Jayla’s Story

When I was diagnosed at 10 years old with type 1 diabetes and a blood sugar of 985 mg/dl, i don’t think I fully understood what was happening. It didn’t really hit me at that point. At 10 you really just do what the adults tell you to do. you take the shots, you check your blood sugar. you move on. It didn’t hit me till later as I got older when I realized this was my responsibility. It wasn’t temporary. this was 24/7. But that’s also when I realized how strong I had already become without even noticing! Yes type 1 diabetes is hard, but I am also grateful for everything I’ve learned from it and I know for a fact i would not be the same person I am today had I not been diagnosed with it. and while I wouldn’t have chosen this path, It’s taught me strength, resilience, discipline, perspective..empathy and SO much more and that is my silver lining 💙

Jayla Lowry