Stories
Bob’s story is still being written.
He studies in the evening. He helps around the clinic. And Bob is finally talking about tomorrow in a way he never could before.
A story of survival, strength & service.
Lía’s story proves that when people with diabetes are empowered to manage their own health, they can transform their lives—and their communities.
In a place where children are dying for want of essential diabetes supplies, 17-year-old Betty is a beacon of hope…
In Ethiopia, diabetes supplies can cost well over half of household income. And in some cases, lack of access to insulin and supplies can cost people their lives. It’s easy to lose hope. That’s why Betty’s story is so inspiring.
When six-year-old Zainab stopped smiling, her father knew that something was seriously wrong…
Zainab’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis rocked her family. But with the extraordinary support of her father, Muhammad, and the generosity of Life for a Child supporters, she was able to find her smile again. Read on to find out how.
Sisters Ineza and Rebeka encapsulate Rwandan resilience.
Like the country in which they live, diabetes presents countless hills and valleys—all those who live with it endure daily low and high blood glucose swings that impact energy, health and safety.
"It was a huge shock, everyone was worried." Manuel's Grandfather, Bolivia.
When Manuel was diagnosed with type 1 his grandfather didn't know how he would afford insulin and diabetes supplies for his grandson.
Mireille was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 10 years old.
Although the diagnosis was a terrible shock, it was a shock that the family knew all too well.
At just five years old, Brandon was fighting for his life.
Today he is training to be a dentist and wants to help others living with diabetes in his community.
