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Chrissy Teigen Praises Meghan Markle, Highlights Type 1 Diabetes Screening After Son's Diagnosis

Teigen used a PEOPLE interview at a Shine Away event to urge early type 1 diabetes screening following son Miles' diagnosis.

Overview

  • In an exclusive PEOPLE interview, Teigen said she "adores" Meghan Markle and called her "incredibly strong" while rejecting the notion that Meghan seeks polarizing attention.
  • She said their friendship deepened after her appearance on season two of Meghan's Netflix series With Love, Meghan.
  • Asked about playdates with Archie and Lilibet, Teigen said her children have not had them because she largely stays home, though she would welcome the chance.
  • Teigen appeared at Hello Sunshine's Shine Away event as a Sanofi spokesperson to promote early type 1 diabetes screening through the company's telehealth-enabled request platform.
  • She connected her advocacy to son Miles' type 1 diagnosis and said earlier screening and a support network would have eased the early challenges.