My daughter is 13 and has been type1 for 18 months, since diagnosis she has gone all out to prove that this will In no way stop her from living a full and active life. She has excelled at school and in all areas of sport and dance and tonight was awarded Sports Women of the Year and presented with a special award for excelling in sport and not letting health issues get in the way. I cannot begin to tell you how proud I am. She is a true inspiration.