Spencer
Age: 16
Age at T1D diagnosis: 2
Age: 16
Age at T1D diagnosis: 2
Spencer is a junior in high school and a dedicated lacrosse player. He’s passionate about photography, loves traveling, listening to music, and hanging out with friends. He has big goals for the future and hopes to attend a four-year university, where he plans to study math or science. No matter what career he chooses, he wants to do something meaningful that makes a real impact. T1D has shaped his life in many ways, but it doesn’t define him—he’s determined to keep pushing forward.
Spencer was diagnosed with T1D when he was two years old, so diabetes management has always been part of his daily routine. Over the years, his family has witnessed just how much T1D technology has evolved and how those advancements have changed people’s lives—including his. They’ve always been there to support him, and as he’s grown, he’s found ways to give back to the T1D community. Whether it’s raising awareness, advocating for research, or sharing his own experiences, Spencer is committed to helping others who are navigating the same challenges.
“Marin teens chosen as national diabetes advocates”, Marin Independent Journal, 6/9/2025
