TypeCast: Life Between the Lines

Navigating Type 1 Diabetes and Solo Ocean Racing: Jack's Story

Natalie Balmain Season 1 Episode 19

In this episode, Jack speaks to Natalie about falling in love with sailing when he stepped onto his first boat at 6 years old. He reveals how his love of the sport meant that he never questioned whether type 1 diabetes would stop him sailing when he was diagnosed at the age of 15, and the many crossovers between sailing a boat alone and managing type 1 diabetes, Yes, really. Jack’s now on an incredible mission to become the first person with type 1 diabetes to complete the Vendée Globe - a solo sail around the world without assistance. After listening to this episode, we’re sure you’ll be left in no doubt that Jack will achieve his dream!

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