I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 5 years old. I am the only member of my family that has this diagnosis. I was fortunate to have a mother that was a registered nurse and was relentless in educating herself on proper management and advocating for me in a society largely uneducated about the disease. Inspired by my mother, I am inspired to stay up to date with proper blood glucose management, balancing life’s demands, and utilizing the tools that have become available.