A Health Crisis Hiding In Plain Sight: A Former Vogue Editor Shares The Story Of Her Daughter’s Recent Diabetes Diagnosis
Written by: Beyond Type 1 Editorial Team
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December 9, 2020
Although type 1 is usually diagnosed in childhood, it can also occur later in life. The charity JDRF fundraises to develop a cure and raise awareness of type 1, with some promising developments. The nonprofit Beyond Type 1 focuses on the importance of early diagnosis, drawing on a global roster of celebrities with type 1, including Nick Jonas who was diagnosed at the age of 13. Swedish footballer Antonia Göransson was diagnosed in her early twenties. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and the actor Sharon Stone, who both have type 1 diabetes, are powerful examples and show children what they can achieve.
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