At 35, Eksoda has lived with type 1 diabetes for 17 years. Today, he stands as a pillar of strength in Hluvukani, a rural community where access to healthcare is patchy and awareness of chronic illness is scant. Once a young teenager shackled by fear and misunderstanding, he now dedicates his life to ensuring that no child with diabetes in his village faces the same loneliness he endured. His story is one of hardship, resilience and hope.