80. Lessons Learned from a Year in Europe as an Ex-Pat with T1D Mom Lacey Weisbaum

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno

We have a great guest on the show today, Lacey Weisbaum.

Lacey is an ex-pat, an English teacher, and a mom to three boys under 10. Her son Ethan was diagnosed with T1D before his second birthday. Her family was one of the earliest families that I coached back in 2016, so they'll always have a super special place in my heart.

One year ago, Lacey and her family moved to Italy from Chicago for her husband, Brian's job. Together, they’re learning how to live a slower and more intentional life, how to navigate T1D in a foreign country, and how to appreciate the cultural shifts and differences from life in the US.

We also talk about…

• The diabetes-related logistics that Lacey and her husband had to consider before moving internationally
• The differences in health and wellness in Europe vs. America
• The implications of testing family members to see if they have markers for T1D
• … and so much more!

This episode is not just for parents with T1D kids, this is a conversation truly anyone will find fascinating.
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