“I am a diabetes champion because … Actually, in my eyes, my children are the real champions – I am merely the care giver – they live with diabetes. We deal with the disease on a daily (or even hourly) basis, day and night. As you can imagine, in a household with three young Type 1’s, diabetes is an absolute intrinsic (if somewhat intrusive) part of our lives. The kids and I have become involved with education and awareness programs to help change how people ‘traditionally’ think of diabetes. We have also become involved with lobbying our local schools and provincial government to improve the care and programs available for all people living with diabetes. My ‘champion’ status will be attained, when I hand over the reins of their diabetes management knowing that I have instilled in them all the tools they will need to successfully manage their diabetes and live long, healthy lives.”