25 Inspirational Quotes about Diabetes
Use SMART goals to plan and start your meal planning with ease!
In this printable guide, you will receive:
Beginners guide checklist,
Monthly planning worksheets,
Weekly planning worksheets,
and more!
These steps are all covered in this comprehensive checklist!
* Disclaimer * Some of the posted links are affiliate programs. By clicking these links, I may receive monetary compensation. This will not alter the price or change the buyer's experience.
A diabetes diagnosis can be earth-shattering. Life, as you know it, is about to change in unknown ways.
While it is easy to see everything that might be slipping out of your fingers, it is important to note that many remarkable people also live with this condition. These people not only survive but actually thrive, despite the restrictions they may face.
Today I want to introduce you to some of these people and share their words to support you during this time.
Repeat after me: It’s not your fault that you’re sick.
“Life is not over because you have Diabetes. Make the most of what you have, be grateful.” – Dale Evans
“People think it’s hard to cut out sugar, but it can be done. You just have to put some effort in.” – Halle Berry
“People take ownership of sickness and disease by saying things like MY high blood pressure, MY Diabetes, My heart disease, My depression. My! My! My! Don’t own it because it doesn’t belong to you! - Stella Payton
“My Diabetes is such a central part of my life… It did teach me discipline… it also taught me about moderation… I’ve trained myself to be super-vigilant… because I feel better when I am in control.” - Sonia Sotomayor
“Diabetes sounds like you’re going to die when you hear it. I was immediately frightened. But once I got a better idea of what it was and that it was something I could manage myself, I was comforted.” – Nick Jonas
“The crucial thing to me is being a diabetic doesn’t stop you from doing anything.” – Theresa May
“I have high blood sugars, and Type 2 Diabetes is not going to kill me. But I just have to eat right, and exercise, and lose weight, and watch what I eat, and I will be fine for the rest of my life.” - Tom Hanks
“Every day is an absolute battle. I don’t care what anyone says. You have to wake up and say to yourself, ‘I accept that I have diabetes, and I’m not going to let it run my entire life.” – Bret Michaels
“My secret is no secret. I just do all the things you’re supposed to do. I eat right, I sleep, I work out, I’m happy. I choose the good things.” – Sharon Stone
“The way to deal with the devil of obesity and diabetes is literally one day at a time.” – Stephen Furst
“Diabetes just boggles me. I know when you get a heart pain, I’ve had them. I don’t know what Diabetes feels like. … If someone had said to me, ‘What’s your number 1 health problem?’ I would have said heart disease and then Diabetes. And what doctors tell me now is that I can transpose them and say Diabetes.” - Larry King
“People with high blood pressure, Diabetes – those are conditions brought about by lifestyle. If you change the lifestyle, those conditions will leave.” – Dick Gregory
“You can take hold of the situation. I feel great now. I live the right way. I wear fierce clothes. Everything I do now, I do it proudly. I am a divabetic!” – Patti LaBelle
“Trying to manage diabetes is hard because if you don’t, there are consequences you’ll have to deal with later in life.” - Bryan Adams
“Some days are easier than others, but every day is a new experience, and you just have to remember that whenever you are at your lowest, it always gets better.” – Victor G
“Diabetes taught me discipline.” - Sonia Sotomayor
“I was born with a bad pancreas, and I could have been born with something a lot worse. I wasn’t particularly lucky, but I wasn’t particularly unlucky, either.” - Kathryn Ormsbee
“People think it’s hard to cut out sugar, but it can be done. You just have to put some effort in.” - Halle Berry
“I am a type-2 diabetic, and they took me off medication simply because I ate right and exercised. Diabetes is not like a cancer, where you go in for chemo and radiation. You can change a lot through a basic changing of habits.” – Sherri Shepherd
“Fight the staggering rise of type-2 diabetes by simply learning to cook healthy fresh food – it’s fun, and it could save your life!” – Jamie Oliver
“Everyone has a challenge in life. There’s always something you’re overcoming...We get knocked down, but we can get back up. Chase your dreams. Rely on your support team. Find out what resources you have and use them. Don’t let Diabetes stop you.” - Will Cross
“Diabetes is a great example whereby, giving the patient the tools, you can manage yourself very well.” - Clayton M. Christensen
“Don’t let yourself fall. You gotta pick yourself right up and strive to do better and be better! Think positive. Don’t let the Diabetes control you! You control the Diabetes! Be strong because someways might be tough, but you are tougher!” - Tiffany Danczak
“I just took the chance. [Diabetes] wasn’t going to stop me from playing. There was no fear. I was never convinced that anything would keep me from getting back to playing.” - Austin Freeman
Some deal with Diabetes with a sense of humor, others with determination. What is common between each is they not only face it, they conquer it!
As we embrace the wisdom and resilience shared through these 25 inspirational quotes, we're reminded that while diabetes presents its unique challenges, it also brings opportunities for growth, self-discipline, and a deeper appreciation for life. Each quote serves as a beacon of hope and a testament to the human spirit's ability to adapt, overcome, and thrive, regardless of the obstacles in its path.
Whether you're navigating the journey with diabetes yourself or supporting a loved one, remember that this journey is marked not by limitations but by the strength and determination that each day brings. These voices of inspiration underscore a powerful message: diabetes does not define you; it's merely a facet of the extraordinary person you are.
Now that we've shared a dose of inspiration, why not take a step toward further empowering yourself or your loved ones dealing with diabetes? Embracing a healthy lifestyle is a key component of managing diabetes, and meal planning is a cornerstone of that lifestyle. Dive into our Beginner's Guide to Simple and Efficient Meal Planning to discover how structured and mindful meal planning can enhance your health, stabilize blood sugar levels, and bring joy back to your dining table.
Don't let meal planning be a source of stress. Let it be your ally in your journey with diabetes. Grab your free guide today and transform your approach to food, turning it into a source of nourishment, enjoyment, and health.
Download Your Free Meal Planning Guide Now!
Let's continue to find strength in community, inspiration in others' stories, and joy in every small victory on the path to wellness. Here's to living a full, vibrant life, diabetes notwithstanding.
I would like to be transparent so that there are no misunderstandings. I may earn a small commission from any products linked in this post as an affiliate. This is not a sponsored post, and I was not asked to recommend these products. These are products that I genuinely love and want to share with my audience.