Carly’s Story

Hello everyone! I was diagnosed at age 19 about 9 months ago just a day before my sophomore year volleyball season began. I play division 1 volleyball at Rice University. I was in the ICU for 3 days with DKA and then faced my new reality. Those first several months were the hardest of my life. Thinking about managing type 1 for the rest of my life really overwhelmed me. But with God, my family, friends, and everyone at Rice Athletics helping me, I got through those hard times and continued playing volleyball with my best friends.

Now, I’ve found a new love for life and health and I see every day as a new day. Taking everything one day at a time is something type 1 diabetes has taught me, and for that I am extremely thankful.

Carly Graham