#140: Elizabeth Vesely | I Went Gung-Ho!
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It took me months to nail down an interview with Elizabeth Vesely after seeing her Facebook post about taking the polar plunge and it was well worth the wait. In this episode we discuss her misdiagnosis, addressing diabetes denial, and what living life to the fullest while you still can looks like for this T1D world traveler. BIO:  Elizabeth Vesely is a 61 year old woman who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in her forties. She retired at age 55 and has been traveling ever since including 17 cruises, 19 land trips covering all 7 continents. LINKS:
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