Sara Phan 

Introduction:Type 2 Diabetes is a disorder that affects many different systems in our body. It's formed when our body doesn't produce enough insulin. The way we eat can also affect it. We should eat healthy and exercise.

There was a boy named Johnny that loved to eat. He loved eating processed meats like hot dogs and bacon. He would also eat sweets after every meal. 

Little Johnny also hated exercising. He never wanted to play with the other little kids outside. He just wanted to sit inside and eat junk food.

Johnny! You need to go outside and play! No more eating sweets!

Johnny's mom would always yell at him for his bad habits.

Lately, Johnny started having blurred vision. He has also been easily tired lately. His family members have pointed a few things out about him.

Johnny! You have so much dark patches on your skin!

Johnny! You drank that whole water bottle so fast! Are you thirsty again?

Johnny's mom noticed him acting different. She decided to take him to his doctor. 

While Johnny was waiting for the doctor. He started getting hungry even when he just ate.

When Johnny went to see the doctor. He was checked and examined. The doctor seemed very worried.

The doctor had some news for Johnny and his mom. The doctor explained that Johnny has type 2 diabetes. The doctor told them that children could even have diabetes.

Johnny can be treated by taking some insulin shots. His body doesn't produce enough insulin. But he also needs to stop eating a lot of sweets and processed meats. You need to start exercising too.

Diabetes can affect your immune system and can make you very sick. Your urinary system could also be affected and you could have issues in your bladder. 

If you don't control yourself your pancreas and nerves could be in trouble. You could possibly not feel your hands and legs. Or you could increase your chance of having a heart attack or stroke when you have complications to your kidneys.

Johnny's mom was very sad and worried when she found out about the news. She wanted him to get better. 

Johnny, I told you that you should start exercising! Stop eating so much sweets! You could've prevented it!

I didn't know I could get diabetes! I'm just a kid!