Hi, my name is Alex and I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in 2021 at age 29. Although this diagnosis was a shock to my family and I, we have chosen to keep a positive attitude and spread awareness and education of the disease.
T1D is a disease that must be managed 24/7 with glucose monitoring through finger pricks or continuous glucose monitors, insulin through injections or pumps, carb counting and meal planning, just to name a few.
I took the initiative to create an Instagram account called @Type1Optimist in hopes of offering support and guidance to other T1D’s like myself, many of whom struggle on a daily basis. I believe that with the right amount of support, we can find a cure for type 1 diabetes.
Creating awareness and fundraising goes hand in hand with my mission to share a positive attitude and outlook while living with T1D. I am organizing a charity event in support of JDRF Canada on Wednesday, September 13th 2023, at Riverside in Montreal. The event will offer a fun summer night with drinks, food, a DJ and a raffle.
I hope you can join me to support this cause that affects millions of people all around the world.
If you cannot attend the event or just want to donate more to the cause, please feel free to donate below.
Help me reach my fundraising goal!