All About DKA

Afreen Nagra (AUTHOR) was diagnosed with T1D at 8 years old, and somewhere along the way, diabetes became basically her entire personality! From awkward moments to misconceptions or just the everyday ups and downs of T1D, these experiences have shaped Afreen’s passion for making diabetes health information easier to understand and more fun to learn, a passion she grew with DHF! Afreen is now pursuing a PhD in Public Health at the University of Waterloo to understand and support type 2 diabetes health communication in the Northwest Territories. Afreen is passionate about making health information easier to understand, more engaging, and more relevant to the communities it serves.

Jake Baker-Pauley (AUTHOR) was diagnosed with T1D at 6 years old. He completed his Bachelors of Nursing degree at Laurentian University and just finished his second year of medical school at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. As a 2016 recipient of the DHF scholarship, Jake works as a mentor and advisor for different DHF programs. He also has a passion for working with kids living with T1D primarily through mentorship at summer camp or directly as a nurse at Camp Huronda. Jake has a passion for education and a goal to empower others living with T1D ability to use that knowledge to advocate for themselves.

Lauren Hope (ILLUSTRATOR) is a visual development artist and 3D surfacing artist with a background in animation production and freelance illustration. Her work includes projects such as Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go, Millie Magnificent, and Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe. In her spare time, she operates a small pottery studio out of her home. Lauren was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 27, and hopes that her years of experience in children’s media can bring a fun spin to diabetes education.

Heather Miller (EDITOR) earned her Master of Social Work at the University of Toronto and holds an Honours BA with a double major in English and Indigenous Studies from Trent University. Heather was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 20 and is passionate about combining her lived experience with her background in program development to support youth in the diabetes community. As Executive Director at DHF, Heather values creating safe spaces for youth living with type 1 diabetes and their families to share their stories, learn from each other and strengthen their community of support.

Ravjot Samra (EDITOR) was diagnosed with T1D at two years old, and growing up without knowing any type ones sparked her lifelong goal of connecting with as many folks living with diabetes as possible. Currently, Rav is a Program Facilitator with DHF and has worn many hats with the organization, including co-authoring The Sideline Secret. DHF has given her a platform to highlight how diabetes can weave itself into the social and emotional aspects of life. Rav believes in the power of storytelling and is dedicated to creating spaces where folks feel seen and safe sharing their lived experiences.