This week on Mamabetes hosts Ashleigh, Carleigh and Rachel are joined again by guest Renza Scibilia, National Program Manager for Type 1 Diabetes at Diabetes Australia, who chats with us about the reactions other people may have when learning of your pregnancy with diabetes.We also talk about managing changes in relationships with our loved ones during pregnancy.
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Renza has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1998 and is well-known in the diabetes online community, and is well-versed in social media, its influence on people with chronic health conditions and application in peer support.
She is the author of one of Australia’s most widely-read patient blogs, Diabetogenic, (www.diabetogenic.wordpress.com) and has written for many online and print publications.
Renza has extensive experience as a facilitator, presenter and media spokesperson having presented at conferences in locally and around the world. She speaks about topics including the importance of peer support in chronic health management and why language matters in diabetes and healthcare.
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