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Basic Information

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If you are filling this out for someone else, please enter your contact information below

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Please provide the following information about the person with diabetes

* First Name
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* Address 1
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Demographic Information

* Gender
* Ethnicity
* Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

Related Conditions

Family History of Type 2 Diabetes. My father, mother and/or one of my grandparents has a history of type 2 diabetes.
Heart Disease. I have coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation or another heart condition, OR I've had a heart attack.
Tobacco. I smoke OR live with someone who smokes tobacco regularly.
High Blood Cholesterol. My total cholesterol is 200mg/dl or higher.
Overweight. I am 20 pounds or more overweight for my height and build.
Lower-Limb Amputation. I have had one or more of my extremities amputated, such as toes or feet.
Kidney Disease. I have been diagnosed by a healthcare provider with renal disease or end stage renal disease.
Vision Loss. I have been diagnosed by a healthcare provider with diabetic retinopathy.
Medications. I am currently on type 2 diabetes medication(s).


If you have checked any of these boxes, please provide us with a detailed explanation of your condition:

* Share Your Story

Don't know what to include in your story? Here are a few ideas:
  • Tell us about your lifestyle habits before you were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Tell us about when you first learned you had type 2 diabetes. What kind of emotional and/or physical impact did it have on you?
  • Where do you look for guidance when the going gets tough?
  • If you could offer advice to someone recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, what advice would you give?
  • How do you manage all your health numbers, including blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure levels?
  • If family and friends have played a part in your success, we want to know.

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