Connor Allnutt was sick for several weeks and lost about 10kg before he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged 16.
About 2500 children and teenagers in New Zealand are living with the chronic auto-immune condition, in which the body is unable to produce insulin.
Allnutt, now 25, is trying to raise awareness and encourage young people with diabetes to take up a new sport or hobby.
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(Otago Daily Times)
