Explaining type 1 diabetes winner Jasmin wrote an essay titled "Are Insulin Pumps the Future of Type 1 Diabetes Management".
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The Association of British Science Writers have announced their winner of Young Science Writer of the year for 2024 as Jasmin Notarangelo who wrote about type 1 diabetes.
Jasmin's essay, 'Are Insulin Pumps the Future of Type 1 Diabetes Management', was based on her understanding of managing the condition from family experience as both her mother and grandmother have T1D.
Jasmin's essay impressed us with its dedication to highlighting a pressing global issue. With its personal take on diabetes management and dedication to investigative journalism, this outstanding piece presented a compelling message about the accessibility of healthcare in the UK.
The competition is open to children from non-selective state schools aged 14-16 years old.
Click here to read an extract from Jasmin's essay and find out more about the competition on BBC News.
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