Adhiyat has lived with type 1 diabetes since the age of 7. She currently works in type 1 diabetes research in Toronto, specifically in the area of self-management education and support. Living with type 1 diabetes can feel isolating and overwhelming, but Adhiyat has seen first-hand the positive impact that peer support communities can bring. She deeply understands the importance of creating spaces where patients and their families can freely express and acknowledge the emotions that come with living with this condition. Adhiyat serves on the CommuniT1D steering committee and national research team.