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Morgan Shaw
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged 15
Although my dad’s work revolves around diabetes I was quite ignorant to it. Work is separate from family life so I didn’t really know what life with diabetes would entail before my diagnosis.
Morgan was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged 15 when her dad, a diabetes researcher, recognised the symptoms. Although it's been difficult at times, with support from her parents, she's determined to not let her diabetes affect the way she lives her life.