In this heartfelt episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast, host Jacqui Kidman sits down with Megan, a fellow Type 1 Mum, to share the powerful story of her son Beau, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes just after his first birthday — while the family was already navigating his epilepsy diagnosis.

Megan opens up about the early warning signs that were missed, the instinct that something wasn’t right and the overwhelming emotions of managing two complex conditions at once. She also reflects on what it’s been like supporting Beau through early childhood with diabetes, building confidence in decision-making and finding the support she needed as a Mum.

This episode is an honest look at mother’s intuition, advocacy, and the resilience it takes to keep showing up, day after day.

💡 In This Episode You’ll Hear:

How Beau’s epilepsy diagnosis unfolded — and how it masked early signs of diabetes
The missed clues and hospital visits leading up to Beau’s Type 1 diagnosis at age 1
The shock of managing two life-altering conditions in a baby
The emotional toll and how Megan found strength and support
Navigating early childhood diabetes — pumps, CGMs, daycare, and fussy eating
What it’s like when dad also lives with Type 1 — and how the family learned together
How childcare managed Beau’s care (and the gaps in training and support)
Megan’s reflections on self-care, therapy and finding her community

Connect further with Megan and Beau:
Instagram: @beau.t1d

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Episode 27: Navigating Two Diagnoses: Megan's Journey with Beau's Type 1 Diabetes and Epilepsy