Not Your Typical Gap Year - The Teen That Fixed Carb Counting - Diego Szekely In this episode, we sit down with a remarkable young founder who turned a life-changing diagnosis into a global solution. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just 15, he quickly developed an intense discipline around managing his condition—carefully weighing every meal and tracking every detail. But when he began volunteering at a hospital, he noticed a major gap: most patients were simply guessing their carb intake—and often getting it wrong. Instead of accepting the status quo, he decided to fix it. At just 18 years old, during a gap year before university, he built Carbetic—a groundbreaking app that uses 3D scanning technology to accurately estimate the carb content of meals. Today, it's used by thousands of people worldwide and recommended by doctors across Austria, with clinical research on the horizon. This conversation explores discipline, empathy, and what happens when personal challenges spark powerful innovation—all before turning 19. Join the Diapoint mailing list for exclusive insights, offers and diabetes wisdom. If you're enjoying this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! Your feedback helps us create content that serves you better. So, if you have a moment, please head over to Apple Podcasts—or wherever you listen to your podcasts—and give us a rating and review. Five-star ratings really help us reach more listeners. Don't forget to hit that 'Subscribe' button so you never miss an episode. And, if any of our episodes or guests resonate with you, share them on social media or forward them to friends and family who would benefit from our community's collective wisdom. Visit the D-Shop where we offer beautiful, practical diabetes supplies and lifestyle accessories. The Ultimate T1D Game Plan: A game-changing home study program for parents of school-aged children with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes resources. Looking for health support? Set up a FREE Health Plan call today! Book a time to meet with Pam at this link. Watch our podcast episodes and more on our YouTube Channel! @DiapointTV Connect with Diapoint @diapointme: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Connect with Diapoint Arabia: Instagram | Facebook | DiapointArabia.com Find episodes, show notes and guest info of all Dia-Logue episodes on the Diapoint website. Would you like to sponsor our podcast? Get in touch: info@diapointme.com Diapoint is the place for people touched by diabetes. For more information and full details of our work, visit diapointme.com . Subscribe to the podcast so you get notifications for all our episodes, and please share it on social media or with anyone you think could benefit from this free content. Thank you for listening!
