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Kaye Peterson

Kaye Peterson

Type 1 Diabetes +2

I’m from a family of seven Type 1 Diabetics, so I’ve been exposed to diabetes since 1966, when my brother was diagnosed at a year old. I saw my mother wring urine from his wet diaper to get the needed 5 drops for urine testing. When I was diagnosed in 1983, technology appeared in the form of a…

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Chelsea Gault

Chelsea Gault

Dysautonomia +1

My chronic illness journey began in my mid-twenties, when I started noticing a decline in my energy, and consistently feeling like I had the flu. After several doctors visits with no answers, I began researching my symptoms online, which eventually led me to a study with Stanford Medicine for…

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Mollie Tinnin

Mollie Tinnin

Ulcerative Colitis +1

I started my chronic illness journey as a senior in high school but it wasn't until I was 30 that my ulcerative colitis took a front seat in my life. I woke up one day thinking I had food poisoning only to find out that I need an ostomy to save my life. It's been quite the journey since then and…

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