Episode 115: It's A New Chapter

Renee was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 7 years old, 22 years ago today! HAPPY DIAVERSARY SUNRAYYYY!! She recently had her first child. She was told for years that she wouldn't be able to have her own kids.Most people living with type one diabetes feel alone in the fight until they meet someone who truly understands. Renee, a sunshine in the T1D community, shares her remarkable journey from diagnosis at age seven to becoming a new mother at 28, all while managing Type One Diabetes. Her smile, unwavering in the face of life's challenges, reveals a depth of strength that will inspire anyone navigating similar struggles.During our conversation, Renee breaks down what it’s really like growing up with T1D, from early diagnosis to battling DKA and high-stress moments during adolescence. Her family’s unwavering support shaped her outlook, why community and connection are vital, and how modern diabetes technology like insulin pumps and CGMs keep her moving forward. She candidly discusses the emotional toll of living with T1D, the importance of advocacy, and the hope for a future when a cure might finally become a reality.Renee is someone we all should get to know Follow Renee on m@sunrayy97