Conditions: Type 1 Diabetes

Wears: Interchangeable Silicone Bracelet and Sports Silicone Navy

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“Living with type 1 diabetes is never easy, however I strive to make it easier.”

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Callum McKain is 33 and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. His life changed suddenly at 27 when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes completely out of the blue. One day he was healthy and working a job he loved – the next he was learning how to manage a lifelong condition, 24 hours a day.

The moment everything changed

Callum’s diagnosis came as a shock. With no warning, he had to adjust to the reality of type 1 diabetes and everything that comes with it - constant monitoring, new routines, and the mental load of managing blood sugars day in, day out. The early days felt brutal and overwhelming, but he kept going, learning step by step how to live confidently with his condition.

Finding a new path and a new purpose

Before diabetes, Callum worked offshore on oil platforms around the world, a career built on travel and adventure. But after his diagnosis, he had to step away from that job. Not because he wanted to, but because some environments just aren’t safely compatible with insulin and blood sugar management out at sea. So he adapted, moved into different work, and looked for ways to keep doing what he loved in a new way.

When Callum started training for marathons with type 1 diabetes, he searched everywhere for advice and found very little real-world information from people actually doing it. So he decided to become that person. He began sharing what worked for him, what didn’t, and what he was still figuring out. His videos started with practical tips for managing blood glucose while running, then grew into honest, everyday content about life with type 1 - the highs, the lows, the learning curves, and the wins people outside the community don’t always see. Slowly, a supportive community formed around those shared experiences.

Living boldly with MedicAlert beside him

For Callum, diabetes hasn’t been a limitation - it’s been fuel. A reason to push further, learn more, and prove that life can still be active, bold, and full. Today, he’s proud to partner with MedicAlert because his story reflects what MedicAlert is all about: helping people with hidden medical conditions feel safe and supported, whether they’re running marathons, travelling, working, or just living day to day. For anyone with type 1 diabetes, having something that can speak for you in an emergency matters and that peace of mind makes independence possible.