Episode 222 - Austin James, T1D Recording Artist

On this episode of Diabetics Doing Things, Rob is reunited with musician and face of the Freestyle Libre, Austin James! Austin and Rob originally met during the pandemic as a part of the @beyondtype1 Imagine Spotlights Series. Rob and Eritrea talk to Austin about: * Testing on a friend’s glucose machine (and raising some eyebrows) leading to a T1D diagnosis. * Life as a musician starting early including being classically trained in violin * CGM access and becoming the face of nationwide Freestlye Libre ads * The importance of CGM access and representing black and brown communities * When T1D leads to another chronic illness diagnosis * Mental health as a POC with Type One Diabetes We want to hear from you. Send your questions, comments, queries, and general diabetes concerns to THE MAILBAG at [email protected]!