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Mahnoor Khan

Why Olympian Jordan Chiles is raising awareness of type 1 diabetes

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Jordan Chiles is no stranger to challenges. As an Olympic silver medalist in gymnastics, the 23-year-old is known for her poise and determination under pressure. But when her aunt was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), Chiles encountered a challenge that hit close to home.

“It was very devastating…I used to just think every day, is she going to be able to live?” Chiles shared in an interview with Fortune on the heels of Diabetes Awareness Month, which was in November. 

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