Overview

• Diagnosed at age 12, Karasek initially felt isolated as the only student managing diabetes treatments on school trips.
• She recalled enduring hurtful comments that blamed her condition on lifestyle choices, intensifying her sense of otherness.
• Determined to assert control, she adopted a defiant attitude before learning to live collaboratively with her body.
• Karasek credits her journey with fostering resilience and a deep appreciation for life’s pleasures despite chronic illness.
• She now uses her platform to encourage transparency about health challenges and to champion empathy for those affected.