Mark Warner mourning the loss of his daughter, Madison, to Type 1 diabetes

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and his wife, Lisa Collis, are mourning the passing of their daughter, Madison, 36, after a lifelong battle with Type 1 diabetes and other health issues.

“We are heartbroken beyond words by the passing of our beloved daughter, Madison,” the couple said in a statement.

“She filled our lives with love and laughter, and her absence leaves an immeasurable void,” the couple said.

“We are grateful for the loving support of friends and family during this difficult time and ask for privacy as we navigate this profound loss.”

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting more than 1.7 million people in the U.S., according to the Cleveland Clinic.

T1D causes a lack of insulin, an essential hormone.

If you don’t have enough insulin, too much sugar builds up in your blood, causing hyperglycemia – high blood sugar.

The high blood sugar results in symptoms like extreme thirst, frequent urination, weight loss and fatigue.

It requires lifelong insulin therapy, blood sugar monitoring, and careful management.