“I feel like I am a Diabetes Champion because I am only 12 and I have had diabetes since I was 3. Having type 1 diabetes is hard when your a kid because other kids dont understand and they make fun of you when you have to take needles and test yourself all the time before you eat. Being a type 1 diabetic means that I have to watch what I eat and when I eat it makes life a bit more difficult but I always try to be as normal as possible. Live life to the fullest! My friends are also a huge help and without them and my wonderful family I would never be as happy with my life as I am today! Thank you everyone!”