The Surprising Lesson Diabetes Taught Me. | Drew Harrisberg | TEDxYouth@MoriahCollege

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Published 2019-07-09
One man's personal triumph in managing diabetes has ignited a passion within him to share his knowledge and experience. Through the revolutionary ‘5-pillar approach’, Harrisberg encourages people to take control of their health, so that like him, they can live a fuller, happier and healthier life. Drew Harrisburg is the creator of Drew’s Daily Dose, in his own words, “much more than a website...a home that inspires, empowers and enables people with diabetes to thrive, rather than simply live with it”. His background as a health professional and his own personal triumph with managing diabetes has ignited a passion within him to share his knowledge. Through the revolutionary ‘5-pillar approach’, Harrisberg encourages people to take control of their health, so that like him, they can live a fuller, happier and healthier life. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
All Comments (21)
  • @divyasupertramp
    got diagnosed only a few months ago, it was so overwhelming for me to even look at the food. I could not imagine that I had lost a healthy life in just a blink of an eye it broke me but one day I woke up looked in the mirror and said to myself its not my fault but it sure is my responsibility. I haven't looked back since I cannot emphasis how important our attitude towards any adversity is, it changes the game big time I wish anyone who is struggling will find just enough courage to redirect their minds towards a healthy attitude as it makes everything bearable to a certain extend
  • @skyblueafrica
    I watch a ton of you tube videos. I'm 34 and got type 1 recently. I resonate with every word. It's become my friend. Not my enemy. Thank you for your talk!!
  • @aidenwang8670
    I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes 5 years ago. Yes, I felt all the words you are talking. Thank you for sharing.
  • @misraktarekegn4474
    so beautifully put to accept adversity in this case T1D as life's way of showing how strong you can be in your reaction to it.
  • @tushardas6964
    One of the inspiring speak ever ❤️.. thanks for your encouraging & deep-rooted words 🙏..gbu 🙏
  • @linou_77
    It’s so beautiful to see how a man can be so Tough ,so inspiring, thank you for this video it speaks deep to my soul my brother long life for you and every person that has diabetes ❤️
  • @RKYou2
    Very genuine and useful video for all. Nicely explained with a great message 👍
  • @Musiclover-uo2oi
    What an incredibly inspiring talk. Such wisdom from this young man. Thank you!
  • @gracie7964
    Everything is hard with it especially being diagnosed so young I was diagnosed at 5 now I’m 10 and my dream is to find that cure one day and I’m gonna stick with it!
  • @memyself2980
    I was diagnosed with diabetes when I was 7, now I'm 18 Ive come a long way with it and I think I can tackle it good now, you know, resisting chocolates are very tough when you see other kids eat it and you can't
  • @ourpockethero1
    Great speech, and very inspiring one. Thank you for sharing.
  • @sumitprabhakar7703
    Thanks for sharing !! I will surely help me !! " ADVERSITY IS AMPLIFIER OF YOUR CHARACTER "
  • @9876432234545
    This was awesome. I’m 29 and just diagnosed with diabetes, although not sure which type yet. Blood results to show in the coming months. But I don’t think that matters. These pillars hold true for any type. I was feeling a bit down but this reinforced the idea I or anyone else with diabetes can live a normal life.
  • @kimrall7350
    Thank you for such an uplifting message, I really needed it this morning.
  • @nancy9478
    Sarah Halberg has a very informative Ted talk on diabetes, backed by science. It can be helpful to T1D patients, definitely for T2 patients.