LkLadyPod #14 Jean, Andrea and Type 1 Diabetes

<p>The first episode of the 2020 has Emma questioning whether we are in a new decade while Ann challenges a popular 'misconception'.</p> <p> </p> <p>More importantly though, Emma and Ann chat with Jean Langford and Andrea Habenicht about living with Type 1 Diabetes They discuss the current resources in Ireland, and the misunderstandings surrounding the invisible condition.</p> <p> </p> <p>Would a touring artist be able to manage their diabetes?</p> <p> </p> <p>Jean was diagnosed at the age of 11, and Andrea at the age of 8.</p> <p>Andrea has gone on to work as an assistant psychologist at a diabetes day centre, and Jean has been exploring the merits of running for managing your blood sugar levels.</p> <p> </p> <p>Resources: www.JDRF.org is the leading global research and advocacy group for type 1 diabetes.</p> <p>www.typeonerun.org is an offshoot of JDRF and is intended for those affected by type 1 diabetes, interested in getting active and meeting others with t1d. There are currently only 12 people using the website in Ireland. </p> <p> </p> <div dir="auto"> <p>This podcast goes out the third Thursday of every month or 'Thirdsday' - if you will.</p> <p>Follow The Limerick Lady @LkLadyHQ and 'The Limerick Lady' on Facebook</p> <p>Follow Ann on Twitter @annblake78 and Insta blakeo_23</p> <p>Follow all things Emma <a href= "http://www.emmalangfordmusic.com/">www.emmalangfordmusic.com</a></p> <p>This episode is sponsored by Rift Coffee Ltd, 30 Mallow Street Limerick. A very gorgeous place.</p> <p>Follow Rift on Instagram and Twitter @riftcoffeeltd Facebook.com/riftcoffe <a href= "http://www.riftcoffee.com">www.riftcoffee.com</a></p> <p>Recorded with support from The Limerick Post www.limerickpost.ie</p> </div> <p> </p>