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Tonight's "True Life" explored the stories of three young people who struggled to properly manage their diabetes. Kristyn moved back home because her medical expenses were becoming too high, Matt didn't want to give up drinking to control his blood sugar and Jen discovered she was both pregnant and Type 2 in the same day (later, becoming Type 1). We had an opportunity to check in with them to find out how their lives have changed since filming wrapped--take a look at the follow-up Q&As below:

KRISTYN
What are you up to now?
I am still working to pay down the rest of my debt. I quit my second night job after my promotion at my day job to dedicate more time to myself. I recently got a pretty nice bonus at work so I was able to pay off the rest of my insulin pump and two of my credit cards!

How is your apartment search going?
The best financial decision at the moment is to get all of my bills paid off before trying to add any additional expenses to my current budget. I hope to be out by mid-2012.

How did your relationship change with your mother while filming with us?
My relationship with my mom improved during the filming. We had never addressed my issues with finances and diabetes out loud, and the filming really made us talk about it and come to an agreement. She is still managing my finances and has been a great help in paying down my debt.

MATT
What are you up to now?
I'm starting my second semester of my junior year. I'm working on a diabetes-inspired project and as a photographer.

Are you still drinking and partying?
I'm still drinking and going out, but school is definitely my first priority, so I've cut back on drinking because I want to save money to do a little traveling in the future. I haven't had any major health issues; no extreme highs or lows either.

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Tonight's "True Life" explored the stories of two men who were registered sex offenders. Justin was convicted for having an intimate relationship with his underage girlfriend, and Terry wanted nothing more than to convince a judge that he wasn't a threat to society. We had an opportunity to check in with them to find out how their lives have changed since filming stopped--take a look at the follow-up Q&As below:

TERRY
What are you up to now?
I'm currently in a relationship, and we moved into our own apartment in Ocala. I have two jobs. I work at the Humane Society and at a bar as a DJ. I'm making good money now and saving it up for a car. My goal is to continue working at the Humane Society until I can become a veterinarian technician.

How is your relationship with Amanda?
Amanda and I are now talking almost once a week. We are definitely friends again and working on our past.

How has your life changed since you were removed from the sex offender list?
I moved to Ocala when I got my name taken off the registry. Everything has been going great. I haven't had any hassle from anyone. Granted, I still let people know what happened, but they don't give me too much grief now that I'm no longer registered.

What was it like sharing your story with us?
I wasn't the type to have cameras in my face constantly or be the center of attention, but I got used to it after the first hour of filming. I had a blast with the producers and hanging out with my friends.

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Tonight's "True Life" explored the stories of two men who modeled their love lives after the motto, "The bigger, the better." Tee enjoyed dating heavier girls because he believed they were more attractive and drama-free, and Justin loved his chubby "bear" boyfriend, but struggled to get his parents on board. We had an opportunity to check in with them to find out how their lives have changed since filming stopped--take a look at the follow-up Q&As below:

TEE
Are you still only dating plus-size girls?
I'm going to school, which is my main focus, but I'm also attempting to have seven big chicks for the week. I plan on chilling single until I find my thick queen. But as I've been saying from day one, I won't let one big spoiled girl ruin me.

What was it like sharing your story with us?
It was definitely a learning experience. I feel we live in a society where big girls don't get enough recognition. Things may not have worked between me and Ashley, but I'm cool with life right now.

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Tonight's "True Life" explored the stories of two young men whose family disapproved of their career dreams. Justin wanted to be a comedy writer despite his conservative parents' desire for him to pursue medicine, and Carlos aimed to become a successful music producer and DJ. We had an opportunity to check in with them to find out how their lives have changed since filming wrapped--take a look at the follow-up Q&As below:

JUSTIN
What are you up to now?
I'm moving away from comedic writing, dabbling with entertainment TV and radio through internships with E! Television and KROQ-FM. While my current hope is to be a wild television and radio rock star personality, I’d also be interested potentially working behind the scenes in production.

Have you made any progress marketing your book?
Honestly, due to its controversial content, my book has marketed itself through word of mouth. Many Persians in my intimate Beverly Hills community recognize me, but beyond the notoriety my book's experienced, it's being featured on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc. "I Used to be Persian," my little-book-that-could, has actually received genuine propositions to be developed into a film screenplay. My parents, though embarrassed by the general popularity or infamy of my book, still love me the same.

What was it like sharing your story with us?
I was motivated to share my story with MTV by a desire to represent the young people torn between their conservative upbringings and more liberal personalities. Ultimately, I've succeeded with my own goal of publishing my crack-crazy book, in spite of occasional backlash from my old school Persian parents. I hope viewers who suppress their identities and aspirations within their homes in fear of judgment or disapproval feel empowered.

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They may not admit to it, but most people have a "type" (we happen to dig tattooed Meatballs who summer at the "Jersey Shore" and have a taste for pickle juice), and on the next episode of "True Life," MTV cameras will follow two young people looking to fill some large shoes. The "chubby chasers" are strictly after the biggest mates they can find, and once they've got 'em, they'll hold on tight.

In the sneak peek of Wednesday's episode below, Tee takes his full-figured girlfriend Ashley to a lingerie shop to get her into some lacy unmentionables. While Ashley tries on a particularly sexy ensemble, Tee explains his fascination for overweight women and how there's nothing more alluring than the sight of them in skimpy clothing. When his girlfriend emerges from the dressing room, Tee's made helpless by his own desire and can barely keep his hands off of Ashley. Save some for after the transaction, dude!

Check out the clip below and make sure to tune in for "True Life: I'm A Chubby Chaser," airing Wednesday night at 9/8c.

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On tonight's "True Life: On The Mat," we met some young people that were were fighting to stay on top in the high school wrestling world. So how have they been doing since the show taped? Check out our Q&A updates below.

STEVEN
What have you been up to since the end of last season?
I enjoy spending a lot of time with my friends. Other than that, I work and live my life; I’m trying to figure out what I want to do with my life, and figure out where I want to go when it's time for college. Wrestling in college is a possibility. In the meantime, I spend all the time I can around board sports, taking trips to the mountains and jamming on the guitar!

Did you come back to Lake Stevens this year?
I did not go back to Lake Stevens this year and I am currently not wrestling.

What was it like to share your story with us?
It was great to share my story with y'all! Freddy, Adam and Alex are some wicked sick dudes!

JESSE
What have you been up to since the end of last season?
Working on winning a state title this year.

How have you been doing? Did you go up to a new weight class?
I wrestle in the 120/126-pound weight class.

What was it like to share your story with us?
It was cool, and it showed how we work as a team and support each other--it showed how hard we work toward a state title. I hope people understand that if you have a learning disorder, you can still do anything if you set your mind to it. I hope people understand our sport is just as tough, if not tougher, than football or any other sport.

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On tonight's "True Life: The Riot in the Bayou 2," we were reunited with the Theriot family, who were living freely down in Louisiana. So how have they been doing since the show taped? Check out our Q&A with them below.

Was it easier being around cameras the second time around?
Collette: Yes, we got so used to the cameras that sometimes we forgot they were there, and we made total fools out of ourselves.

What sort of reaction did you get from people after the first show aired?
Daddy Cain: I caught a lot of grief from friends and family, but I stuck it out the second time around because it was a cool experience for the kids and I didn’t want to ruin it.

Tiff: There were definitely a lot of people drinking that hater-ade, but I got messages from people all across the country saying that they could tell how much I love my family and how they felt like we were just like them. And that really made me feel better about exposing my life on national TV. Until you’ve walked in my shoes, you really can’t judge. As a mother, raising teenagers is a wild and crazy ride, so people can love it or hate it. I’m just trying to do the best I can. In 20 years, we're all going to look back on this and we're going to laugh and remember what it was like to enjoy this crazy, unique experience.

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In today's "True Life: I'm Being Cut Off By My Parents," we met some young people that were suddenly faced with learning how to become financially independent. So how have they been doing since the show taped? Check out our Q&A updates below.

ALEX Are you still working at the marketing firm?
Yes, I am still at the office. It's OK...The work is pretty easy, so I can't complain. I take a lot of what I learn about marketing at the office and apply it to my own site, collegejunkee.com.

Have you been able to save enough money to begin working on your dating website? Yes, I have spent only $50 in the past three weeks on the site, and more than 700 people signed up in the first 11 days. I no longer really market the site; it's spreading on its own around different colleges.

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In today's "True Life: I'm Losing My Sight," we met some young people struggling with deteriorating vision. So how have they been doing since the show taped? Check out our Q&A updates below.

BLANCA
What are you up to now?
Everything is going well over here in Ohio. Ray and I are pregnant again with our second boy, due Dec. 6. Ray Jr. is growing up so fast--he's walking and talking and getting into EVERYTHING! I guess that’s the joys of having a little boy. But I love being a mommy and Ray is the world's best dad ever!

Have you continued studying Braille?
I haven't gone back to the sight center for further Braille lessons since the show. I have high hopes for my vision and feel that learning Braille is like building my own coffin. Since the show, my vision has gotten a tad bit worse. They discovered that I have multiple significant blind spots, but I just work through it with my "shank." Nothing I can't handle.

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In today's "True Life: I'm a Textaholic," we met some young people that were practically glued to their phones. So has their obsession waned since the show taped? Check out our Q&A updates below.

LOREN
Have you continued to minimize your texting?
Yes, I only text a couple of people now, and the majority of the time it's only when someone texts me first. I haven’t been texting in class as much as I did in high school.

How is your wrist feeling?
My wrist feels a lot better. I only have to wear my brace mostly after taking exams, or when I have to type an essay for class.

Are you still happy with your decision to not try out for the volleyball team?
I am kind of upset that I didn't push myself to try out this year. I actually have a meeting with the team captain of the men's volleyball club soon so he can help me start the women's volleyball club.

What was it like sharing your story with us?
Sharing my story helped me realize more about myself. I had to think--and answer questions--about myself that I never really thought about before. I kind of realized what I was missing out on when I spent all of my time texting. I didn’t cut it out of my life completely, but now I'm getting out and actually hanging out with people instead of just texting them all of the time.

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