Press & Media

About Laura

Laura C. Gee is a writer and communications professional who has lived with Type 1 diabetes since she was seven years old.

Over the years, she has written and spoken about her experiences with Type 1 diabetes, participated in diabetes research, run long-distance races, hosted conversations with others living with the condition, and shared her own story through television and other media.

In 2026, she published her first children’s book, Sage Being Brave. She wrote the book because she wanted kids with Type 1 diabetes to see a character whose life includes diabetes without being defined by it.

Laura grew up in Jarvis, Ontario, and now lives in Maryland with her husband and their two Netherland Dwarf rabbits, Pumpkin and Spice. Outside of writing, she enjoys cooking, gardening, painting and running.

Media & Recognition

• Laura’s Story · Midsouth Regional Emmy Nomination
  Laura was featured in Laura’s Story, an episode of the Foundation for Biomedical Research documentary series Bench to Bedside. The episode explored Laura’s experience living with Type 1 diabetes and diabetes research at Vanderbilt University. Laura’s Story was nominated for a Midsouth Regional Emmy Award in the Public Affairs category, with Laura named among the nominees. View the official Emmy nomination announcement →
• Medtronic Global Hero
  In 2015, Laura was selected as one of 25 runners from around the world for the Medtronic Global Heroes program, which recognized runners whose lives had been aided by medical technology. As part of the program, Laura participated in the Twin Cities Marathon weekend in Minneapolis and shared her experiences growing up, running and living with Type 1 diabetes. Read Laura’s Global Hero story →
• Type 1 Diabetes Research
  Laura has participated in Type 1 diabetes clinical research, including an outpatient trial involving the iLet/Bionic Pancreas.
  Her interest in diabetes technology and research comes from decades of experiencing firsthand how diabetes care has changed since her childhood diagnosis.
• Conversations About Life With Type 1 Diabetes
  Laura has written and spoken publicly about life with Type 1 diabetes and has interviewed others living with the condition, including singer-songwriter and American Idol finalist Crystal Bowersox and founder of I Challenge Diabetes, Chris Jarvis. Her podcast, FitT1DFoodie, received a travel scholarship to Podcast Movement in 2018. Over the years, Laura’s writing and conversations have explored growing up with Type 1 diabetes, diabetes technology, distance running, food, relationships, and the everyday realities of living with the condition.

Press Releases

• Frederick Author Releases Children’s Book Inspired by Life With Type 1 Diabetes
  Laura C. Gee releases Sage Being Brave, a children’s chapter book inspired in part by her own experiences growing up with Type 1 diabetes. Read the press release →
• Jarvis-Raised Author Releases Children’s Book About Type 1 Diabetes
  Laura C. Gee drew on her childhood in Jarvis, Ontario, and her parents’ example to write Sage Being Brave after a lifetime of living with Type 1 diabetes. Read the press release →

Media Assets

The following materials are available for editorial and media use. Please download the zip file here.

• Author headshot
• Sage Being Brave book cover
• Press releases

Interviews & Media Inquiries

Laura is available for interviews about Sage Being Brave, writing for children with Type 1 diabetes, growing up with Type 1 diabetes, and the experiences that inspired the book. For interviews, review copies, media requests or other inquiries, please use the Contact page.