A1C Champion Mary Martin was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1993 at age 57 and didn’t really understand the importance of blood sugar management until a year after her diagnosis. She shares her story and the importance of staying healthy.

Catherine Genthner is now a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) on the Sanofi US HELP Team, but she started her career as a Registered Dietitian (RD). Learn what sparked her interest in diabetes care and made her decide to work toward becoming a CDE.

Striving Forward is a personal diabetes support program created by Sanofi US for anyone living with type 2 diabetes. Nicole Gaul, Senior Manager of Customer Relationship Marketing and Digital, tells us about its unique resources and the future of this robust, all-in-one program.

Many of you know Elizabeth Perkins as the talented actress from crowd-favorites like Big, The Flintstones, Miracle on 34th Street, and of course, Weeds, but did you know she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2005? Follow along as our own Lindsey Schedler, Manager U.S. Communications at Sanofi US, chats with the Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress about her life with diabetes and her work with Sanofi US on Diabetes Co-Stars.

Carlos Boozer, a forward for the Chicago Bulls, also serves as a campaign ambassador for Dribble to Stop Diabetes, helping to raise awareness about diabetes. Carlos shares his personal connection to diabetes and his thoughts on the importance of staying active.

Ted and Taylor Duncan, a father-daughter team of A1C Champions, travel across the country sharing their diabetes journey and experiences with the diabetes community, including their involvement with the American Diabetes Association and the Sanofi US A1C Champions program.

Communities with highly diverse populations face unique challenges when it comes to staying healthy. Trish Mendoza, the Community Health Liaison for Sanofi US in San Antonio, Texas, shares how she tackles those challenges and connects organizations to better serve the needs of people with diabetes, and those at risk for type 2 diabetes, in her community.

A1C Champion, Scott Simmons, is a pharmacist who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 30. Read how he has learned to live with diabetes as he shares his message about no limitations.

See why n4a Diabetes Care Center came out on top as the winner of the 2012 Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge as Michele Polz, Head of Patient Solutions, U.S. Diabetes, Sanofi US, congratulates them.

A1C Champion Terry Pearce was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 50. Now 78 and wise beyond her years (and health), she shares how people can take control and avoid letting diabetes dominate their lives.