This month's feature is Lilah Hinds, age 9, as told by her mother, Dorothy. All parents of type 1 children know the worry, confusion, and fear that comes in the wake of a T1D diagnosis. Yet children with diabetes have a miraculous ability to adapt, as Lilah was quick to prove, and her story is evidence that a little attitude, optimism, and character can go a long way in turning that fear and confusion into inspiration and strength. April 15, 2015. That was the day that Lilah was diagnosed type 1 diabetes. Some might say that was the day that changed everything; but really, from the day she was born, Lilah has been the kid who does life differently. She loved Captain America while her sisters love princesses. She loves Converse shoes, soccer, and playing rough while her sisters love dressing up, fancy shoes, and ballet. Don't get me wrong, she loves all things pink (she is a girl after all!), but she also loves competition and is quite good at making anything a race--even buckling her seat belt... Go to DiabeticFeature.com to read the rest of the inspirational story Link in bio as well. #t1diabetes #t1dlookslikeme #t1dwarrior #t1dlife #t1dmom #mothersperspective #type1fighter #diabeticfeature #thismonthsfeature #inspiration #inspirational #amazingstory #diabetes #type1strong #type1mom