How to Submit a Written Story
In 250 words or less, tell us how your DFF, used both compassion and creativity to help you (or a loved one) understand, manage and live with diabetes.
  • Nominees will be judged on their compassion (70%), and creativity (30%) in helping to educate and motivate the person with diabetes to better manage their diabetes. Specific examples of their efforts must be cited.
  • Entrants may nominate more than one DFF, but each nomination must be a separate entry.
Videos are not required for judging purposes and will not increase the chances of winning.
Including a Video With Your Story
To submit a nomination video you must have a YouTube account or you can create a new account.
Then follow these instructions:
  1. Make sure you check the proper box in step 3 before clicking the "Post Your DFF Story" button.
  2. On the following confirmation page click the "Submit Nomination Video" button.
  3. You will be taken to YouTube and must click "Allow Access" to allow your video to be uploaded. You may need to log in to YouTube first.
  4. Click the "Choose File" button, select your video.
  5. Click "Upload Video File" and remain on the page until told the upload has finished.
Video entries must be at least thirty (30) seconds in length, but no more than two (2) minutes.
Adding a Video LAter
If you posted your DFF Story earlier and would like to add a nomination video to it, click here and we will get your video included with your story..
Join Us For Four Weeks Of DFF Excitement! WEEK 1: February 1 – 8, 2012
Do you have a great DFF or you are a DFF to a friend or family member?  Tell us who it is.

WEEK 2: February 9 – 15, 2012
Visit www.diabetesfriendsforever.com & send us your vote for your most inspirational weekly DFF story.

WEEK 3: February 16 – 22, 2012
Send us a photo of Dreamfields (at your dinner table,
in your pantry, at the grocery store) OR tell us your favorite Dreamfields pasta shape.

WEEK 4: February 23 – 29, 2012
What does DFF (Diabetes Friends Forever) mean to you
in one word?

With so many caring DFFs out there, everyone deserves a little recognition! Read the inspirational DFF story winners from the 2010 contest, and some of the hundreds of other moving entries we received.
Families, friends, people with diabetes and DFFs can enjoy fast, easy, and delicious pasta recipes like Quick Chicken & Veggie Spaghetti Skillet or  more diabetes-friendly recipes.


Many of us have a BFF (Best Friend Forever) that we look to for laughs, encouragement and support. But those with diabetes or pre-diabetes also need someone who can be a friend and understand a diabetic lifestyle. That’s what we call a DFF – Diabetes Friend Forever.

DFFs are friends, family members, caregivers and healthcare professionals who make a difference in the lives of those living with diabetes. They are teachers, counselors, coaches, and best friends to some of the 104 million Americans who have diabetes or pre-diabetes today.

To honor – and learn from -- these unsung heroes, Dreamfields Pasta is launching a fun, interactive program to help pay tribute to the special people who help make living with diabetes a manageable experience.