Find your tribe, share what you know, and let other people’s stories lift you.
Summary
Of all the forces that shape how well a person lives with T1D, peer support is probably among the least talked about and most undervalued. However, for many people it is the thing that changes everything. Find your tribe, or become part of someone else’s. Share what you know. Not everyone has what you have.
Insight
When Roger shared his experiences racing across continents in the Five Deserts Slam with me, and some of his training tips on exercise and nutrition, it propelled me to achieve my own extraordinary things. Sharing what he knew with me had a ripple effect on what others who hear my own story now believe is possible. When others share my story, they become part of that chain too.
These Moves are drawn from lived experience and reflect my ‘Fitter for Having It’ approach.
They are not medical advice. Always consult qualified health professionals before adjusting your T1D plan.