Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the pancreas, a vital organ in the digestive system, produces little or no insulin. It can no longer ensure its function, in tandem with the liver, to regulate the level of sugar in the blood. While Type 1 diabetes usually appears in childhood or adolescence, its onset can occur at any age.

For those living with Type 1 diabetes, external medical devices are used to simulate the functions of the pancreas. Insulin is vital for survival, by daily multiple injections or by insulin pump. Finger blood tests only provide a blood glucose level at a point in time and there are more than 42 factors that can affect blood glucose levels.

The life and emotions of children with Type 1 are unpredictable, their bodies are in constant development and their learning needs continue to evolve during early childhood and throughout their teenage years.

They can have complete autonomy over their diabetes management treatment; they self manage insulin, from dosing, to adjustment to administration.

If improperly managed, Insulin can have potentially fatal consequences. Regularly, the Type 1 community faces serious stigma towards the autoimmune disease and patients often blame themselves or feel ashamed when living through any complications.

Individuals with Type 1 diabetes are at greater risk (up to 3-4 times more than the general population) to develop mental health problems, ranging from depression and anxiety to eating disorders and suicide, which can all compromise diabetes treatment.