From Burnout to Superhero: Dan Newman’s Path to Overcoming the Challenges of Type 1 Diabetes | TypeCast

10/12/2024 59 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3
From Burnout to Superhero: Dan Newman’s Path to  Overcoming the Challenges of Type 1 Diabetes | TypeCast

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Episode Synopsis

After several episodes of severe diabetes burnout and a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease, Dan Newman felt like he’d ‘failed the test’ as a person with type 1 diabetes. But a job at a diabetes charity would change his life, as working among other people with the condition gave him permission to become his authentic self and helped him to overcome feelings of shame and loneliness. After a kidney transplant in 2018 and through meeting inspirational type 1s at work, Dan has ‘taken back’ what type 1 diabetes has taken from him to become an advocate, marathon runner, and in the eyes of his nephew - a superhero!Dan Newman InstagramThis Podcast is sponsored by Insulet, makers of Omnipod. For more information go to Omnipod.com/Typecast

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