Meet Avery!!!
I had the absolute best time hanging out with Avery! She is so full of life! She is an actress an is currently working in production. She isn’t letting her diabetes be a roadblock in her way. Avery is a shining light and anyone who knows her should consider themselves lucky.
What is your name? Avery Pizzuto
How old are you? 19
How old were you when you were diagnosed with T1D? 10
What is your favorite subject in school? English/writing
How did you feel when you were diagnosed?
I was terrified for my life. I didn’t know what my future looked like. I didn’t think I was capable of taking care of myself. I didn’t want to leave the hospital.
What do you like to do for fun?
I act/ work in the film community! I love story telling and being creative. I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I love traveling and exploring new things.
How did you find out that you were diabetic?
I had been sick the whole year prior to my diagnosis. I went from doctor to doctor trying to figure out what was wrong. Then in the month of November, I started peeing the bed, drinking insane amounts of water, weight loss, and had terrible stomach pain. Unable to walk, my mom carried me to the car and drove me to an instacare. There, they tested my blood sugar and it was 853. I was rushed to Primary Children’s hospital.
Do you like being diabetic?
Most days yes, I love advocating and educating others. But some days I hate it. I want to give up and not care for it. I want to hide. But it’s made me who I am today and it’s made me stronger.
What is cool about being diabetic? Free passes to things, being robotic, and no fear of needles!
What is the worst thing about being diabetic?
I hate when I feel ugly about the scars, bruises, and looks I get. Also the amount of sleep I lose sometimes over it.
What is your favorite food? I loooooove Thai food!
What is your favorite movie?
I am obsessed with horror/psychological thrillers!! My top favorite is US by Jordan Peele.
Where is your favorite restaurant? Hard Rock Cafe
Where is your favorite place to vacation? New York
If you could have 3 wishes granted, what would they be?
Affordable healthcare, no more homeless pets, and a lifetime plane ticket to travel anywhere
If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, what would it be? Sea turtle
If you could wake up with a superpower, what would it be? Read minds for sure.
What would you like others to know about being a diabetic?
There is no cure, and I’ll have it the rest of my life. But It’s manageable and doable. It can be scary at times and it’s the hardest thing I deal with, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.