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. __________ Under the Insulin is brought to you by the I Challenge Diabetes (ICD) Youth Council.
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