With or without diabetes, you can do anything.
Fly a plane. Run a marathon. Write a book. No matter the accomplishment, the amazing people in this book all achieved their dreams while living with type 1 diabetes
An inspiring collection of biographies, Type Strong highlights the achievements of notable people living with type 1 diabetes in all walks of life, ranging from high ranking politicians, to aerospace engineers working for NASA, to firefighters. Full of captivating art, this anthology contains the stories of famous trailblazer's like Sonia Sotomayor as well as lesser-known figures like Wasim Akram, the first person with diabetes to lead a team through a cricket world championship.
Type Strong celebrates the achievements of the courageous men and women who have paved the way for the growing population of people with diabetes, bringing hope to newly diagnosed families everywhere.
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978-1-6657-5602-0 (9781665756020)
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Saira has always been a storyteller, chronicling her work in the humanitarian and non-profit sector. While serving in the US Peace Corps, she met her husband through their matching insulin pumps. They have two daughters; their eldest was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 10 months old and their youngest when she was 3 years old. Saira loves spending her time exploring bookstores and coffee shops around the world with her family.
