Commentary: What one story about Type 1 diabetes meant for so many families

Thirteen years ago Friday, our daughter disconnected her insulin pump for the last time - an unexpected and breathtaking miracle. Her story spread across the globe, changing the lives of many who discovered that they, too, have a rare kind of diabetes - one that freed them from dependence on insulin. These people have become family.

Insulin was Lilly's lifeline from the time she was 1 month old and diagnosed