The Talking Type 1 Podcast - Episode 55: Overcoming Fear and Celebrating Victories with Robin Arzon  In this episode of The Talking Type 1 Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Robin Arzon, a powerhouse athlete, author, and advocate who has been living with type 1 diabetes for the past decade. Robin shares her inspiring journey and discusses various aspects of living with type 1 diabetes. Topics include:  Overcoming Fear and Embracing Movement: Robin shares invaluable insights on how individuals living with diabetes can overcome fear and embrace movement despite the challenges posed ..read more

I speak with an OG of the diabetes podcast world, Jen Grieves.  We talk about Jen’s life with type 1 and: Her diagnosis story including her first hypo on her own Diabetes burnout Travelling with type 1 diabetes Jens’s guiding principles for managing her type 1 diabetes Life and how grief can impact us and inspire us in different ways Useful links:Jen's website Jen on InstagramLinks to Jen's podcastDaniel 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 with members of th ..read more

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 face Shame and Guilt people living with type 2 diabetes experience Useful links:Ken Tait on TwitterKen on InstagramDaniel 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 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 ..read more

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 health Challenges in the workplace Ethnicity and identity Lewis Hamilton seeing his poetry   Useful links:Duke on InstagramAll of Duke's linksDaniel 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 you interviews wi ..read more

In this week’s episode I speak to Brandon. Brandon has been living with type 1 diabetes for 16 years. Brandon was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes shortly before leaving home to start university. At university he was on the American Football team which was also where he found his support network newly into his diagnosis. Brandon being on the football team would prove to be an inspiration to a young person living with type 1 diabetes which we talk about in the podcast. We also spoke about: being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes before starting university how a letter from a young person with type ..read more

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 doctors Life in the entertainment industry with type 1 diabetes  Dealing with diabetes emergencies  The importance of his family when living with type 1 and more Useful links:Marcel on InstagramThe Somerville's - YouTube ChannelDaniel on Instagram Sound from Zapsplat.com A bit about the show and hostThe Talki ..read more

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 t ..read more

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 ta ..read more

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 Inst ..read more

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 disc ..read more