Namibia: Stacy Herbert: Transforming type I diabetes challenges into hope for Namibian children – News

Stacy Herbert chats to The Namibian about being diagnosed with type I diabetes, recalling how her heart sank as she was briefed on the condition.  

Not knowing much about the disease, Stacy Herbert’s heart sank as her doctor briefed her on the condition.

“Your pancreas is producing little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is used by the body to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy. It has no cure.

“You have to manage the amount of sugar in the…