When I was 18 months old, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I don't know how to live without diabetes. I'm currently 14, so I've had it for 13 years. At times it was very hard for me to overcome my diabetes. When I was little, I was hospitalized several times because I wasn't in a good home with my mom, who failed to take care of me to a horrible alcohol and drug addiction. I dealt with my home for 8 years and was usually sick from lack of care. Now, six years later, it's all under control and I'm fairly healthy. If you're in my situation or you ever were, PLEASE GET HELP. Diabetes isn't a burden or curse if you're I'm a good home and environment. It makes you who you are. If you're reading this and you feel alone, you're not. So many people are just like you. I promise that you're never ever alone.

Sierra
Fredric, MI