Severe course of the disease

Ivan grew up healthy from an early age. A quick-witted, intelligent boy, he started first grade and did well in school. Four years ago, doctors diagnosed Ivan with type 1 diabetes. His family began to notice suspicious signs: thirst and frequent visits to the toilet, and over time, Ivan's condition worsened. The child began to complain of pain in his legs, weight loss, and dry skin. Eventually, his mother took him to the family doctor and ended up in the hospital with Ivan.

The boy expected to be cured and return to his normal life, but his mother found the strength to tell him the truth – that this was for life. While still in the hospital, Ivan began administering insulin himself. Of course, over the past four years, there have been many challenges: rejection of the diagnosis, sudden changes in blood sugar levels, and misunderstanding from others. During this journey, the child fell into a coma three times, and his mother brought him back to consciousness.

Ivan is now 13 years old, but his blood sugar often drops when he is at school, and he does not understand what is happening to him. In such situations, a sensor is very helpful, as it allows him to constantly monitor his blood sugar, and if it is high or low, the sensor sends a signal.

Unfortunately, the state does not provide such monitoring for children with diabetes. Parents cannot always afford to buy an expensive sensor, which only lasts for two weeks. Ivan's family lives in a village where there are few job opportunities. The boy's father is a combat veteran who is physically unable to work after being wounded, and the family has another 6-year-old child.

The family has accepted the diagnosis and learned to live with it, but they desperately need sensors so that Ivan can live without complications, which is why they are asking for help.