Life on the level

Diabetes Trailblazers

Episode Summary

Hosts Isabella and Sebastian celebrate people with type 1 diabetes who have achieved amazing things, from famous musicians to Hollywood actors and top athletes. They chat to former two-time Australian Olympic swimmer, Meagen Nay, who shares her experience being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and talks about why it’s so important to listen to your body and get support when you need it.

Episode Notes

Hosts Isabella and Sebastian celebrate people with type 1 diabetes who have achieved amazing things, from famous musicians to Hollywood actors and top athletes. They chat to former two-time Australian Olympic swimmer, Meagen Nay, who shares her experience being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and talks about why it’s so important to listen to your body and get support when you need it. 

About the show
Join us on Life on the level as we get into the realities of living with type 1 diabetes, share real stories and build a community that gets it. Remember, together, we are stronger. Stay connected and follow the show, and keep the conversation going.

Want to join the conversation? We’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences with living with type 1 diabetes. Contact us at youth@diabetesaustralia.com.au

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Acknowledgements
This podcast was brought to you by the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS). The NDSS is an initiative of the Australian Government and is administered by Diabetes Australia. 

Diabetes Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. We recognise their connection to land, waters, winds and culture. We pay the utmost respect to them, their cultures and to their Elders, past and present. We are committed to improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by diabetes and those at risk.