11. Connor Herrington: Type 1 Diabetes is my superpower

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I speak to Connor Herington. Connor was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 3. Connor is a well-known voice in the diabetes online community where he shares his life living with type 1 diabetes and uses his voice to help others with the realities of living with type 1 diabetes. I also talk to Connor about Lipohypertrophy which is a medical word for a lump under the skin from a buildup of fat at the site of insulin injection or infusion. You can find more information here. In my conversation with Connor we talk about: navigating school with type 1 diabetesovercoming his type 1 fears, in particular, changing his infusion set on his insulin pumphow changing his perspective on type 1 diabetes has given him a sense of freedomConnor has an insightful take on how he manages his type 1 diabetes and actually type 1 diabetes is his superpower. You can find Connor on Instagram here, Twitter here and YouTube here. If you would like to ask a question or be a guest on the show then you can email Daniel at [email protected]. I read all my messages and might include your question in a future episode. You can find Daniel on Instagram: Dan | Type 1 Diabetes Blogger (@t1d_dan) and Twitter: Dan (@t1d_dan)A bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast by Daniel Newman brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition along with for over 23 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit subscribe.