Samantha's Story

[TeamSammyK]

@mason1189 Wow, that's terrible. She could probably lose her job for that!

[jess11779]

i feel bad for i was so close too but i am not

[DudeBrosify]

This is a very inspiring video. We wish you the best of luck the rest of your life!

Cure diabetes!!!

[ltbickler]

awwww i wish we could just find a cure but right now all we can do is H O P E!

[thelightblue32]

I know how you feel since i was 2 and a half i've had type 1 , and i hate it. But the pump makes it a bit easier!!

[HaligonianType1]

Embrace diabetes. Do we have another choice? Make this condition regret the day it hitched a ride on you. You be the boss, not the other way around. Make diabetes work around your life, and don't go out of your way for it. Play it's little game... You may lose some of the battles, you just make sure you win the war. - Signed a Father of a Type 1 diabetic. Son of a Type 1 diabetic. Grandson of a Type 1 diabetic, and last but not least, a Type 1 diabetic himself. Keep on truckin'...

[puppilove1996]

i have type one diabetes, and i'm almost 14. i was diagnosed 7 years ago, making it practically half my life. im completely fine :)

[tdhfootball28]

I've had diabtes for about 8 years, im 13 it is really a lot about adjusting and getting used to it. The hardest part of i tis having to explain it to people. There are only 5 kids that know about my diabetes. Do i wish i knew what to say to those people? sure but some things are just better to keep a secret.

[Kiwigal84]

hi samantha

you are a strong little girl!

i can barely imagine what life must be like living with diabetes and you are an inspiration! stay strong and follow your dreams!!!!! *Hugs!*

[TeamSammyK]

Samantha really doesn't want you to feel sad for her.  She's great. Living with diabetes is hard work and requires a lot of vigilance. But she thrives and is very successful at living her life. This disease needs a cure, not sadness and sympathy. She would much rather you feel inspired by her, than sad for her. But thank you very much for your comments!

[cookiecaitz]

i am diabetic :(

[americangirlfan22]

i feel sad for her... hopefully the find a cure!!!! i'm 9...

[Chrissa1twin]

my grandpa does that blood sugar i see like alot of writings of the sugers man i feel bad for him and her

[heartCOOP]

i have type one :( but im living my life and i hate it when people say that its a minor disease or its managable because, EVERYDAY is a struggle...having a balanced reading would be my dream for one day...the days i try they never get there but the days i dont sometimes im lucky..but i can still do everything i want, diabetes is always still my priority though, ive had it 8 years and im 14. Ive been on the pump awhile it changed my life! (: I had no one who knew about it, Good Luck dahl. x

[BawlsNerd815]

wonderful video. my story is almost exactly the same, except i was diagnosed in my early teen years. you had someone w/ diabetes in your family and so did i, my mom. she was such a help and i'm sure your papa was too.

keep your fingers crossed for a cure soon.

[Smiile7]

what a beautiful video !!

she's a strong girl !

a cure is within reach

with all the help one day

Samantha and I

we're will able to say;

we used to have diabetes.

Keep on going ! ;D

lots of love.

[geminigirl5]

your right,even though we know we will have to live with this for the rest of our life we still get up and enjoy what we have. i am 13 and got diabetes when i was 5 it's hard at a young age because you don't understand, but living with diabetes will bring you challenges everyday, but we diabetics we are strong and brave enough to overcome them.

[Brensdad74]

Hey Heidi, hope everyone is doing well.

Brensdad

[Deerebines]

i am diabetic. i am 11 its a hard job but if we work to gather we can and we will find a cure

[basketball913]

how old are you?

i have type 1 diabetes...i have had it for 4 1/2 years...

please reply to me so we can talk.

i will help you!!

[sammyxgoose]

im 12

[basketball913]

im 13!

i will help you if you have any questions...

do you have a email? or maybe send me a message...that would be better!

thank you!

stay strong!

[saltandpepperthecats]

I have medtronic pump

[saltandpepperthecats]

hiii...

I got diabetes, and a pump.

I got diagnosed when I was 3 years old, and my team is very good. :) We raised so much money for jdrf!

[danielacostarica2204]

hi! i really understan what she goes throught day by day! it is really inspiring for us to se how there are other people who go through the same .. i was diagnosted also whan i was 4! i woul love to contact you

[mishsana]

how do the pumps actally work. jsut intersted to know have diebetes in he family but it's type 2 so it interests me.your daughter is on brave little girl

[basketball913]

yeah honey...not the same thing at all...and the pump isnt something to joke about. without it i probably wouldnt be here today. it has saved me...

so stop that inature talk.

[mishsana]

i wasn't making fun of you.all i wanted was to know how the pump works what does it actally to. just intersted thats all i think you are a very brave girl and hope u have the best live that you can have

[basketball913]

thank you!

im sorry that i got upset at you, you dont deserve that...

how old are you? I think that if you have questions we should talk in messages...not on the coments:)

im sorry again!

[efinhel2907]

Just watched your video and it too brought back memories for me. I have been type 1 since I was 9 years old in 1966 and since Apr '08 been using a medtronic pump and it has changed my life for me beyond relief. Keep on going on Samantha new technology is being made every day..God bless you

[slknotts]

I just saw this video and boy did it bring back memories. It's like watching myself in the past. I was also diagnosed shortly after my 4th birthday, so I know exactly what she's going through. I am now 24 years old and will in a few days be crossing my 20 year mark with type 1. My inspiration was seeing her Papa - 50 years with type 1... gives me something to look forward to. :-)

[RunninOnInsulin]

Great video! What song is this?

[TeamSammyK]

Sorry, I thought I responded to this a while ago, but it didn't show up.  The song is "Your Misfortune", by Mike Doughty.

[sam146231]

I just feel so bad I don't even know If I can be Brave as her.

[BenderRodriguezRox]

One of my friends has Type 1. I beleive your daughter has inspired us all. Can you let me know what this song is? Thanks, BRR.

[heyitsnikkay]

your video gave me the courage to get an insuln pump. I was diagnosed when i was 18 monthe old, in 1990. I am now just getting the courage to get a pump after 17 years of shots. Your daughter is inspiring.

[TeamSammyK]

Wow! Thank you for sharing that. Congratulations on making the decision to try the pump! It takes a lot of courage to try something new and different. We wish you nothing but the best of luck!

[bk6827]

This is a great video. Be blessed!

[SamanthaComment]

I'm so sorry for her. Not as though its a bad thing, well it is... You get me...? Well, I'm near enough Samantha's age, and hey, my name is Samantha! But I'd never possibly live with this. ;] She's much braver then me!

[theplayfullgirl]

i dont mean i got happy becouse she died. we were happy whene she was born especialy her dad.

[theplayfullgirl]

my 1 and a half year old baby died because of a sickness that i dont know the name in inglish because i dont speak english. me and her dad wanting a baby for 12 years and whene we got her she passed away. u dont know how happy we were especialy her dad. i hope that does not happen to anyone else. it's so sad.

[emiggins]

I am a type1 of 26 years, and I find this to be unbelievably inspiring. Sam is going to have a wonderful life full of adventure love and yes challenges, but challenges that will make her better & stronger for humanity. God bless you Sam!

xoxox

[TeamSammyK]

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment! Yes, she will have a wonderful life. She is strong and brave and willing to take on a challenge! All the best to you and your health!

Hugs from Sam's Mom

[dswimm]

This is the first time on this site and the first I watched. I cried its beautiful.Its lonely out here and nice to see we are not alone. drews mom

[love4holiness]

Our kids are the bravest, strongest kids there are. My daughter is my hero!

[idittoed]

Beautiful video! Great Job! Brought tears to my eyes. Treysmom(CWD)

[medfa86]

That was very well done! It tells our story well and it was just a little different than all the others. She is beautiful and brave and another one of our heroes!

[mama2h]

Great job! Once again I am crying for our children.