Hi, I’m Michael and I am a Diabetes Champion. Even though I am only 9 years old, I have taken control of my Diabetes and I have learned to deal with it in a very responsible way. I always check my blood levels, I give myself insulin and have learned how to use the insulin pump, I eat very well, and I have the will power to say “NO” to all those incredibly great tasting sweets….because I want to be healthy.

I am a Diabetes Champion because I am an athlete. I train hard, I play hard and I don’t let Diabetes stand in my way. I run track and field, I play high level soccer and I participate in many other sports. I rule, not Diabetes.

I am a Diabetes Champion because I am an advocate. I met with my M.P. and discussed how I would like more government funding, I have used my knowledge about the disease to teach others about diabetes, I have given many speeches in public to let people know how it is to live with Diabetes and I have also raised a lot of money by putting on many fundraising events with my family.

I believe that I am a Diabetes Champion because I believe that I have already made a big difference in the world already and I will continue to do so.

Michael