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Episode 20: From Teen Diagnosis to Diabetes Coach: Lachie's Story
In this episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast, host Jacqui Kidman chats with Lachlan Trowell — a Type 1 diabetes coach, content creator, and passionate advocate for holistic diabetes management. Diagnosed just two days before Christmas at age 14, Lachie shares the story of his diagnosis, the emotional and physical toll it took, and the unique challenges of navigating adolescence while learning to manage a chronic condition.
Lachie opens up about how his family — especially his mum — rallied around him after his diagnosis, the role sport and nutrition play in his management, and the importance of trial, error, and resilience. Now, more than a decade into life with Type 1, he’s built a coaching business to fill the education gaps he wishes were there for him.
This conversation is packed with wisdom, lived experience, and relatable laughs. Whether you’re a parent, newly diagnosed, or decades into life with Type 1, there’s something for everyone in this episode.
💡 What We Talk About:
- Lachie’s diagnosis story and catching it before DKA
- Managing Type 1 as a teenager (and how puberty complicates things)
- Confidence, mental health, and the social dynamics of injections
- What Lachie wishes more newly diagnosed families were told
- Why movement, sleep, stress, and food timing matter
- Coaching others through the ups, downs, and data
🔗 Connect with Lachie:
Follow Lachie on Instagram: @trainer.trowell
He shares practical advice, training tips, and honest insights on life with Type 1
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