I was 9 years old when I found out I had type 1 diabetes. I knew nothing about it, I found out because I constantly stayed tired, thirty, and I lost over 30 pounds over Christmas break. My doctor sent me to lexington children's hospital, where I stayed for 2 weeks. I was scared because, like I said I knew nothing about my disease. They finally released me, and reading anything about diabetes made me realize, I'm not different, I'm just not as healthy as other kids. As the years went on, to this day I am 17 years old, my body started to shut down on me, as I was on vacation, and I got sent to Tennessee's hospital. Where I was in ICU for almost a week. It scared me, I had friends and family, I couldn't be this young and die!? I prayed to god every night, and he healed me, now I take so good of my sugar and keep it under control the best way I can, of course I crave those sweets, but I think to myself. Either it's me and my health and body, or food that could kill me. I'm so thankful for my supporting family and friends to help me through all this, and never giving up on me! This is me 3 weeks later from, being out of ICU, and living life!

Gracie Mullins
Mcroberts, KY