Aastha is 10 years old, loves soccer, and never goes anywhere without her hoodie. Ever. She’s fast on the field and fearless with the ball, but there’s one thing she’s scared to share: Aastha has type 1 diabetes. What if her friends treat her differently if they find out? What if they don’t understand? As Aastha gets ready for her big game, she learns that being brave isn’t just about scoring goals – it’s about being honest and staying true to yourself. The Sideline Secret is a collaborative project from the DHF community, written as the third book in DHF’s Nothing Can Stop Me series. Aastha’s story highlights the day-to-day challenges that children living with diabetes face and their resilience to overcome them with type 1 diabetes.