He initially diagnosed his own case reading a Family Medical Guide in the home library .
On September 10 , 1972 ; Honeycutt was diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus type 1 insulin - dependent diabetes at age 15 .
Honeycutt initially diagnosed Honeycutt 's own case reading a Family Medical Guide in the home library .
On September 10 , 1972 ; Honeycutt was diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus type 1 insulin - dependent diabetes at age 15 .