Guest Speaker Chats
#diabeteschat – Jean Langford
Come join the #diabeteschat community and connect with people from all around the world living with /or have a connection to diabetes. #diabeteschat is an inclusive community for all and this week our guest speaker is Jean Langford with hosts Mary & Tony.Come join the #diabeteschat community and connect with people from all around the world living with /or have a connection to diabetes. #diabeteschat is an inclusive community for all and this week our guest speaker was Jean Langford with hosts Mary and Tony.Jean is a resilient and passionate advocate who has been living with type 1 diabetes for 17 years. Known as the_dia_being_mindset on socials, Jean is an Irish student dietitian, sea swimmer, dancer, singer, and writer. In December 2020, she started blogging on Instagram under the theme “dia-being,” aiming for an honest portrayal of life with diabetes. Jean’s advocacy extends to promoting access to diabetes care and technology, and she actively engages in the diabetes online community. Her journey has led her to major conferences, speaking engagements, and even setting up a peer support group in Edinburgh. Jean’s story is one of empowerment, resilience, and a commitment to fostering understanding and support within the diabetes community
In this #DiabetesChat we talked about:- Jean’s diagnosis and journey with Type 1 Diabetes- Burnout
– Diabetes care in different regions- Her involvement with IDF Europe Leadership Lab and #dedoc – her blog and much much more.
