I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 5 in Malaysia, a year before we left for Vancouver. It was such a shock to all of our friends and family since this disease is generally unheard of. In Malaysia, the only people who suffer from diabetes are mainly old and overweight. Unfortunately, I was the unlucky exception. Living with diabetes hasn’t exactly been a walk in the park, but yet everyday I’m still here, alive and well. It’s always hard to achieve balance with my blood sugars, especially if I’m doing an activity that’s out of my daily routine. Nevertheless, I don’t allow my condition to hinder me from doing what I want to do.