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Ava August—A Pop Star in the Making
I wrote and recorded my first original song that is now on itunes called "You Let Me Fly." The song is dedicated to all of the people living with type 1 diabetes. It is about a girl that let...
Children’s Advocacy and the Power of Spare Change
In November 2015, Henry and Rose Jensen, (both 8 years old), wanted to help raise money for Beyond Type 1 in its Million Dollar Campaign for Type 1 diabetes. They each brought a mason jar to their cla...
Diabetes Camp—My Why
That seems crazy, right? How could a lifetime of managing a chronic illness be leveled out by a few weeks spent in the woods, sleeping on bunk beds, and making friendship bracelets?
Transforming a “Curse” into a Community—Diabetes Camp
Statements like “How did you get them to do that?" or "I’ve been begging them for months to try that and they refuse” are commonly heard at every session. The answer is simple: camp in...
Snowboard Camp Benefits More Than Just T1D Kids
Hitting the slopes at the Whitefish, MT Riding on Insulin camp - adult T1D Paul Britt shares why these snow days are so pivotal.
A Gymnast Superstar Lands on Her Feet
Gymnastics, just like diabetes management, requires hard work, commitment and perseverance. Gymnastics is my life and everyday I work through tough times until I reach the top. That’s what makes a c...
Golf and My Type 1 Diabetes
I started playing golf when I was six years old. My dad has played golf since high school and he introduced me to the game.
Riding On Insulin – Tips for Skiing and Snowboarding with T1D
ROI puts on ski and snowboard camps for kids with T1D (and their siblings) across America, Canada and even New Zealand.
Type 1: Act 2
Type 1 has not kept me from doing anything I’ve wanted. In fact, I think sometimes I work harder than kids who don’t have T1D, because I want everyone to know this disease should never stop you fr...
Dancing in the Macy’s Day Parade
Herald Square was not meant to be a stage. It felt strange; instead of being surrounded by spotlights and curtains, I was standing in the middle of New York City, in nothing but a dance costume.
Charli is My Angel
Although having a sister with Type 1 Diabetes has negative effects, it also has positive outcomes. Having to watch someone I love be in pain has made me mentally tough, and I’ve learned that you hav...
Henry And Tako Taco
My name is Henry Jensen. I have Type 1 diabetes. I got it when I was five. I remember staying in the hospital for three days. It was scary and I was like "Guk! Bad hospital pizza! And when they t...
It’s just me, Elladia
At New York Fashion Week, I strike my most powerful pose on the runway as the photographers’ flash bulbs pop. But behind the lens, things aren’t always picture-perfect.
Why T1D Kids Should Play Sports
The reason I wrote my book, “First and Goal - What Football Taught Me About Never Giving Up,” was to speak to kids as a diabetic athlete, a member on their team.
School, Challenges + Questions about T1D
It is normal to feel self-conscious about taking insulin, checking blood sugar, or wearing a pump at school, but just remember, all the kids at school probably feel embarrassed about something.
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