EP 58: Fearlessly Fighting T1D with Jennie Park
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EP 58: Fearlessly Fighting T1D with Jennie Park
Aug 20, 2020 Season 1 Episode 58
Amy Schmidt

Do you or someone you know live with a chronic condition? In this powerful episode I have a conversation with Jennie Park. ⠀

Having a chronic condition such as diabetes, specifically type 1, is difficult because there are no outward symptoms or signs....unless someone asks her about her insulin pump or sees her taking a blood test. No one realizes the daily investment that this condition takes.⠀

Jennie was diagnosed with T1D at 7, and is on a mission to help people connect and not feel alone.⠀

Empowering others through community and connection. Jennie launched a group called, Wine about diabetes....⠀

If you know someone living with a chronic condition, or has been diagnosed with Diabetes...please tag them and share this episode.

Episode Highlights:

  • How Jenny was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
  • Perimenopause and its effect on blood sugar
  • Her journey as a mom with diabetes
  • The Wine About Diabetes community
  • How her group started out and its vision
  • Common symptoms of type 1 diabetes
  • The importance of early diagnosis
  • The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
  • The role of genetics in type 1 diabetes 
  • Why you don’t need family history to be diagnosed 
  • Misconceptions with type 1 diabetes
  • The value of having a strong support system
  • Advice she would give to her 30-year-old self

Connect with Jennie:

Resources mentioned:

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