Rahul Bhagwani, a fifth grader at Ralph MT Johnson School asked,
"Do you know what diabetes is? Diabetes is a terrible disease
that affects millions of children and adults all over the
world." Mrs. Liquori’s and Mr. Reid’s fifth grade classes at
Johnson School were inspired by the cause of Juvenile Diabetes.
"At R.M.T. Johnson Elementary School, every class has to have a
community service project and we decided to collect money for
JDRF," Bhagwani wrote. Bhagwani participated in the project and
offered his thoughts on the disease. "There are two types of
diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. Type 2 diabetes is most common and
mainly happens in adults. Many people can control Type 2
diabetes by eating a healthy diet. If that doesn’t help, they
can take a pill or small shot that will help control it."
Bhagwani wrote that Type 1 diabetes is generally found in
children, teenagers, and young adults. "It becomes very
challenging for children who suffer from it. Type 1 diabetes is
called juvenile diabetes. Unlike Type 2 diab