Bonus: Ron’s Wild Ride - A Cupcake, Chaos, and 47 Years of T1D (Listener's Story)

We Are T1D

Welcome back to the "We Are T1D" podcast, where we feature inspiring and entertaining stories from the Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) community! In this week’s mid-week episode, we bring you a funny and heartwarming tale from Ron, a 71-year-old T1D legend who’s been living with Type 1 Diabetes for an incredible 47 years.

Ron accepted our challenge to share a funny story, and he delivered an unforgettable gem! In this episode, Ron recounts a sunny Saturday afternoon full of temptation, mischief, and a daring cupcake heist. With his grandson Alan's help in typing out the story, Ron gives us a vivid glimpse into his adventurous spirit, filled with humor and the unexpected twists of diabetes management.

From sneaking a red velvet cupcake to facing a hypoglycemic episode that had his heart racing, Ron's story is an emotional rollercoaster and a true testament to resilience and laughter within the T1D community.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 - We share one of your incredible T1D stories
• 00:50 - Ron's Listener Story Intro
• 02:04 - Ron's Listener Story
• 08:37 - How to submit your story at WeAreT1D.com

Tune in as we dive into Ron’s world, filled with relatable moments and a cliffhanger that will leave you wanting more! Will Ron’s blood sugar stabilize? What hilarious moments follow? You don’t want to miss this unforgettable story.

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