My father suffered from diabetes from the time I was born up to this date. It has been hard on my whole family over the years. I was diagnosed with diabetes when I was sixteen and I am now twenty. It was hard at first avoiding the foods I used to love so much. But I've overcome this and exercise almost every day and try to overcome my circumstances. My decisions have made my dad also care a lot more about his health. We find ourselves telling each other to avoid certain foods or nag at eachother. My story might be short but it has effected my life significantly. It will change your life entirely and can make a you a much more responsible person.