Episode 267 - Monique La Bomme - Sponsored by Medtronic

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