Dexcom invites diabetes community to share their journey with the disease

SAN DIEGO – Dexcom has launched “A Letter to Diabetes” to create a platform for people around the world to speak about their diabetes journey in honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day. Throughout November, the company is inviting anyone touched by diabetes to share their own letter to diabetes, including people living with the condition, caregivers, loved ones and health care professionals. Dexcom and voices from across the diabetes community will help bring these stories to a global stage, spotlighting the many different experiences of diabetes and creating a space for people to be seen and heard, the company says. Among those sharing their stories is multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter, actor and co-founder of Beyond Type 1 Nick Jonas, who has lived with Type 1 diabetes for more than 20 years. In a deeply personal letter reflecting on his relationship with the condition, Jonas opens up about the challenges, lessons and emotions that have shaped his journey:

“Diabetes, when we first met, your unpredictability threw me. I’d built my whole life around this unrealistic structure and belief that I was in control. You took that apart over the years, bit by bit. Part of me is grateful I learned that lesson. Part of me resents you for it. I never wanted to be a victim, or to come across like one. I share my story for the 13-year-old who just got diagnosed and is lying in a hospital bed, scared to death. I want them to see someone out there living their dreams while managing this, every single day.”

Dexcom says more than 589 million people worldwide live with diabetes – and each has a story to share. To submit a letter to diabetes and explore stories from people impacted by diabetes around the world, visit ALetterToDiabetes.com.