Mark Jones-Maynard is a dedicated full-time firefighter and Nationally Registered Paramedic with the Westwood, MA Fire Department.

Outside of his work, Mark channels his lifelong passion for music as a drummer, with years of experience across various aspects of music, including marching percussion, jazz band, progressive metal bands, and teaching as a percussion instructor. An avid sports enthusiast, Mark has always maintained an active lifestyle, with pickleball being his latest favorite pursuit.

Diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes at just six months old, he has successfully managed the condition for over 32 years, maintaining excellent health and avoiding any long-term complications associated with T1D.

Above all, Mark is a proud father to two young boys and a devoted husband, embodying resilience and balance both at work and home.

Mark Jones Maynard Facebook Contact: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1221790346

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This episode hits close to home for me. My father is a retired firefighter of 32 years. I grew up in a firefighting family learning discipline and honor. Everything that Mark discusses today about his occupation is a reflection of the culture I grew up in.

I want to extend a huge thank you to all EMS personnel, Nurses, Police Officers, essential workers, and Firefighters. You are crucial to our protection and safety. Mark, as a T1D, is beyond an inspiration for what he does.

Please enjoy our conversation.

In May 2024, I spent seven full days on the Kahiltna Glacier and at Denali Basecamp. Denali is the tallest mountain in North America. We'll cover my time during the Denali Prep Course and how my T1D body reacted to life on the glacier.

This is T1Determined.

Ben Wessel played baseball as a pitcher at the University of Rhode Island (Class of 2017). Just turned 30, Ben has had Type-1 Diabetes for 23 years since he was 7 years old. Growing up playing sports year-round and earning scholarships to play baseball at the collegiate level, he has learned a lot about how to maximize performance while controlling blood glucose.

Thank you Ben for enriching our audience with an immense amount of knowledge and for providing us with multiple actionable items. Please enjoy our conversation.