Kristin Busche celebrates 50 years since diabetes diagnosis [Video]

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and St. Joseph’s Healthcare in London Ont. is shining a light on people that are finding a community of support in digital spaces.

Kristin Busche was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes five decades ago, now she dedicates her time to helping other people coming to terms with their diagnosis.

“I’ll help somebody 24/7. If it means staying up until 4 am with a parent, I’ll do it, no problem. Or for somebody older who just doesn’t understand tech? No problem,” said the 57-year-old.

The landscape of diabetes treatment and technology has been completely upended throughout Busche’s lifetime.

Kristin Busche is seen in this undated photo from around the time of her diagnosis (Source: St. Joseph’s Healthcare, London)

After starting on her first continuous glucose monitor, Busche said she unlocked a whole new community of support online – the diabetes online community spread across social media …