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I have just come back from volunteering in a school in Honduras for a year, and I am type 1 diabetic!
I decided I wanted to explore a part of the world I had never been to before, experience a new way of living, learn about another culture and of course, trying the food! But there was one big question... how would I be able to manage my diabetes?
Well, with lots of planning, I took a year's worth of insulin and other kit with me, and at 17, ! was off on my adventure!
I am really passionate about waking up every morning and being excited to live my life. I really value independence and didn't want diabetes to stop me from living life on my own terms.
I share my own experiences with t1d, and I really want others to believe that they can also follow their dreams without diabetes stopping them!
Well, with lots of planning, I took a year's worth of insulin and other kit with me, and at 17, ! was off on my adventure!
I am really passionate about waking up every morning and being excited to live my life. I really value independence and didn't want diabetes to stop me from living life on my own terms.
I share my own experiences with t1d, and I really want others to believe that they can also follow their dreams without diabetes stopping them!
In Honduras, I learned a lot of amazing things. Including dealing with the cultural differences, learning a new language, and working as a teacher in a school!
I had help from both my parents, Dawn and Leon, to help me plan my medical stuff to get to Honduras. They are both very supportive and wanted to see me following my dreams.
In Honduras, I learned a lot of amazing things. Including dealing with the cultural differences, learning a new language, and working as a teacher in a school!
I had help from both my parents, Dawn and Leon, to help me plan my medical stuff to get to Honduras. They are both very supportive and wanted to see me following my dreams.
Ever since diagnosis in 2022 at 14, as a family, we have been writing down all of the carb info in a notebook, and that really helped me in Honduras because I was already used to confidently managing t1d.
Ever since diagnosis in 2022 at 14, as a family, we have been writing down all of the carb info in a notebook, and that really helped me in Honduras because I was already used to confidently managing t1d.
So, that's how The Carbculator came to life!
The booklet was designed to make carb counting simpler and easier so that us type 1 diabetics don't need to be thinking about diabetes all the time, we can just get on with our wonderful lives whilst managing t1d with the right tools.
It started off as a little notebook, and now it's a tool that can be shared with others who also have type 1 diabetes!
So, that's how The Carbculator came to life!
The booklet was designed to make carb counting simpler and easier so that us type 1 diabetics don't need to be thinking about diabetes all the time, we can just get on with our wonderful lives whilst managing t1d with the right tools.
It started off as a little notebook, and now it's a tool that can be shared with others who also have type 1 diabetes!
At T1D Life and Travel, we truly believe that with the right preparation, support and confidence, teenagers with Type 1 Diabetes can do incredible things without having diabetes limit them.
Hi, I’m Georgina
I am 18, and am from Scotland.
Right now I’ve recently just came back from my gap year volunteering in Honduras. I have been teaching, exploring, improving my Spanish, and learning to cook Honduran food!
But besides the adventure, I’ve also had to figure out exactly how to manage Type 1 diabetes while living abroad.
From keeping insulin cold during power cuts, to navigating airports and local food, I’ve lived the ups and downs of preparing for a diabetic gap year.
There were so many things I learned from dealing with t1d abroad, and I've shared lots of my experiences on social media.
Now, I'm on to the next step, which for me is starting uni. This will come with its own experiences, and I will be sharing them on social media as well!
Hi, I’m Dawn
I’m Georgina’s very proud mum.
I was the one at home making sure nothing was missed before she flew out, from calculating the amount of kit needed for the year and suitcase weight limits to the endless packing lists.
I know what it feels like to want your child to have the adventure of a lifetime without losing peace of mind.
In my videos, I share with you the parent perspective, so you can feel confident knowing everything is covered.
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