In this episode of Diabetics Doing Things, sponsored by Medtronic, Rob is

joined by Monique La Bomme, in an episode recorded live on World Diabetes

Day at the Medtronic Diabetes headquarters in California. Monique shares

her experience of living with type 1 diabetes and discusses her journey

with diabetes alert dogs and diabetes management technology. The

conversation also delves into the importance of representation and advocacy

in the diabetes community.

Topics discussed:

1. Monique's diagnosis story and early days with diabetes

2. Diabetes management, technology, and the use of diabetes alert dogs

3. Representation and advocacy in the diabetes community

4. The impact of diabetic alert dogs on people's lives

5. Balancing diabetes management and social life as an actor and model

Here are key takeaways and lessons:

- Monique shares her diagnosis story, highlighting the importance of early

detection and the role of a lung specialist in her diagnosis.

- Her positive experience with diabetes management at a children's hospital

and the supportive diabetes community during her early days with diabetes.

- The significance of diabetes alert dogs in detecting glucose changes and

preventing severe hypoglycemia incidents.

- The importance of representation and advocacy in the diabetes community,

especially in showcasing diverse experiences and stories.

- The impact of diabetic alert dogs on raising awareness and inspiring

others to consider using service dogs for diabetes management.

References:

- Instagram handle: Monique La Bomme - [@moniquenicolee]

(https://www.instagram.com/moniquenicolee/)

- Medtronic - [Medtronic Diabetes](https://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/)

- World Diabetes Day - [International Diabetes

Federation](https://www.idf.org/our-activities/world-diabetes-day.html)

00:00  Live from Medtronic HQ: A Type 1 Diabetes Journey on World Diabetes

Day

05:09  Navigating Type 1 Diabetes: Community Support and Advanced

Technology

09:40  How a Diabetic Alert Dog Changed My Life: Monique’s Story

19:33  Breaking Barriers: Advocating for Diversity and Inclusivity in the

Diabetes Community