PatientTalks: Living with T1D w/ Lujane Al-Azem

What is it like to get a life-changing diagnosis as a post-secondary student? On today's episode of PatientTalks, a spinoff of the DocTalks podcast, Lujane Al-Azem joins host Mandi Fields to talk about her diagnosis with type 1 diabetes as a university student, the lifestyle changes required and advice she has for others going through a similar experience.  

Lujane is a Care Partner at St. Joseph's. Care Partners are past or current patients, residents or caregivers who help inform and improve how care is given and received. Their work involves patient and family councils, co-design and quality improvement. You can learn more about Care Partnership and how to become a care partner on our website: https://www.sjhc.london.on.ca/patients-and-visitors/care-partnership  

Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcast is for informational purposes only. The material is not intended for and should not be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from a licensed health care practitioner.  

Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation. Produced by The Pod Cabin and Emily Mackey.