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Shannon is a T1D from Australia who is passionate about contributing to diabetes awareness. He knows as well as anyone in the community that diabetes is a 24 hour/7 days a week/365 days a year role. Because of this, Shannon knows the importance of having access to the right support products/services for not just your diagnosis but also for you and your everyday lifestyle, which is why he's partnered with Glucology to share more stories and connect people to the right resources.
Today, we asked him 8 questions to facilitate in him sharing an Australian perspective on how diabetes is supported/not supported, and how access differs for many different groups. Shannon also uses the opportunity to outline how the mental & physical support has changed over time for him and for others around him.
Always think global in the first context. Look globally, nationally, across your state and then local area. You will get a great picture at all levels of what you have access to. Look for resources in your local area. Living in Melbourne - Victoria, Australia I would visit sites like Diabetes Australia, Diabetes Victoria and related sites which are level, well resourced and have the appropriate professionals looking out for you. If you want to connect with others, find local groups in your area or online to connect with people and know you are not on the journey alone. There are many others who have it - it comes with the old saying "A problem shared, is a problem halved". Don't be afraid to ask questions, and when people ask you a question - be confident in your condition, as most of the time they are wanting to be better informed about it by a person who lives with it.
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Recap
Living with diabetes looks very different for everyone, despite the shared struggles of having a diagnosis that requires your attention continuously throughout the day, everyday! Sometimes, we may all live in our own bubbles and may not realise or take into consideration other perspectives that would very much help us with our own journeys too!
As part of our new community collaborative project, we thought it could be refreshing to start discussions around global issues and how it may affect diabetes management and access.
Our Services and Blog posts are NOT intended to substitute any professional medical advice or treatment and are offered for informational purposes only. Remember to always work with your doctor before changing anything about your medication or diabetes management. The above information is NOT medical advice.
