'Diabetes makes you dig deep to find out who you are' - Mohammad AlBahar

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories

Today’s guest is Mohammad AlBahar, also known as @thediabetictraveler. Diagnosed at just two years old, he’s witnessed mammoth changes in diabetes managed since he was diagnosed in 1985.
Moh is the founder of the Diabetes Ambassadors Program, a non-profit in Kuwait that works to empower people living with diabetes by advocating for the needs and rights of those living with the condition.
As well as peer support and education, the foundation is currently working towards establishing new laws for people with diabetes in the workplace.
Moh reveals how existing as the best version of himself possible is the most powerful tool he has to challenge misconceptions, while crucially understanding that changing a person’s perspective cannot be forced.
We also talk about burnout, fitness, the challenges of airport security, the psychology of diabetes and most importantly, why Lego is Moh’s not-so-secret superpower when it comes to dealing with the mental load of diabetes.
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