Hydee Lyman participates in the Groove Dance Competition at North Idaho College in February. The 15-year-old dancer was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 10 and will advocate for people with the chronic condition at the Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children’s Congress in July.
June 25, 2025
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June 25, 2025 1:06 a.m.
Hayden teen who dances, races to represent Idaho at diabetes Children's Congress in D.C.
Hayden teen who dances, races to represent Idaho at diabetes Children's Congress in D.C.
She dances, she races, she advocates and she keeps on going despite the challenges Type 1 diabetes throws her way. "The first few years were pretty difficult learning how to manage it and check my blood sugar," Hydee Lyman, 15, of Hayden said Tuesday.