Erika Szumel, Social Media Manager
2022-10-13
Erika has been living with Type 1 Diabetes since 2000 and has strived to be an advocate for the diabetes community ever since. Every November she shares her thoughts and photos on living with T1D on Facebook to help raise awareness for the disease. Erika earned her BA in Visual & Sound Media at Seton Hall University in New Jersey and began her career as a TV producer. Living at the Jersey shore, Erika is a lover of the little things, the ocean, and pork roll.
Written by Erika
13 Tricks I Learned To Go From 0 to 26.2 Miles With Type 1 Diabetes
I’ve never run a race before; here are the things I learned on my journey to 26.2 miles.MORE
Why You Should Attend Diabetes Camp—As An Adult
Spend a few days with your diabuddies on a beautiful campsite, attend speaker sessions on various topics, stay active and most importantly—have fun! MORE
T1D College Packing List
We're here to help lighten the burden of preparing for college with this diabetes-specific college packing list.MORE
A Weekend Away At Adult Diabetes Camp
Came for the adult diabetes camp, left with new friends, tips on how to bolus properly for fruit, and how to zipline across a lake!MORE
How To Help Me With A Low Blood Sugar
Use this easy printable guide to teach everyone you know how to help with a severe low blood sugar.MORE
The Ultimate Fall Foods Carbohydrate Counting Guide
Fall is here: time to sip on pumpkin spice lattes, pick apples, plan outfits around our hoodies, and count fall food carbs like a pro!MORE
My Dos and Don’ts for People Without Diabetes
Erika Szumel gives us her essentials dos and don'ts guide for those living without diabetes, so that they might better understand what's appropriate.MORE
