#18: Life with Type 1 Diabetes with Fatima Gloria Shahzad: Blood Sugar, Needles & A Positive Attitude

Life with Type 1 Diabetes with Fatima Gloria Shahzad: Blood Sugar, Needles & A Positive Attitude   more places Fatima is a petite, radiant and beautiful 32-year-old with loving parents and a loving husband plus a great job. But there is more to the story that is hidden just beneath the surface. If you look at Fatima you would be very surprised to hear that she has an illness so serious she could die anytime if she makes a mistake or loses access to her medicine, insulin. She needs to wake up every single night to check her blood sugar and eat something to regulate it. Fatima is now 32 and has had diabetes since she was a teenager. Together with host Caitlin Arnould she discusses the following topics. How does a healthy teen, neither of whose parents have diabetes, develop diabetes and go on to life a healthy and happy life? How will the affect getting pregnant and having children for her? How does she stay positive despite near-death experiences and the need to be constantly vigilant? Contact Fatima on her Twitter here & on her LinkedIn here Fatima’s recommendations: Book: The Discovery of Insulin by Michael Bliss Place to visit: Iceland Method for managing stress: communication & being vulnerable The post #18: Fatima Shahzad appeared first on Beauty Is Eternal.