Hello and karibu to my blog.I am Elisabeth. I am a teacher, currently working and living in Tanzania in East Africa. I grew up in New Zealand but lived in Australia before moving here (and even have an Aussie passport).
I am Type 1 diabetic. This does not define me, but it certainly adds it's share of challenges to daily life. It has also changed the way I see the world.
I was diagnosed 6 weeks before moving to Tanzania. It was a terrifying decision to go ahead with the travel plans, but I am still here, 18 months later.
On this blog I would like to share my experiences travelling and teaching, and give a little taste of Tanzania. Popular travel blogs seem to be filled with images of healthy and adventurous young people doing amazing things, I would love to give a perspective on this from someone who has the odds stacked a bit more against them.
I hope that it will support and inspire anyone facing challenge, with or without illness. At the same time I am sure my family will enjoy the updates.
Thanks for reading.
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Disclaimer - Please note that nothing on this blog is intended to be interpreted as medical advice. I am not a medical professional. All T1 diabetes anecdotes are based my own observations and experiences. If I have used an image that belongs to you, I have tried to credit it if it has been possible. Please contact me if I have failed to do so and I will amend.
