13. Sonja and Pete: Delivering that first injection as parents is an experience we will never forget

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I speak to my good friends Sonja and Pete who are type 1 parents to Kat. Kat was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in November 2016 however her symptoms started in 2015. In my conversation with Sonja and Pete, we talk about aspects of life as a type 1 parent including: Kat's diagnosis storylife as type 1 diabetes parents and how doing their own research put them in good steadthe difference diabetes technology had made in helping to manage Kat's type 1 diabetesthe many challenges they have had to face as a family with the education system in Australia and much moreSonja and Pete were open in sharing their own individual and shared perspectives of their type 1 diabetes journey. You can find Kat on social media here and Sonja here. Useful linksDANII Foundation: HomeDiabetes Australia 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.