I have had type one diabetes since I was six years old. Twenty years later I can honestly say that living with diabetes has not always been an easy task but with hard work and strong support (like my parents and grandparents) life can be lived quite fully:). I always had a dream to become a diabetes educator since I was a child (aspiring to be a nurse just like Donna Hagerty). I can very happily say that today I am a diabetes educator and truly love going to work every morning to give people facing diabetes not only the facts but also a personal point of view. I am a Diabetes Champion!!! I hope that everyone with diabetes finds their inner champion.