy to talk to others living with diabetes in our community when you register for a free, anonymous membership.

How do I connect with real people on Type2Diabetes.com?

Most people start by reading our articles about life with type 2 diabetes, lifestyle adjustments, diabetes-friendly recipes, and diabetes management from the people who know it best: our type 2 diabetes patient advocates. Nearly all of our articles on this website are written by someone with experience living with diabetes or as a healthcare professional. Other writers on our Editorial Team bring the latest news and research updates about type 2 diabetes to the community.

At the end of each article, there is a comments section where members can join the conversation. You can add a comment to share your personal experiences on the subject or ask a related question. If you test one of our recipes, feel free to share a picture in the comments section! We also have a range of emoji reactions if you would like to share how you feel about the article – surprised, sad, supportive, and more.

Join the conversations on our forums

Articles are just the tip of the iceberg! You can also ask any questions you may have about type 2 diabetes using our forums. Using the forums is a great way to get answers to any of your “Is this normal?” questions and hear directly from those who have been through it.

Forums are another way to dive deeper into a conversation geared around a specific topic. For example, this forum thread is a place for people to share their treatment plans, while this thread focuses on how people are coping with complications.

Community stories: read and share

Have you ever wondered, “Am I the only one dealing with this?” or “Has this happened to other people too?” On Type2Diabetes.com, you will also find community members who have submitted their own stories, written from their own experiences and perspectives. They share their personal stories and journeys as they manage type 2 diabetes.

You can also share your story with others too. Your story is a place where you can vent, share, and look for support or give information on what has helped you manage to inspire others.

Post a status update

Want to share how you are feeling today? Your status update is a quick way to update the community on how you are doing. Good, bad, or overwhelmed? We are here to listen and provide support.