WXYZ: Teen Couldn't Find Main Character With Diabetes, So She Made One

The transcript discusses the lack of representation of diabetic characters in media, as highlighted by Bridgen Fletcher, a college freshman diagnosed with diabetes in middle school. Frustrated by this absence, Fletcher wrote a book featuring a diabetic teenager, aiming to educate others about the disease. The segment is hosted by Veronica Delacruz.

What was the general sentiment expressed by Fletcher regarding the lack of diabetic characters in books and movies?

In what ways does Fletcher hope her book will educate people about diabetes?