About Me

My Story

I started on this journey 4 years ago when my daughter, Mary, was diagnosed with
type 1 diabetes in early 2020 at the age of 7, a month before the world shut down due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Knowing next to nothing about diabetes, I found the first weeks and months to be incredibly overwhelming and isolating. So, I read a lot and dove into the diabetes online community to learn as much as I could.

In sharing our journey here and the knowledge I’ve gained, I hope to help make things a little easier for someone else.

Why “Type Wonderful”?

When Mary was first diagnosed, I wanted to celebrate her and the bravery it took to face everyday challenges. I found a t-shirt online that said, “Type One-derful,” which she wore proudly and made her smile. And that inspired my site, Type Wonderful. Because she is strong and brave and wonderful. And so is every other “Type 1” out there.

I hope you find this site informative, supportive, and uplifting. May it be a welcoming and enlightening space for anyone else on this journey, or for someone who simply wants to learn more about an autoimmune disease that affects millions and counting.