Synopsis

John lives with type one diabetes, yet resists the necessary discipline of monitoring his blood sugar or administering insulin. Long accustomed to feeling like an outsider, yearning for acceptance, he strives to appear ordinary, indulging in whatever food appeals to him regardless of its impact on his health. This defiance has led to several frightening episodes, including near-comas requiring hospitalization. His parents are determined to cease their enabling role, but hesitate to ask him to le