A diabetic girl died during a slumber party after a drop in blood sugar

A Pennsylvania community is mourning the death of a 10-year-old girl who was discovered at a slumber party on Sunday morning.

Sophia Daugherty, a fifth grade student in New Castle, was a Type 1 diabetic and her family said she had suffered an extreme blood glucose drop during the night.

WPXI.com reported that she was transported to Pittsburgh UPMC Children's Hospital with brain trauma and brainstem hernia. Members of his family have created a GoFundMe page to keep fans up to date on his condition, where he announced his death on Wednesday.

"We lost the sweet Sophia," announced an update published Thursday on the page. "She returned to paradise Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 15:44. She was surrounded by family and friends. She no longer suffers from this disease. Your prayers and support are invaluable.

Laurel District Superintendent Len Rich said the class of 80 students was in shock.

"She was a popular little girl," said Rich WPXI.com. "The most commonly used adjective was" sweet "- the sweet Sophia. She will be missed.

Type 1 diabetes inhibits the body's ability to produce insulin, which is needed to transfer glucose from the bloodstream to the body's cells. According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 1.25 million Americans live with type 1 diabetes, with approximately 40,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Insulin therapy can help patients manage their condition.

The family said it planned to donate Sophia's organs, with services planned for the weekend.