As an advocate for change, it’s always important to acknowledge the barriers, hardships and difficult conversations encountered within the field. Before I was an advocate, I had to go through different experiences of trials and tribulations with my care team in both the diabetes sector and the general hospital care.

I’m Hannah, and I have been living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for 13 years. As a personal passion of mine, as well as my current profession, emergency preparedness is crucial for everyone, but even more critical for those living with a chronic health condition like diabetes.

This blog post comes to you fresh from participating in the 2023 DPAC Hill Day, where I met with Senate and House offices about some of the most pressing issues facing people living with diabetes. It was an amazing experience and one I encourage everyone to consider joining...