11/11/2025
Meet Mya—a college sophomore who was diagnosed with a rare form of diabetes (HNF1A MODY) at just age ten, and has since turned challenges into strength. As a middle schooler, Mya often felt left out, but early diagnosis gave her the knowledge and skills to advocate for herself and educate others about MODY. Today, she actively raises awareness, participates in research, and encourages other young people not to let diabetes define them. Discover how Mya is shaping her future—and inspiring her community—by sharing her journey and empowering others to do the same.
https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/pediatrics-articles/hnf1a-mody-diabetes-patient-story
Mya Abuzir is now a college student living with HNF1A MODY, a rare form of diabetes caused by a mutation in a single gene.