Photograph by Khue Bui

Faces of Type 2: David Chu

Managing diabetes is about walking the walk

Faces of Type 2: Guillermo Ybarra

After dropping 125 pounds and picking up cycling, one man is showing his friends and family what healthy looks like

Faces of Type 2: Jeremy Dickstein

Success in the face of setbacks

Faces of Type 2: India Harris

Camaraderie is the key to one woman's successful diabetes management

Looking for social support?

Like our Facebook page (facebook.com/AmericanDiabetesAssociation) and join our active community of people living with diabetes.

Interested in participating in Tour de Cure?

Learn about rides in your area at tour.diabetes.org or by calling your local ADA office. If cycling isn’t your activity of choice, you can sign up for your local Step Out^®: Walk to Stop Diabetes^® event at stepout.diabetes.org.

Taking oral medications?

If you take an oral medication for diabetes and are experiencing side effects, talk to your doctor about your treatment plan. Medications can be adjusted to suit your needs.