Transplantační medicína

When Kris from Oulu heard two years ago that her 16-year-old son Allan had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, her world stopped for a moment. Allan, who lives in Rovaniemi with his father, had been symptomatic for a while, but the family hadn't connected the symptoms to a serious illness. The diagnosis was a shock that permanently changed the family's daily life – and Allan's future dream.

Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 18 is a life-altering experience for most people. But when, like Lucas, you receive three other diagnoses within a few months, it can feel overwhelming. Living with type 1 diabetes becomes even more challenging when you also have autism.

Three years ago, Tina’s 13-year-old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It was a harrowing ordeal, as he was rushed to the hospital with severe diabetic ketoacidosis. Even today, the entire family remains deeply affected by the traumatic experience.

Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 18 is a life-altering experience for most people. But when, like Lucas, you receive three other diagnoses within a few months, it can feel overwhelming. Living with type 1 diabetes becomes even more challenging when you also have autism.

Three years ago, Tina’s 13-year-old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It was a harrowing ordeal, as he was rushed to the hospital with severe diabetic ketoacidosis. Even today, the entire family remains deeply affected by the traumatic experience.

At the dawn of his fifties, Philippe has tamed the diabetes he has lived with for over 25 years, along with his initial fear of injections. For him, this disease represents "a turning point, not an end." He leads a life "like everyone else," multiplying passions and fully enjoying every moment.

Follow 8-year-old Martin and his family as they navigate daily life with type 1 diabetes, from meal adaptations to school activities, showing resilience and optimism.