Living with Diabetes

Sila, from Australia, shares her experience growing up with diabetes. Diagnosed at the age of three, she explains that type one diabetes occurs when the pancreas stops producing insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels. Sila's parents had to learn about carbohydrate counting and giving insulin injections, but she adapted easily as it had always been part of her life. However, challenges arose, such as dietary restrictions at parties and missing out on sleepovers. At 15, she started using an insulin pump that made life easier. Sila also discusses the hassles of traveling with diabetes, encounters with airport security, and the relief when she misplaced and eventually found her insulin pump at the gym.