I am a Diabetes Champion because I am a mother of two type 1 children, and I am also a Registered Nurse and a Certified Diabetes Educator working in a family practice unit doing diabetic education at St. Michael’s Hospital.

I am a Diabetes Champion because I have both a personal and professional connection to diabetes. My older sister has had type 1 diabetes for 32 years and I’ve seen how the disease has affected her life. I know work for a company whose mission it is to change diabetes through products and education and I am proud to one day be a part of changing diabetes not only for my sister but everyone with diabetes.

I am a Diabetes Champion because I see the change that is possible, and it excites me to be a part of it.

I am a Diabetes Champion because I work hard every day as a fundraiser to support research to help find a cure for diabetes and its complications.

I am a Diabetes Champion because I have immediate family members who manage their diabetes day and day out…and I am in awe of their dedication!

I am a Diabetes Champion because all people living with diabetes deserve a cure so their lives are not clouded with potential complications. Together we can find a cure!

I am a Diabetes Champion because my daughter Julia has been living with type 1 diabetes for 20 years. I have been a JDRF volunteer and now chair for 20 years. We are committed to funding a cure and improving quality of life for type 1 diabetics.

I am a Diabetes Champion because I believe in the work of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and their dedication to finding a cure for diabetes and its complications.

I am a Diabetes Champion because I get to work with the passionate and dedicated staff and volunteers at JDRF; working towards finding a cure for diabetes and its complications.

I have many people in my life with Diabetes. 25 years ago I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes and was told with the family history I have, there is a good chance that I would be an Insulin Dependant Diabetic in 10 years.

I am still not Diabetic and more in my family have become Diabetic since. I am very aware of the issues surrounding Diabetes as there are several family members, aunts, uncles, sisters, brother, nephew at various stages of Diabetes. As well as my husband was diagnosed over a year ago with Diabetes.

I feel with the warning I was given 25 years ago helped as I try to be cautious of how and what I eat as well as exercise somewhat. I do eat things I know I shouldn’t, but in small quantities. I try to walk or run at least 3 times a week. I am not overboard with the eating or exercising, but aware of what could happen if I wasn’t aware or understood.

I look Diabetes in the mirror or in a family member every single day. It really never leaves my mind. As well, my son is aware of the history and tries to be careful of what he eats and lives a healthy lifestyle.

There is a myth that Diabetes only hits every other generation. My family is living proff of this. WE have 4 generations so far and I would love nothing more than to see DIABETES CRUSHED FOR GOOD.