Welcome to the Type 1 Club - Navigating Type 1 Together
A podcast hosted by the Type 1 Foundation, a community who intimately understand the challenges and triumphs of raising a child with Type 1 Diabetes.
Join us as we share others personal experiences, insights and expertise to inform, educate and empower others on this journey. With knowledge, compassion and support, no one should ever feel alone in managing Type 1 Diabetes.
Welcome to the Type 1 Club.
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Welcome to the Type 1 Club - Navigating Type 1 Together
A podcast hosted by the Type 1 Foundation, a community who intimately understand the challenges and triumphs of raising a child with Type 1 Diabetes.
Join us as we share others personal experiences, insights and expertise to inform, educate and empower others on this journey. With knowledge, compassion and support, no one should ever feel alone in managing Type 1 Diabetes.
Welcome to the Type 1 Club.
Episode 27: Navigating Two Diagnoses: Megan's Journey with Beau's Type 1 Diabetes and Epilepsy
Type 1 Club Podcast
33 minutes
1 week ago
Episode 27: Navigating Two Diagnoses: Megan's Journey with Beau's Type 1 Diabetes and Epilepsy
In this heartfelt episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast, host Jacqui Kidman sits down with Megan, a fellow Type 1 Mum, to share the powerful story of her son Beau, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes just after his first birthday — while the family was already navigating his epilepsy diagnosis.
Megan opens up about the early warning signs that were missed, the instinct that something wasn't right and the overwhelming emotions of managing two complex conditions at once. She also reflects on what it's been like supporting Beau through early childhood with diabetes, building confidence in decision-making and finding the support she needed as a Mum.
This episode is an honest look at mother's intuition, advocacy, and the resilience it takes to keep showing up, day after day.
💡 In This Episode You'll Hear:
* How Beau's epilepsy diagnosis unfolded — and how it masked early signs of diabetes
* The missed clues and hospital visits leading up to Beau's Type 1 diagnosis at age 1
* The shock of managing two life-altering conditions in a baby
* The emotional toll and how Megan found strength and support
* Navigating early childhood diabetes — pumps, CGMs, daycare, and fussy eating
* What it's like when dad also lives with Type 1 — and how the family learned together
* How childcare managed Beau's care (and the gaps in training and support)
* Megan's reflections on self-care, therapy and finding her community
Connect further with Megan and Beau:
Instagram: @beau.t1d [http://beau.t1d/]
Further Resources:
Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/]
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Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/]
If you'd like to share your story with our podcast listeners, please email: podcast@type1foundation.com.au
Type 1 Club Podcast
Welcome to the Type 1 Club - Navigating Type 1 Together
A podcast hosted by the Type 1 Foundation, a community who intimately understand the challenges and triumphs of raising a child with Type 1 Diabetes.
Join us as we share others personal experiences, insights and expertise to inform, educate and empower others on this journey. With knowledge, compassion and support, no one should ever feel alone in managing Type 1 Diabetes.
Welcome to the Type 1 Club.