Garrison’s Story

I was diagnosed at age 14 in the middle of little league football playoffs in 8th grade. I was devastated because I thought football would be over for me, as I had no idea what type 1 diabetes was. I was diagnosed on a Tuesday and was able to play in our game that Saturday. I have since gone on to play football and basketball in high school and be a part of the Snow College football team for the past 3 years. Having diabetes has taught me that I can do anything regardless of my circumstances. There a lot of people who think type 1 diabetes is a life changing or debilitating disease. However, I have learned that you can live an active and normal life even with T1D. Don’t let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do! If you set your heart and mind to it, the sky is the limit.

Garrison Beach