I speak to Ken Tait who is living with type 2 diabetes. We talk about Ken’s life and: His diagnosis story The STIGMA people with type 2 diabetes faceShame and Guilt people living with type 2 diabetes experienceUseful links:Ken Tait on TwitterKen on InstagramDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Information shared on the podcast is not medical information or advice. Please consult your medical team for specialist information and advice.

I speak to Duke who is a Spoken Word Poet and lives with type 1 diabetes and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder both conditions are stigmatised and misunderstood. We talk about Duke’s life and:  His diagnosis story The impact chronic illnesses have had on his mental healthChallenges in the workplaceEthnicity and identityLewis Hamilton seeing his poetry  Useful links:Duke on InstagramAll of Duke's linksDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018.

I speak to Marcel who is a member of a group called Blazin Squad and was also on Love Island in 2017. Marcel was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2020. In our chat we talk about: His diagnosis story how researching type 1 in the hours after diagnosis surprised his doctorsLife in the entertainment industry with type 1 diabetes Dealing with diabetes emergencies The importance of his family when living with type 1 and moreUseful links:Marcel on InstagramThe Somerville's - YouTube ChannelDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018.

Paul Coker is on the podcast this episode. Paul has been living with type 1 diabetes since 1977. Paul has a keen interest in type 1 diabetes and exercise, particularly insulin sensitivity. Over the years Paul has been living with the condition he has overcome many challenges. He shares how he needed to advocate for himself again nurses when he was under the age of 10. Useful links:Paulcoker.comPaul on Twitter1bloodydrop.comDaniel on Instagram Sound from Zapsplat.com A bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018.

My guest today is Anita Beckwith. Anita leads the Diabetes Specialist Dietitian Team and DAFNE services at Kings College Hospital in London. Anita's practice is heavily embedded within the National DAFNE Consortium. Anita is also a certified fertility dietician. Anita supports many women, men and couples through their fertility journey.  When it comes to preconception for people living with diabetes it has been focused on our glucose levels however Anita provides a more holistic approach to supporting diabetes management, overall nutrition and lifestyle. Useful links:Anita on InstagramFertility.Hormone.Dietician - InstagramAnita's websiteUseful links for AnitaDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I speak to Paul aka the Diabetic Dad. Paul has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 37 years and of course, that means he’s seen many changes in diabetes care over the years. We start our chat from Paul’s diagnosis (which is the teaser you might have heard) and then we move into life. A keyword for this episode is ‘life stages’. A key point in Paul’s life, diabetes was there and mostly to take stock of everything and then make a change. From hypos at school and on the way to work, to retinopathy operations to him becoming a leading voice in #gbdoc on Twitter, we talk about it all. Useful links:Paul on TwitterPaul on InstagramPaul's blogDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I’m joined by Adrianna aka a girl talking about diabetestech. Adrianna was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes whilst growing up in Poland. Adrianna's determination to travel has led her on to many experiences when living with type 1 diabetes. In our conversation we discuss:Adrianna’s honeymoon period after diagnosisWhy France was a diabetes heavenHonesty with the diabetes communityMotivation for helping women with diabetes techand much moreUseful links:Adrianna on InstagramDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

This is another live podcast recording thanks to Connected in Motion. I spoke to Alexis, Duke and Reba who all live with type 1 diabetes and one diagnosed at least with mental illness. We talk about the difficulties faced overcoming stigma, navigating those 'good' and 'bad' diabetes days when mental illness is at play and much more. Who are Connected in Motion?Connected in Motion creates a culture of support and engagement in diabetes self-management through experiential diabetes education and outdoor adventure pursuits. By creating a community that is motivating, supporting, and inspiring individuals to take charge of their health today, we are helping to improve the quality of life for people with diabetes now and tomorrow.Useful linksReba on InstagramDuke on InstagramAlexis on InstagramA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018.

In this episode, I’m joined by Lindsay. Lindsay is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Licensed Mindful Eating for Diabetes Facilitator, and HAES (Health At Every Size) aligned practitioner and has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 32 years is the host of the Intuitive Diabetic Podcast.  In our conversation we discuss:Intuitive eating with diabetesLindsay's life with type 1 for over 32 yearsThe positive impact Lindsay's move to intuitive eating has had on her children 5 top tips to break free from diet cultureSetting goals differently  Useful links:Lindsay on InstagramThe Intuitive Diabetic PodcastLindsay websiteDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I’m joined by Hasan.  In our conversation we discuss:Losing confidence after being diagnosed with two chronic illnesses within six monthsReaching acceptance of having type 1 diabetes and the journey afterwardsChanging his mindset and thriving from the changesManaging levels when going to the gym ***Trigger Warning: In this episode, there is a discussion on suicide.***Useful links:Hasan on InstagramDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I’m joined by Thapi.  In our conversation we discuss:the challenges Thapi faced after her diagnosis with type 1 diabetes and going back into the education systemnavigating the healthcare system in South Africa as a person living with diabetesovercoming diabetes burnout living with bipolar disorder and type 1 diabetes  ***Trigger Warning: This episode mentions not taking insulin and there is a discussion on suicide.***Useful links:Thapi on InstagramDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I’m joined by Maria.  In our conversation we discuss:Maria’s misdiagnosis of type 2 diabetes the challenges Maria faced after her diagnosis with type 1 diabetes and being a mum to a toddlerovercoming diabetes burnout with the use of technologymanaging glucose levels when doing shift workUseful links:Maria on InstagramDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle. Michelle has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 23 years. In our conversation we discuss:Michelle using Encarta to diagnose her type 1 diabeteshow Michelle navigated her teenage years and the responsibility of living with type 1the highs and lows and in-betweens of Michelle’s pregnancy journey the importance of peer support after her pregnancy from T1D Sugarmummas how Michelle finds joy and positivity when living with type  1 diabetesIt’s an open and honest conversation and some topics we discuss may cause upset. We do discuss Diabulimia and eating disorders please take this as a trigger warning. Useful links:Michelle on InstagramType 1 Diabetic Sugar Mommas (@t1dsugarmommas) • Instagram photos and videosT1D Sugarmamas on FacebookDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition along with for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I’m joined by Natalie. Natalie is an Eating Disorder recovery mentor who has a lived experience of overcoming an eating disorder. Natalie was a guest on episode 38 and in this episode, the focus is on Natalie’s journey living with type 1. Natalie discusses:her life living with Diabulimia and eating disorders and the impact this has on those around herthe moment that made her want to change finding her reason why and how this made her changelife as a recovery mentorIt’s an open and honest conversation and some topics we discuss may cause upset. We do discuss Diabulimia and eating disorders please take this as a trigger warning. Useful links:Natalie on InstagramThe Balanced Diabetic CommunityDaniel on InstagramA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition along with for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

This is a live recorded episode from the Connected in Motion virtual slipstream event in April 2021. I’m joined by Chelcie and Natalie to discuss living with complications of type 1 diabetes. It’s an open and honest conversation and some topics we discuss may cause upset. The overall takeaway is that we should be having conversations about this topic to take away the fear related to complications. The reason, life still goes on after being diagnosed with complications. Connected in Motion creates a culture of support and engagement in diabetes self-management through experiential diabetes education and outdoor adventure pursuits. By creating a community that is motivating, supporting, and inspiring individuals to take charge of their health today, we are helping to improve the quality of life for people with diabetes now and tomorrow.Useful links:Connected in MotionChelcie on InstagramThe Soul of Diabetes PodcastNatalie on InstagramThe Balanced Diabetic CommunityDaniel on InstagramA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition along with for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I speak to Mary who has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 30 years. Mary is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an advocate for self-love. Mary and I discuss growing up with type 1, her motivation for getting into this field of work. We also have a deep dive into inner child healing and how we can work towards living our best lives. Trigger Warning some of the topics we discuss may cause upset. Useful links:Mary on InstagramDaniel on InstagramA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition along with for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I speak to Andrew who lives with type 3c diabetes. Andrew has also been living with Von Hippel–Lindau disease (VHL), also known as Von Hippel–Lindau syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder with multisystem involvement. [2] It is characterized by visceral cysts and benign tumours with the potential for subsequent malignant transformation (information taken from Wikipedia). Andrew openly shares his journey living with both conditions and all the challenges that it brings. We also discuss: The benefits of having an official type 1 diabetes diagnosis in gaining access to diabetes technologyLife with VHL and the impact this has on his type 3c diabetesQualities gained whilst living with chronic illnessUseful links:Andrew on InstagramDaniel on InstagramA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition along with for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I speak to Mila who has been living with LADA (which stands for Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) is a slow-progressing form of autoimmune diabetes) diabetes since 2020 however Mila was originally diagnosed or misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2016. Mila is a blogger and known advocate in the diabetes online community and is also known as the Hangry Woman. In our chat we speak about: coming to terms with not only a new diagnosis but also a misdiagnosisthe difference in conversations Mila experienced when she was in a healthcare setting as a person living with type 2 diabetes in comparison to a person living with LADA culturally appropriate diabetes advicenavigating the diabetes world as a black womanmaking memes with Paul Rudd  Useful links:MilaHangrywoman.comMila on YoutubeMila on FacebookMila on InstagramMila on TwitterGetting over a hard week. » Hangry Woman®SuperdrugSuperdrug | Beauty, Health, Skincare & PerfumeManaging your DiabetesSocial Media - Online CommunitiesCherise Shockley (@BonafideCherise)GBDoc Tweetchat Host (@GbdocTChost)Diabetes Social Media Advocacy (@DiabetesSocMed)Daniel on InstagramA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition along with for over 25 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

In this episode, I speak to Emily who has been living with type 1 for 7 years. You might already know Emily as she is the co-host on the Pancreas Pals podcast (go check that out!). Emily and I had a good conversation and we spoke about: Emily being misdiagnosed and it taking nearly a year for her to be diagnosed with type 1Moving to New York 2 days after being diagnosedThe challenges she faced navigating the healthcare system in the USAEmily’s diabetes burnout experienceLooping and everything that comes with itUseful links:Emily on InstagramPancreas Pals on Instagramhttps://pancreaspals.com/Pancreas Pals on FacebookDaniel on InstagramA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition along with for over 24 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.

Cara's daughter lives with type 1 diabetes after being diagnosed at 14 months old. At diagnosis her daughter was also diagnosed with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) which is a rare, inherited, long-term condition that children are born with and they also found out that her daughter was born Situs Inversus which is a genetic condition in which the organs in the chest and abdomen are positioned in a mirror image from their normal positions. This was an intense period of time for Cara and her family, to say the least. I should also add that Cara was visiting a friend in Scotland from France where is where she lives. In our chat, Cara talks about life with type 1 and PCD, the practical challenges she and her family faced when leaving the UK to return to their home in France, and life afterwards. A poignant part of our conversation was when Cara shares the impact that .5 of a unit of insulin had on her daughter's glucose levels when she was still a baby. A bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition along with for over 24 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit the follow button.Important linksCara InstagramCara - BlogDaniel - InstagramWEGO Health Awards