Lexie Peterson
Hi! I am Lexie Peterson (@TheDivabetic),
I am a diabetes advocate and microinfluencer who shamelessly and unapologetically shares my highs and lows of life with diabetes. I want other diabetics to know that they are not alone and that it's normal to not have diabetes totally figured out. This is why I share more than just pretty photos. I share my truth, my tears; my entire life.
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I was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at the age of 10 so it feels like I have lived with it my entire life. I stumbled upon the DOC (diabetes online community) in early 2018 by pure accident. Towards the end of my college "career", I realized that most of my peers had no idea that I had diabetes. I thought about how many times I had been out with friends, with most of them not knowing about my diagnosis. I quickly realized how blessed I was to never have had a diabetes emergency but also how dangerous it would have been since very few of my peers knew about it. In late 2017, I decided to start sharing more about my life with diabetes on Instagram (because that's where I connected with everyone in college). By the time 2018 came around, I had connected with so many other diabetics and totally submerged myself into the DOC.
I have a heart for giving back to the diabetes community as well as sharing my expeirences support, advice, practical tips and reviews on products that could benefit the diabetes community.
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I was also diagnosed with PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome) in 2020 after many unsuccessful attempts to conceive. My husband and I have been sharing this journey ever since. I opted out of medicinal treatment for now and am currently trying to resolve this condition with a plant-based, whole foods lifestyle. I also focus heavily on organic and safe products in my home.
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At the end of the day, I just want to live my life to the fullest; and I want to encourage others to do the same. I am not proud of my diabetes, but I am not ashamed either. My name handle "TheDivabetic" derived from the promise I made to myself to live my BEST life, regardless of diabetes. No diagnosis will conquer THIS diva!
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God gave me the vision for The Sugarless Society to be space that is a resource for diabetic women. Where we can embrace diabetes as a life journey while connecting, encouraging, learning and building relationships with each other.