I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the tender age of three, just a week after celebrating my birthday. Over the past 15 years, managing this condition has become an integral part of my daily routine. While it's a constant responsibility that demands my attention every moment, I've learned to adapt and persevere. Although I wish I didn't have to contend with it, I've accepted it as an unavoidable aspect of my life. Despite the challenges, I am committed to raising funds for research towards finding a cure. This cause holds deep personal significance for me, as well as for my family and friends. Together, we are striving towards a future where diabetes no longer imposes its burdens on individuals and families alike.

When you have T1D, your body stops producing insulin—a hormone essential to turning food into energy. Managing the disease is a constant struggle that involves monitoring your blood-sugar level, injecting or infusing insulin through a pump, and balancing these insulin doses with your eating and activity. Even with a strict regimen, people with T1D may still experience dangerously high or low blood-glucose levels that can, in extreme cases, be life threatening.