Living with Diabetes

Diabetes is an aspect of my life that is a hard fact. And while it does not consume me, it has helped mold me as a person. I am who I am today because of diabetes, and frankly, I would not want to have it any other way.

Of course, I would love to find a cure for diabetes. But until that day arrives, I will continue to put my best foot forward and keep moving ahead. Living with diabetes is a constant for me and millions of other people. My main goal is to make it easier for others living with diabetes to understand that they too can live a rich and fulfilling life.

I’m lucky to have a beautiful kitchen where I can research and play with the food components that make up my day-to-day diet. I enjoy finding new ways to make diabetic food more accessible, approachable and less intimidating. I want to demystify the lifestyle changes one must make when they are diagnosed with diabetes. And for those already living with diabetes, I want to share my insights and knowledge so they can also indulge in the sweet life.

I’ll keep cooking and playing with my food and keep sharing what I find, I promise.

—Sam Talbot

Sam Talbot is a proud supporter and partner of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the International Diabetes Federation.