Zlata needs support in her treatment. 3

Zlata loves contemporary dance. She takes English language courses online and very much enjoys studying and spending time with her friends. But for a year and a half now, Zlatochka has been living with an illness. Type 1 diabetes – that was the diagnosis the family heard when the girl was admitted to intensive care with a critical blood sugar level.

It all began when Zlata found out that her grandparents' home had been completely destroyed as a result of the full-scale invasion, and that her grandfather had been wounded. Against the background of tremendous stress, the child was exhausted and even lost her motivation to study. Her condition then deteriorated sharply. A time of adjustment to a new life lay ahead.

Zlata refused to eat or drink – she was a completely different child. She loves hugs dearly, but at that moment she wanted nothing. The greatest source of stress for the girl was the finger pricks – she refused and cried constantly. Her mother's heart broke from the feeling of helplessness. But in this family everyone supports one another and together they learn to overcome the challenges brought by diabetes. Zlata is also supported by her friends.

She is currently learning to inject insulin on her own – only now beginning to get used to it. Zlata very often has mood swings, which greatly affects her blood sugar levels – whether from setbacks or from great joy. Continuous monitoring sensors help track blood sugar levels without finger pricks. But their high cost and short lifespan is a problem the family has encountered. Monitoring is a way to prevent complications, as dangerous blood sugar spikes can be avoided.

Together we can provide the girl with sensors, support the family, and give Zlatochka the chance to be an ordinary child – to study, dance, and spend time with friends while staying safe.