In It Together ADA - American Diabetes Association

Pro football player and Team Tackle member Frostee Rucker shares his connection with type 2 diabetes and encourages us all to support people who work to overcome challenges of this disease every day.

When he could no longer ignore his type 2 diagnosis, Shawn Lacey's approach to life took a 180 degree turn as he wholeheartedly embraced a new, healthy lifestyle. He credits his successful turnaround to family, friends, and colleagues around him.

Guadalupe’s mother raised and cared for him as a child. Now, their roles are reversed, and he shares their relationship and his sense of honor as he helps her manage her type 2 diabetes.

Startled with a type 2 diabetes diagnosis in his 40’s, Derek found motivation in being healthy for his young sons, helping him to stay on course with his diabetes management. Partners for life, Derek and his wife, Anna, talk about the importance of learning about the disease, finding your motivation, and being supportive along the journey.

Robin Dorsey tells the story of her journey: how the joy of having a baby was dampened when she found out that she had gestational diabetes and the disheartening transition after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Robin found her light and wants you to know that you can do it. "We're in this together."

Our first In It Together podcast features Ina Mendoza-Wilson, a woman who’s committed to managing diabetes and helping others, offering a first-hand account of how diabetes self-management is the key to taking steps toward living a healthy lifestyle.