Dexcom Invites the Global Diabetes Community to Share Their Stories Through A Letter to Diabetes Campaign

Nick Jonas, Multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter, actor and co-founder of Beyond Type 1

“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.”

Chris Megino, Diabetes community member and online social creator

“Diabetes, if there’s anything you’ve taught me, it’s that strength isn’t about never struggling, it’s about showing up anyway. It’s the small wins. The workout you didn’t feel like doing. The better glucose reading. The family that supports you. So, diabetes, I’m not going to thank you for everything you put me through. But will thank you for teaching me something about myself and showing me I’m more capable than I thought.”

Chelsea Lugone, Nurse practitioner and diabetes care and education specialist at Dexcom

“As much as you have shaped me, diabetes, I would give anything for you to disappear, especially from the lives of my children, Kate and Ryan. Living with diabetes is one thing, but watching my children live with it is something entirely different. For now, I will keep doing my best – for myself, for my children – leaning into our community and those who support us. I will continue to live the best life I can – reminding myself and others who are impacted by you that we are more than you – we are more than a number and we always will be.”