S2E2 - Community & Mental Health with T1D ft. Adam Rudick

09/07/2024 33 min Temporada 2 Episodio 2

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Under the Insulin, host Emilee chats with special guest Adam Rudick about the significant impact of community when living with Type 1 Diabetes.

Adam shares how he felt isolated after his diagnosis until he attended Diabetes Camp and found others like him, which prompted him to start his own local T1D community events in Montreal.

They discuss the mental toll of diabetes, the importance of self-compassion, the role of technology, and the ever-present need for more community support. When the going gets tough, the tough get going!

The episode ends with Adam offering inspiring advice you won’t want to miss (even if you’ve been living with T1D for 30+ years!)

Timestamps:
1:27 - Meet Our Guest: Adam
2:55 The Importance of Community
6:17 Approaching Other Type 1s in the Wild
7:29 Growing Up with T1D
12:22 How Adam Created His Own T1D Community
16:10 The Emotional Toll of Diabetes
20:02 Balancing Technology and Mental Health
26:14 The Impact of Funding Community
29:21 Daily Dose!

**Disclaimer: Nothing on this podcast is a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Always consult your physician, endocrinologist, or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin, or healthcare plan.

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