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17 Years Managing Type 1 Diabetes Alone - The ONE Thing That Changed Everything
In this episode, Madi sits down with Michelle Hale, founder of Global Diabetic, to talk about what it was like managing diabetes in silence for nearly two decades and the one shift that changed everything.
Michelle shares how hiding her diabetes didn’t actually make life easier. In many cases, it made the mental load heavier. From learning how to speak up for herself, to preparing for adventures like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, to navigating pregnancy and motherhood with type 1 diabetes, this conversation explores what it really means to live fully while managing a chronic condition.
They also talk about why visibility matters, how community can reduce shame, and why diabetes does not get to decide what kind of life you are allowed to live.
Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a teenager can feel isolating. You are expected to grow up fast, manage complex decisions on your own, and explain your condition to people who often do not understand it.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
✨What it’s really like managing type 1 diabetes alone for 17 years
✨Why hiding diabetes often increases the mental load instead of protecting you
✨How finding community can completely change your confidence and quality of life
✨Why speaking up for yourself is one of the most powerful diabetes tools you have
✨How preparation creates freedom, not restriction
✨The difference between living WITH diabetes vs. living FOR diabetes
This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like they had to manage diabetes quietly, perfectly, or alone.
It is a reminder that thriving does not mean doing everything right.
It means showing up, asking for support, and giving yourself permission to be human.
🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms
🩷 DOORS are OPEN for the Bad Diabetic Club Academy - https://www.typeonetypefun.com/pl/2148742669
✅ Follow Madi: https://www.instagram.com/type.one.type.fun
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment or medication.
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By Madi Cheever, MPH, RD, LDN, CHES | Type 1 Diabetes Expert CoachIn this episode, Madi sits down with Michelle Hale, founder of Global Diabetic, to talk about what it was like managing diabetes in silence for nearly two decades and the one shift that changed everything.
Michelle shares how hiding her diabetes didn’t actually make life easier. In many cases, it made the mental load heavier. From learning how to speak up for herself, to preparing for adventures like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, to navigating pregnancy and motherhood with type 1 diabetes, this conversation explores what it really means to live fully while managing a chronic condition.
They also talk about why visibility matters, how community can reduce shame, and why diabetes does not get to decide what kind of life you are allowed to live.
Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a teenager can feel isolating. You are expected to grow up fast, manage complex decisions on your own, and explain your condition to people who often do not understand it.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
✨What it’s really like managing type 1 diabetes alone for 17 years
✨Why hiding diabetes often increases the mental load instead of protecting you
✨How finding community can completely change your confidence and quality of life
✨Why speaking up for yourself is one of the most powerful diabetes tools you have
✨How preparation creates freedom, not restriction
✨The difference between living WITH diabetes vs. living FOR diabetes
This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like they had to manage diabetes quietly, perfectly, or alone.
It is a reminder that thriving does not mean doing everything right.
It means showing up, asking for support, and giving yourself permission to be human.
🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms
🩷 DOORS are OPEN for the Bad Diabetic Club Academy - https://www.typeonetypefun.com/pl/2148742669
✅ Follow Madi: https://www.instagram.com/type.one.type.fun
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment or medication.