#72: Storm Ready: The Highs, Lows & Hidden Challenges of T1D in Emergency Services w/ Gunnar

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On today's episode, we hear from T1D and emergency services officer, Gunnar, who’s not only going to tell you what it was like being diagnosed with T1D in America, but also help get you prepared for storm season.

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TIME STAMPS

00:00 Introduction

00:52 Highs & Lows

6:05 Good news stories

10:43 Meet Gunnar

12:34 Gunnar’s diagnosis story

21:25 Gunnar’s management style

35:16 Working in Emergency Services

57:17 Preparing for storm season