My name is Ann Swan.

I am a 66-year-old woman who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1999. My journey has been marked with challenges, growth, and finding my inner strength to deal with this disease. In my earlier years, I faced weight gain and a lack of education about my condition, managing it alone. After more than 20 years of struggling with my weight and managing my diabetes through medication, I started working with a diabetes educator at my local health clinic. That became a turning point, motivating me to take my health more seriously and to begin a journey of self-care and learning.

A Patient’s Experience Managing Diabetes with FIM
Ann Swan