Bailey Grace interviews Lucy, a type 1 diabetic, about her experiences and the impact of diabetes on young people.


Lucy shares her symptoms, including extreme thirst, frequent urination, and weight loss, and discusses the importance of raising awareness for type 1 diabetes, which is often overshadowed by type 2.


She highlights the emotional challenges, such as anxiety and stigma, and the need for proper management, including carb counting and insulin injections. Lucy emphasises the importance of being prepared, seeking support, and using new technologies like CGMs. She also advises on maintaining a balanced lifestyle and seeking help for psychological struggles.


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Special thanks to Locala and Kirklees College for supporting this episode, Jimi for editing and Youth Social www.youthsocial.co.uk for pulling everything together.


Finally special thanks for Paul A Jackson for the music. 

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