The Talking Type 1 Podcast

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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.

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Reba on Instagram

Duke on Instagram

Alexis on Instagram

A bit about the show and host

The 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. 

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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 diabetes
• Lindsay's life with type 1 for over 32 years
• The positive impact Lindsay's move to intuitive eating has had on her children 
• 5 top tips to break free from diet culture
• Setting goals differently 

 Useful links:

Lindsay on Instagram
The Intuitive Diabetic Podcast
Lindsay website
Daniel on Instagram

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A bit about the show and host

The 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. 

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In this episode, I’m joined by Hasan.  In our conversation we discuss:

• Losing confidence after being diagnosed with two chronic illnesses within six months
• Reaching acceptance of having type 1 diabetes and the journey afterwards
• Changing his mindset and thriving from the changes
• Managing levels when going to the gym 

***Trigger Warning: In this episode, there is a discussion on suicide.***

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Hasan on Instagram

Daniel on Instagram

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A bit about the show and host

The 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. 

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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 system
• navigating the healthcare system in South Africa as a person living with diabetes
• overcoming 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.***

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Thapi on Instagram
Daniel on Instagram
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A bit about the show and host

The 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. 

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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 toddler
• overcoming diabetes burnout with the use of technology
• managing glucose levels when doing shift work

Useful links:
Maria on Instagram
Daniel on Instagram
Sound from Zapsplat.com

A bit about the show and host

The 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. 

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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 diabetes
• how Michelle navigated her teenage years and the responsibility of living with type 1
• the 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 diabetes

It’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. 

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Michelle on Instagram

Type 1 Diabetic Sugar Mommas (@t1dsugarmommas) • Instagram photos and videos

T1D Sugarmamas on Facebook

Daniel on Instagram

Sound from Zapsplat.com

A bit about the show and host

The 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. 

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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 her
• the moment that made her want to change 
• finding her reason why and how this made her change
• life as a recovery mentor

It’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 Instagram

The Balanced Diabetic Community

Daniel on Instagram

A bit about the show and host

The 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. 

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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 Motion
Chelcie on Instagram
The Soul of Diabetes Podcast
Natalie on Instagram
The Balanced Diabetic Community
Daniel on Instagram

A bit about the show and host

The 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. 

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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 Instagram
Daniel on Instagram

A bit about the show and host

The 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. 

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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 technology
• Life with VHL and the impact this has on his type 3c diabetes
• Qualities gained whilst living with chronic illness

Useful links:
Andrew on Instagram
Daniel on Instagram

A bit about the show and host

The 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. 

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