Hi, my name is Kara Leavitt and I am two years old. I live in Alta Loma, California. I was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on February 9, 2002. My mommy didn't know what was wrong with me when I was so sick. But once she and my family found out, they have all been working so hard to take care of me. I am so lucky.

I don't like it when I have to have my shots or finger pricks, but I don't cry. I am trying so hard to be a big girl. I hope a cure is found soon so my mommy and daddy can stop worrying so much.