<P> The story is based on Robert Harling 's real life experience of the death of his sister , Susan Harling Robinson , in 1985 due to complications from Type 1 diabetes . He changed his sister 's name in the story from Susan to Shelby Eatenton - Latcherie . </P>
<P> The story is based on Robert Harling 's real life experience of the death of his sister , Susan Harling Robinson , in 1985 due to complications from Type 1 diabetes . He changed his sister 's name in the story from Susan to Shelby Eatenton - Latcherie . </P>
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Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes