It’s no longer a question of if, but when – because of how quickly things are advancing with Type 1 diabetes research. Local families, the Thompsons and Hills, believe a cure is around the corner.
- Karissa and James Thompson’s daughter, Peighton, was diagnosed with T1D when she was three years old. Her first significant symptom was excessive thirst.
- Wayne Hill was diagnosed with T1D 23 years ago. He’d lost more than 40 pounds in less than a week.
- In addition to encouraging neighbors to join them at the 2025 Breakthrough T1D Walk at Mahoney State Park, the families ask that everyone – regardless of age or family history – consider getting screened for Type 1 diabetes.
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It’s the sort of thing you remember.
“September 30th of 2015,” James Thompson said as his wife, Karissa, finished his sentence…