Being a Type 1 diabetic creates a unique and complex set of elements to balance. Often it is only us Type 1 diabetics who will ever truly understand what it is like to live with diabetes. We ‘get it’ and that is why Tim is on a mission to interview everyday type 1 diabetics from around the world. The podcast takes on a relaxed personal vibe. If you are a type 1 diabetic or know somebody who is, this podcast is for you. Listen in and be encouraged...
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038: Living with Joy as a T1, Giving Diabetic Devices Bling and a lot more – with Stephanie Haack
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In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to Stephanie Haack. Steffi has been a Type 1 for over 10 years. Tim and Steffi share the way they met up to do this interview together in person in Cape Town. Steffi talks through her adventures with T1 including her diagnosis story and how she has managed to bring good to the T1 space with her products.…
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037: Living without shame as a T1, Mega Encouragement and more - with Tiana Cooks
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In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to Tiana Cooks. Tiana got diagnosed at 17 and shares how she has used her T1 diagnoses to contribute to the wider community by creating a Type 1 camp for over 100 kids. 5 years on from her diagnosis, Tiana continues to encourage others in their T1 journey and her encouragement is infectious.…
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036: Updates from Tim, what to expect from the Podcast and more…
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In this episode, Tim gives updates as to why the podcast has been so quiet and how the move from the UK to South Africa has gone.By New Media Projects
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035: Overcoming Diabetic Bulimia, T1 Complications and much more - with Katherine Itacy
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In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to Katherine Itacy. Katherine has been a Type 1 for 30 years. She shares openly about her struggle with diabetic Bulimia that lead to T1 complications including 35 surgeries. Katherine is an inspiration and has achieved so much with her life and we only just scratch the surface of her incredible story.…
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034: Professional Violinist and Type 1, funny insights and more - with Olivia Holland
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In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to Olivia Holland. Olivia, is a professional violinist who has performed in many amazing places and settings (including live TV on Britains Got Talent, X factor and more). We get into her T1 management while being a performer at this level and have a good few laughs along the way.…
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033: Aviation and Type 1, Nutrition and Late Onset Type 1 Diagnosis - with John Roth
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In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to John Roth. John was diagnosed later in life and while coming to terms with this, he also had to let go of his extensive flying career as a commercial pilot. We discuss his advocacy for T1 pilots and also how eating and exercise are key for T1 management.By New Media Projects
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032: The future of this podcast and exciting life changes in the pipeline
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In this episode of the podcast, Tim gives an update about the silence of the podcast due to some life developments.By New Media Projects
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031: Sharing an insulin pump with another T1, adventures and more - Q&A with Laura Pavlakovich
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In this episode of the podcast, Tim welcomes back Laura Pavlakovich Tim asks Laura a few questions that lead to all kinds of cool discussions around her Type 1 journey, including funny moments, her vision for connecting other Type 1s and a lot more.By New Media Projects
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030: Crossfit, Gestational Diabetes leading to Type 1 and finding a T1 Bestie - with Felicia Van Pelt
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In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to Felicia Van Pelt. Felicia explains her interesting diagnosis story while she was pregnant and how even the medical community were confused. We talk about Crossfit and how that impacts her blood sugars as well as the importance of finding a type 1 friend.By New Media Projects
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029: Spending 4 days in the Grand Canyon, popcorn, wine and more - Q&A with Maria Higgins
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In this episode of the podcast, Tim welcomes back Maria Higgins. Tim asks Maria a few questions that lead to all kinds of discussions including Maria’s 4 day epic adventure without communication at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, we talk coffee, wine, popcorn and a lot more.By New Media Projects
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028: Type 1 for 44 years with no complications and near perfect A1c - with Michael Griffith
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In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to Michael Griffith. Michael has been a type 1 for over 44 years yet has maintained a near perfect a1c of 5.3% and has no complications. It goes without saying that Michael is a huge inspiration and someone to look up to within the type 1 space. We dive into what has worked for him over the years.…
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027: The positive changes to the online Type 1 social space, pump choices and more - with Jillian Rippolone
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In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to Jillian Rippolone Jillian became a type 1 a year after her brother got diagnosed. She is a great encourager in the type 1 space and shares her type 1 advocacy on instagram @t1dchick. Jillian shares her diagnosis story, pump choices and a lot more.By New Media Projects
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026: The daily hustle of living with Type 1 and why giving it your all is worth it - with Ali Abdulkareem
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In this episode of the podcast, Tim chats to Ali Abdulkareem. Ali is already a legend in the type 1 space and he is only 21. Ali shares his diagnosis story and how he quickly started figuring out what worked and didn’t for him. Ali shares openly about what drives his success as well as his past vulnerability with food.…
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025: Q&A, funny moments and why a CGM is a game changer for T1’s - with Heather Lampert
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In this episode of the podcast, Tim welcomes back Heather Lampert. Heather is a Doctor who is involved in diabetes research at Joslin Diabetes Center. Tim asks a few questions around her experiences of being a type 1 so far. We also get her unique perspective on why owning a CGM is a game-changer.By New Media Projects
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024: How Type 1 can change you for the better, managing gastroparesis and more - with Marc Piacentini
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In this episode, Tim has a chat to Marc Piacentini. Marc is a great guy with a great outlook on his Type 1 as well as his management of gastroparesis. We jump into his diagnosis story and how he has managed to keep good numbers since then.By New Media Projects
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023: Healing your body with food while having Type 1, giving up coffee and more - with Whitney Lewis
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In this episode, Tim has a chat to Whitney Lewis. Whitney is a great encouragement to other type 1s with her focus on clean eating and using food to heal our bodies and minimise inflammation. She shares a lot of info on Instagram at @happypancreas and is a great inspiration in the T1 space...By New Media Projects
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022: Living life as a Type 1 & being married to a Type 1, and a walk down memory lane - with Ryan Brewer
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Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Ryan Brewer. Ryan is an old friend of Tim who has lived with Type 1 since he was very young. They get into all kinds of conversations about how they met, some funny experiences and more. Ryan is also married to a type 1 diabetic and shares what that is like…By New Media Projects
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021: Photographing other T1s and traveling the globe with limited insulin supplies - with Laura Pavlakovich
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Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Laura Pavlakovich. Laura is a type 1 action taker and has created a great community at @yourejustmytype1 where she photographs other T1s. Laura has also travelled to poorer countries to make a difference even though most were against the idea due to her T1...By New Media Projects
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020: Getting diagnosed abroad, going back on MDI after pumping and more - with Jen Stratmann
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Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Jennifer Stratmann. Jen shares how she got diagnosed while studying in Italy and the challenges around the language barriers. We also discuss how and why Jen decided to go back on MDI instead of pumping. We chat about Dexcom findings and more.By New Media Projects
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019: Mindset is everything with Type 1, exercise and funny moments - with Matt Vande Vegte
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Today on the Podcast, Tim welcomes back Matt Vande Vegte on the show. Matt reveals how important the right mindset goes a long way in managing Type 1. We discuss some of Matt’s exercise routines and how he figured out what works best for him with good BG while working out.By New Media Projects
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018: Living life to the full with Type 1, remote Alaskan adventures and more - with Maria Higgins
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Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Maria Higgins. Maria has been a type 1 diabetic since 2000, she is an optometrist who gave up her practice to live a more adventurous life all the while helping others. We talk about Maria’s adventures into Alaska and how her Type 1 fits into her life.By New Media Projects
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017: Leaving your pump at a strangers house & facing silly questions about T1 - with Mike Ganino
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Today on the Podcast, Tim welcomes back Mike Ganino to the show. Tim asks Mike a few questions around his type 1 diabetes such as what is the funniest thing that has happened as a type 1 and a few others. Mike also has some great encouragement for newly diagnosed type 1’s.By New Media Projects
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016: Talking Type 1 with a Type 1 Doctor - diabetes research and more - with Heather Lampert
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Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Heather Lampert. Heather is a Doctor who is involved in diabetes research at Joslin Diabetes Center. Heather is also a fairly new Type 1 diabetic herself which makes her story so interesting. We get into interesting discussions around the future of type 1 and more.…
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015: Pregnancy and type 1 - Having twins, anxiety and more - with Kelsey Dunn
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Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Kelsey Dunn. Kelsey shares openly about her experience of her pregnancy journey with her Type 1. From having anxiety about getting pregnant, managing to get her BG in control as well as falling pregnant with twins and her birthing experience.By New Media Projects
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014: Modelling, acting and helping others with type 1 - with Matt Vande Vegte
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Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Matt Vande Vegte. Matt is a model and an actor. His modelling takes him around the globe and we discuss how he likes to go back on injections when flying and travelling. Matt also helps Type 1s with their mindset, nutrition and fitness @ftfwarriorBy New Media Projects
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013: Professional speaking with T1, nervous endo visits and more - with Mike Ganino
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Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Mike Ganino. Mike is often on the road as a professional speaker and has some interesting and funny stories around how he manages his type 1. We dig into his diagnosis story as well as his general outlook as a type 1 diabetic.By New Media Projects
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012: 3 ways of making T1 a little more predictable - with Mike Joyce
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Today on the Podcast, Tim has a chat to Mike Joyce. Mike has an A1c of 5.0% and uses Afrezza as his main insulin. We talk about 3 key pillars that have helped Mike maintain these great results while making T1 just that bit easier. Mike also shares his diagnosis story.By New Media Projects
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011: Awesome chats with Neil Greathouse - loop, keto and a lot more
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Today on the Podcast, Tim has a fun chat to Neil Greathouse. Neil is on the leadership council at Beyond Type 1, creates awesome fun videos on Insta @thebetes. Neil is a looper (artificial pancreas system), eats Keto and is hacking his diabetes with great results.By New Media Projects
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010: Type 1 travel tips, Medtronic 640G CGM findings and more – with Tim
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Today on the podcast, Tim goes solo as he talks about his recent tip to Italy and the type 1 tips he found with the airline as well as his experience with the waterproof and CGM elements of the 640G (630G) pump and a bit more.By New Media Projects
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008: A 3 year rough start as a T1, 670G pump and more - Jessica’s journey
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Today on the podcast, Tim has a chat to Jessica Flynn. Jessica shares her rough start as a type 1 including ending up in hospital with DKA a few times, not taking insulin for a while but then how she turned it around to good control. We also talk about the new Medtronic 670G pump and more.By New Media Projects
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007: Extreme situations, exercise and Freestyle Libre - Q&A with Sam
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Today on the podcast, Tim welcomes back Sam Girling. Tim does a deeper dive with Sam on a few topics including what tech Sam has found helpful, how exercise has helped Sam and some extreme situations Sam has found himself in.By New Media Projects
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006: Diabetic art, military service and more - Anthony's journey
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Today on the podcast, Tim has a chat to Anthony Rivera. Anthony shares his somewhat slow diagnosis as a Type 1 after being treated as a Type 2 initially. We also talk about his awesome diabetic art and how that started.By New Media Projects
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005: Q&A with Jen - US medical costs, funniest moments and losing pumps
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Today on the podcast, Tim welcomes back Jen Secular. Jen answers a few questions from Tim. A few more topics covered include losing a pump, medial insurance costs in the US and more.By New Media Projects
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004: Being more worried about highs than lows - Sam's journey
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Today on the podcast, Tim has a chat to Sam Girling. Sam shares his journey of diagnosis and how he goes about his day to day life with his diabetes. We talk pumps and how CGM data can make a great difference.By New Media Projects
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003: When all you know is living with Type 1 - Jen's journey
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Today on the podcast, Tim has a chat to Jen Secular who has been living with Type 1 since she was 16 months old. Jen is a seasoned Type 1 and we talk how she has found her journey so far including DKA, basketball and country living…By New Media Projects
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002: Questions and Answers with Taryn - a deeper dive into food choices
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Today on the DiabeticTim podcast, Tim welcomes back Taryn on the show. This question and answer sessions covers some good advice for newly diagnosed type 1 diabetics as well as good food choices that Taryn has stuck by since her diagnosis.By New Media Projects
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001: When a weekend away turns into Type 1 madness
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Today on the DiabeticTim podcast, Tim has a chat to Taryn Fitz-Gerald about her Type 1 diabetic journey so far. Taryn shares how she was diagnosed while on a holiday with her Mother and how things unfolded from there. Please don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes early!By New Media Projects
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