Iowa

Lucy

Iowa, 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Lucy has participated in several research studies since she was diagnosed with T1D at age 6. “I participate in any study I qualify for... Read More

Reese

Iowa, 2023

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Reese is very excited that she made the swim team this year, and is grateful for her continuous glucose monitor that allows her mom... Read More

Claire

Iowa, 2019

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Claire is making big things happen. Her busy schedule includes cheerleading, student council, Key Club, the school play, Speech Club, choir, concert band,... Read More

Hattie

Iowa, 2019

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Hattie is a busy girl with a wide variety of interests. She plays piano and softball, dances, bakes and plays video games. On... Read More

Theo

Iowa, 2019

Age: 4 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Every day at Theo’s house is Halloween! Theo loves dressing up and pretending he is a superhero or dinosaur, specifically an ankylosaurus, which... Read More

Todd

Iowa, 2019

Age: 8 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

When Todd was diagnosed with T1D in December 2017, he was scared of all the lifestyle changes that come with the disease. However,... Read More

Corinne

Iowa, 2017

Age: 6 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Corinne is in kindergarten and she enjoys swimming, dancing and creating her own books. She recently joined 4-H Clover Kids and signed up... Read More

Tegan

Iowa, 2017

Age: 8 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Last year, Tegan and more than 1,600 of her closest friends led the largest JDRF One Walk team in the Greater Iowa Chapter’s... Read More

Blake

Iowa, 2015

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Blake wants to give back, perhaps by becoming an endocrinologist someday. His first goal is to help others. “I dream to make a... Read More

Sofie

Iowa, 2015

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

One of Sofie’s greatest achievements also represents two of her passions: public speaking and T1D advocacy. As a ninth–grader, she participated in an... Read More

James

Iowa, 2013

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

James is one brave nine-year-old boy. He has already participated in various TrialNet trials through the Children’s Hospital of the University of Iowa... Read More

Sarah

Iowa, 2013

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Sarah has a lot of experience explaining T1D—to her friends, her schoolmates, her teachers, even members of her family. She even developed a... Read More

Jillian

Iowa, 2011

Jillian loves animals and wants to become a veterinarian one day. Diagnosed at age six, she became the sixth person in her family to have type 1 diabetes, including her... Read More

Kyler

Iowa, 2011

Kyler has learned a lot about managing his diabetes, which helps during his day-to-day activities such as golf, swimming, and mastering computer games. Diagnosed at age two, he also competes... Read More

Sydney

Iowa, 2011

Sydney epitomizes strength and compassion. Her oldest sister was diagnosed after Sydney was born, and Sydney was diagnosed at age 12. She remembers her mother – who recently passed away... Read More