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Quinn Nystrom

Speaker, Writer, and Diabetes Advocate
Qspeak
Baxter, MN
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About Quinn Nystrom

For the past 22 years, Quinn Nystrom has been sharing her and her brother’s stories of living with type 1 diabetes to over 300,000 people across North America.

She is a published author of the book, “If I Kiss You, Will I Get Diabetes?” and is a regular blogger for OnTrackDiabetes.com. As a professional speaker she travels to diabetes camps, convention halls, corporate offices, United States Congress and the White House.  Her company, Qspeak, allows her to speak, write, consult and raise funds for diabetes.

Nystrom has been featured nationally on XM Radio, Glamour Magazine, MSN, Diabetes Forecast, Reader’s Digest and The Learning Channel (TLC). She’s currently the National Diabetes Ambassador for Center for Change, speaking out about the high prevalence of people with type 1 diabetes and an eating disorder. In 2017, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton appointed her to serve on the board for the Minnesota Council on Disabilities. In her free time, she leads efforts in her home state of Minnesota to fight the high costs of insulin. She received her Master of Science Degree in Communication Management from Syracuse University. To learn more about her, go to: www.QuinnNystrom.com.

 

 

Articles Written by Quinn Nystrom

Nick Jonas on Flying the Diabetes Flag High!

An exclusive interview with multiplatinum singer, songwriter, actor, and type 1
Singer, songwriter, actor Nick Jonas, 23, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 10 years ago. See his interview with OnTrack Diabetes.

Recent blog posts from Quinn Nystrom

Dating Advice: What's Love Got to Do with Diabetes?

Hitting the Slopes with Type 1: The Nystrom's Share Their Top 10 Tips

In January I got the chance to leave the man-made hills of Minnesota and head to Colorado and Utah for some real ski mountains.

The FDA Finally Has a Plan to Reduce the Cost of Insulin

Why We Should All Protest the High Cost of Insulin

What I Saw at the #Insulin4All Rally

Steel Magnolias: Why I Hate This Movie

I have a dear friend from college whose favorite movie is the 1989 classic Steel Magnolias.

Pilots With Diabetes Set New World Record: 29 States in 24 Hours

How I Educated the US Surgeon General about Diabetes After His Controversial Tweet

Country Star Ben Rue Raises T1D Awareness with the #Buck Off Diabetes Campaign

Ben Rue is a country singer/songwriter who grew up in a rural town outside of Portland. His life took a dramatic turn when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 14.

Dexcom G6 Review by Type 1 Writer, Quinn Nystrom

Step Therapy Policy Legislation Needs to Change

Call to Congress 2018: Why It's Important to Be a Diabetes Advocate

I never could’ve imagined when I was 16 years old that I would fall in love with advocating for issues I care about in Washington, D.C.

Why I Choose to Celebrate My Diabetes on St. Patrick's Day

Dia-versary: The celebration of the date a person was diagnosed with diabetes.

Holiday Gift Guide for People with Type 1 Diabetes

I love paging through the various holiday gift guides that I get every year in magazines. I’m of course partial to any items that can assist me in living my best life with diabetes.

OmniPod Versus Animas: Why I Chose to Switch and What You Need to Know

About 15 years ago I became a fan of the insulin pump.

6 Reasons Why T1D Moms Rock

I saw a t-shirt recently that said, “Type 1 diabetes doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a Mom who never gives up.” Having being diagnosed with type 1 di

Quinn's Tribute to T1D Moms: The Ever-Vigilant Guardians of Blood Sugar

I was 13 years old and in the 7th grade when I received my first official athletic accolade.

From the Bottom of the World: Quinn's Mom On Traveling With Two Type 1 Kids

A few months ago my family took advantage of an incredible opportunity—a once-in-a-lifetime chance to travel to the southern most city in the world,

Quinn's Bittersweet Valentine: An Exclusive Interview With Country Music Star Eric Paslay

Fellow type 1's Quinn Nystrom and rising country music star Eric Paslay discuss the joys and challenges of living with diabetes.

How I Survived Summer Camp and Fanny Packs

Summer camp was one of the most cherished annual events of my childhood.

'Why Are You Overweight, Quinn?'

It was like it happened yesterday. I had been hired for the University of Minnesota’s weekly speaker’s series this past fall.

Nick Jonas: Will You Be My Valentine?

Be still my heart. Another Valentine’s Day is here and I’m without a Valentine this year.

How 2015 Was a Failure for Me

This is the time of year when people put together their New Year's resolutions and are so committed in the first few weeks of January to seeing them out. Me?

Quinn’s 7 Favorite Diabetes Things

Blogger Quinn Nystrom shares her list of favorite diabetes things.

How to Travel the World with a Broken Down Pancreas

When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes my parents made it clear to me that the only thing that would limit my life would be me.

6 Things You Should Never Say to Someone with Diabetes

After living with type 1 diabetes for nearly 17 years there are still comments that take me by surprise, and not usually in a good way.

My Quest for Finding Dr. Right

Yes, you heard me right…picking the right medical professional is similar to my quest to find the perfect boyfriend.

FORCED to exercise!

First it was the constant concern of the FOOD POLICE being after me as a person with diabetes..and now I feel this pressure from the diabetes community that I need to exercise everyday or I’m a “ba

Diabetics against Joan Rivers (or at least me)! Get educated.

Imagine my surprise when I'm doing my everyday skim of online newspapers and I run into this caption: 

There is no "perfect" diabetic...

I believe there is a terrible myth floating out in the diabetes community that is fueled by caretakers and healthcare professionals (usually with positive intentions)....this idea of being a "perfe

Thirteen and Alone With Diabetes...

 I've been off the blogging grid for awhile and I'm sorry about that. I pledge to be better this year... 

Baby it's COLD outside...

I was born and raised in northern Minnesota and if it's up to me, I hope to live here the rest of my life, God willing.

Dia-Anniversaries

Today my little (ok I guess he is now 6'4!) brother is celebrating his 17th Diabetes Anniversary. You may wonder why my family chooses the word celebrate?

World Diabetes Day

Today, on November 14t

I Have Diabetes AND a Mental Illness

Yes, I have diabetes & I can EAT a COOKIE

I was at a meeting last month with well educated people who were 20 years my senior. We were seated in a fancy meeting room with white linen tablecloths on all of the surrounding tables.

Now & Then: The Incredible Changes in Diabetes Technology

Diabetes - The Invisible Disease

This blog post is a bit belated because I was actually in the emergency room this week because of diabetes related issues. :( 

Dateline Diabetes - Place of Origin

I grew up figure skating on a small lake behind my house. I worked as a teenager selling “I talked to Paul Bunyan” t-shirts in my hometown of Brainerd, MN. And yes, Fargo the movie is also based off this town.
More from Quinn's blog "Dateline Diabetes Dish"

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