Levi's T1D Journey

Levi's T1D Journey

Author: Julien Thiébaut
with contributions from Levi's mother.
Illustrator: Julien Thiébaut
First published: November 3, 2024


Levi is a 10-year-old American boy with two big passions : basketball and his dream of becoming a K9 police officer. A few years ago, his life took an unexpected turn. After days of uncertainty, countless doctor visits, and even a wrong diagnosis, his parents finally learned the truth: Levi had type 1 diabetes and Lyme disease.

For many, such news could feel like the end of a dream. But not for Levi.

This book shares his journey, how he faces each day with determination, using his pump and CGM to manage his diabetes, and proving that the condition does not, and will never, define him. It hasn’t slowed his game on the basketball court, and it hasn’t dimmed his goal of joining a police canine unit.

With his pet rabbit, Leroy, and his Pokémon card collection, Levi shows the world that type 1 diabetes can’t stop you from living fully, laughing loudly, and chasing every dream you have. His story is proof that strength isn’t about what you face, it’s about how you rise above it.






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