One of the remarkable things about people who live with diabetes is our desire to help others. But often we forget that our own disease needs a loud and resounding voice, not just fundraising for a cure, but to advocate for those who can not help themselves.  Some of the most staggering statistics regarding diabetes are these:

• Children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes have a mortality rate of 85% in third world countries.  According to WHO, 80% of people in developing countries pay directly...