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Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories

Type 1 on 1 is a podcast that delves into the obscure, complex and challenging world of life with type 1 diabetes. Writer and broadcaster Jen Grieves, who was diagnosed at the age of 8, talks to compelling guests about their experiences of living with type 1 diabetes and how it’s shaped them - showing that there is no ‘normal’ when it comes to handling this complex and often misunderstood chronic condition.https://www.type1on1.com/

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'Life should be about my family, not my diabetes'...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/10/30

Today’s guest Richard Dixon has been living with type 1 diabetes for nearly 40 years.Diagnosed with the condition at the age of 2, Richard has spent a lot of his life in fear of his next injection due to a debilitating fear of needles.Every mealtime would cause huge amounts of worry, and the multiple daily injections he had no choice but to take steadily impacted every aspect of his life. Like so many people, Richard believed that insulin pumps were huge, bulky and incompatible with his

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56:03

'Go through the burnout, but come back. You owe it to...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/10/23

Sane Mazibuko’s introduction to type 1 diabetes was waking up in hospital after collapsing as a 6-year-old. But as she tells us in this heartfelt episode, being told what to do to manage a health condition is not the same as being told why or how.Growing up in Durban, South Africa, Sane had moved across the country as an adult before she spoke to her first endocrinologist, and after years of confusing and isolating experiences, she eventually found the support team that allowed her to be honest

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62:44

Finding the courage to be yourself with type 1...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/10/16

Adapting to a type 1 diabetes diagnosis is no small thing, and many of you will resonate with the discomfort Gavin Griffiths experienced as he tried to move through life as a teenager in the early 2000s alongside the diagnosis he received at the age of 8. In this episode Gavin details how after some tough years, a conversation with a younger, newly-diagnosed classmate flipped a switch that would send Gavin on a path of global diabetes leadership. Forming the charity Diathlete soon after it’s still

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72:58

'I gave my adult diagnosis too much of my brain'...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/09/04

‘I’m ready to put more life back into my life.’Get ready for a beautiful bolt of warmth, wit and wisdom from today’s guest, as we’re digging into the twists and shifts of an adult diagnosis with Isla Munro.Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 43 in 2021, her insight into the realities of the emotional side of type 1 diabetes was already more extensive than most of us living with the thing.Exactly two years earlier, one of the participants of Isla’s renowned art challenge 100 Days Project

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45:49

Building A Morning Routine: My experience and the...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/08/28

Last week I shared an episode with the wonderful Dr Monika Sharma all about cortisol.We talked about what it is, why we need it, how to regulate it and the role it plays in relation to type 1 diabetes. Within that chat we got onto the subject of a morning routine and what we can do to build healthy habits that can set us up for the day without being overstimulated and sending cortisol off the charts.I’m super thankful to Dr Monika for her expertise and knowledge, and during that conversation I

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63:19

'Cortisol isn't the enemy' - Your guide to cortisol...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/08/21

Social media is making a lot of noise about cortisol right now. But what exactly does this hormone do? How does it interact with other hormones in the body? What should someone with type 1 diabetes be aware of when it comes to cortisol?Today I’m digging deep with the wonderful Dr Monika Sharma, whose sister’s experiences with type 1 diabetes prompted her to pursue a career in medicine. We’re bringing you the facts away from the social media noise to discuss what exactly cortisol is, why we need it,

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61:04

The Diaries Check In: Things that go insulin pump in...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/08/14

It's been a hot minute but Ami Bennett (or should that be Dennett?) is back for a catch up!My dear friend and fellow type 1 Ami returns to give us the latest on her diabetes escapades.There's a lot to catch up on, as Ami's quest for a lower HbA1c has given her a few tales. I discuss the brave new world of tangles that come with a tubed insulin pump, Ami's been dealt a dia-fine and we accidentally invent the Diabetes Girl Guides. Plus, does anyone name their insulin pump? Asking for two

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71:47

Why is the UK Government debating diabetes in sport?...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/08/07

On September 3rd 2025, diabetes and sport will go under the global spotlight that is a House of Commons debate. In today’s episode the man who made it happen tells us why - and what this could mean for the millions of people living with diabetes in the UK.Chris Bright is one of the community’s crusaders. As part of his role as Community Partnerships and Events Lead at Breakthrough T1D in the UK, he has put diabetes in sport on the agenda at the highest possible level. The goal? To improve the

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64:23

Children with type 1 diabetes: Deep dive with senior...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/07/31

Senior Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian Lila Digkliou has been helping children and families living with type 1 diabetes for mroe than 10 years.She was inspired to move from general diabetes care into paedeatrics to help people with not only nutrition, but the perspective and tools needed to manage type 1 diabetes as early as possible in their lives.This value packed episode is full of tips and takeaways, as we discuss the most common concerns for parents and caregivers, how they differ from what young

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63:56

An unboring conversation on the 'boringness' of daily...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/07/24

The relentless, boring everyday that comes with living with type 1 diabetes can sometimes be overlooked in the stories we see online. While I think any and all achievements should be celebrated, there are days where just making it through without falling over IS the marathon. In this chatty episode, my guest Philippa Robilliard and I have an unboring conversation about the relentless, boring demands of the condition - from not realising you've run out of hypo treats until the next time you're having

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71:51

'We're seeing a phenomenon of type 1 plus type 2...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/07/17

Dr Jairo Noreña is an Endocrinology Fellow at Stanford University.After training as a physician in his native Colombia, Jairo moved to the States to continue dedicating his life to medicine. With a triple specialisation in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, and Obesity Medicine as well as long-standing fellowships at prestigious universities including Harvard, Columbia and of course Stanford, to say Jairo has a wealth of expertise in endocrinology and diabetes would be an understatement. In this

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29:37

5 ways I increased my time in range as a person with...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/07/10

Trying to keep glucose levels within a healthy and safe range as a person with type 1 diabetes is not easy.In this solo episode I'm talking through five habits I've adopted over the many years I've lived with type 1 diabetes that have significantly improved my time in range, giving me more steady glucose levels which has consequently improved my quality of life. And I do not say that lightly!The Habits Mentioned:Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)Carbohydrate CountingPre-BolusTrying not to overcorrect

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73:40

Reclaiming freedom after adult diagnosis: Justin...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/07/03

After six months of trying to treat his type 2 diabetes diagnosis at the age of 30, it was tech content creator Justin Eastzer’s TikTok followers that helped him to realise he’d been misdiagnosed.But the very condition that threatened to hold Justin back has since propelled him into a new niche, and today Justin's career is dedicated to speaking to his hundreds of thousands of followers about the latest and greatest in diabetes technology via his Diabetech platforms.In this episode Justin reveals

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71:52

Managing ADHD, and how type 1 diabetes helped me find...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/06/05

Back in 2017, I was working at BBC Health News Online when I came across an article about a lady who had launched a clothing range specifically for women with type 1 diabetes, designed to help them manage the condition with strategically placed holes for injecting or reaching devices. Its creator Natalie Balmain had the idea following her own diagnosis at the age of 20. Many years and many further creative ideas later, Natalie joins me as today’s guest.Whether it’s fashion design, hosting Insulet’s

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63:22

Life inside the lab and driving equity in health...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/05/29

The second you start speaking to Dr Paida Katsande, it’s near impossible not to feel more calm, more hopeful, and reassured about the good of humanity. Her sunshine energy is unmistakable, but coupled with the realities of life experience and a clear mission to establish equity in public health, dismantle stigma and improve health outcomes? It’s all the more powerful.A former postdoctoral researcher in type 1 diabetes, Dr Paida is committed to her work, but also committed to sharing her research in

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59:27

Making diabetes technology human with Kamil Armacky,...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/05/22

If you’ve ever googled a specific insulin pump or CGM, you may well have come across Nerdabetic’s content online. His insightful but fun YouTube videos break down the latest and greatest in diabetes technology, helping people with diabetes to understand how they could benefit.In this episode I’m chatting to Kamil Armacky - the real Nerdabetic. We discuss his personal journey into technology after he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2012, how he went from his first Facebook post to meeting

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69:46

'I can be vocal for others, but I hate being vocal...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/05/15

Andrea Limbourg is one of the first people in the type 1 diabetes community I spent time with in real life, although we’ve met only a handful of times. I didn’t really realise until we were recording this episode how much of an impact she’s had on my approach to my type 1 diabetes, and I’m excited that you get to experience her wisdom in today’s episode. Diagnosed in Canada in 1997, Andrea took off to study abroad in Ireland just a few months after her diagnosis. A decision that may be unfathomable

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62:19

'I was diagnosed with OCD during pregnancy - and it...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/05/08

‘I think I've found postpartum harder to manage in terms of my diabetes than actual pregnancy, but I’m literally living my best life as a mum.’ That sentence is pretty reflective of Emily Vilé’s philosophy on type 1 diabetes - not shying away from the realities of the condition she’s lived with since she was just 14 months old, but soaking up all the moments that feel even sweeter for the juggle. This practical outlook can also be seen in the powerful content Emily posts about motherhood and life in

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79:12

Screening our children for type 1 diabetes, writing...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/05/01

What is screeening for type 1 diabetes? Who should be screened? Is it right for my family?In this episode, attorneys turned authors Rhodes and Alana Ritenour discuss the potential benefits of screening and their decision to screen their own children.Rhodes and Alana are no ordinary couple - they’re also the characters of their own book series, The Adventures of Rhodes and Alana. The series is based in part on Rhodes’ experiences of living with type 1 diabetes since he was diagnosed in 1983 at the

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68:50

The Diabetic Health Coach Vanessa Haydock: 'I'm...

Type 1 on 1 | Diabetes Stories ·

2025/04/24

At first glance, it may seem that Vanessa Haydock has type 1 diabetes all figured out. The behavioural analyst and health and fitness coach speaks of ‘dominating diabetes’, but it was her struggles to accept her condition and care for herself that have enabled her to help hundreds of others change their health for the better as The Diabetic Health Coach.Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a toddler, Lancashire born and bred Vanessa keeps it real - focusing on connection, community and education to

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