Julie is a Diabetes Champion! Julie developed Type 1 Diabetes in her senior year of highscool. Not only was she dealing with many challenges academically by preparing for university, but she was automatically forced to change her lifestyle and way of living. Ever since Novemeber 2006, Julie has accepted her challenge and continued living a healthy life. She became involved with her local “JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes” two years ago to help spread the news about Type 1 DIabetes.

Last year she was an ambassador for the local committee upon which she shared her story and her strengths. She has become extremely passionate about diabetes awareness and informing others of the challenges she faces on a daily basis in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. If she can change just one person’s views and understanding of diabetes then she is succeeding in her goal.