Laurenis a dedicated professional with a passion for health promotion, improvinglives, community engagement & advocacy for all people living with diabetes. As the Health Promotion & Communications Manager at PDC Health Hub, she develops impactful communications, programs and services for the diabetes (and wider) community. Having been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 28, and growing up with a mother with T1D, Lauren brings her lived experience and deep understanding of the condition to her work each day. She is an active member ofthe PDC Collective, a peer support and advocacy group. She also leads numerous advocacy projects and is an active member of steering groups and advisory groups working tirelessly to bring awareness and positive change to the world of diabetes.

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