My Story

     In early 2023, I visited the doctor for what I assumed was a UTI. To my surprise, the tests revealed elevated sugar levels in my urine, and I was diagnosed with diabetes. Shocked doesn’t even begin to describe how I felt. While several family members of mine are diabetic, they were diagnosed at a much younger age. I truly believed I had dodged the bullet.

     From that moment, we jumped into action. Lab tests were scheduled, medications prescribed, and my husband took the lead on meal prepping and experimenting with healthier recipes. I completely cut sugar from my diet. For a while, things were on track, and I felt optimistic. But soon, the exhaustion of managing my care caught up with me. Slowly but surely, I slipped back into old habits. I justified indulging in treats, telling myself, "I deserve this." 

        Before I knew it, I was completely off course—skipping appointments, avoiding my medication, drinking soda constantly, and making excuses for my choices. The idea for this website was born during one of my lowest moments. As I reflected on my struggles, I began noticing similar patterns in other diabetics around me. One person stopped at Dunkin’ every morning, another regularly had Reese’s for lunch, and someone else kept a stash of chocolate in their desk. It became clear to me that I wasn’t alone in my struggle. We are the "Bad" Diabetics.

     I realized there had to be a better way to navigate diabetes management—a space for support, accountability, and honesty. This website is my answer to that need.