November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and for one Tucson family, its a time to share their experience.

When Karley Schneiders daughter, Lily, started showing signs that something wasnt right, her parents trusted their instincts and took her to the doctor.

I think we kind of knew in the back of our heads there was a possibility but really had no family history, did not think that that was what was going on," Karley explains.

Type one diabetes is an autoimmune disease. Diet and exercise do not contribute to developing this disease, however, researchers say certain genes put people at a greater risk of developing type one, but are not the only factors involved.

Karley says she will never forget that trip to the hospital. I think the doctor was like tearing up, because you know, she knows

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