Diabetes in the Raw

In this episode we generally just have chat around some of the topics being raised around National Diabetes Week in Australia next month. Diabetes Australia wants a future where diabetes can do no harm. People living with diabetes should be able to access the life-saving technology they need to live well. This year Diabetes Australia is shining a light on the impact of diabetes tech and what needs...

There are some key considerations for pregnancy when you have Type 1 or 2 Diabetes. In Episode 23, Jaimee talks about the importance of aiming to achieve recommendations for glucose management to reduce some possible very serious complications to Mum &/or Bub during pregnancy. As someone living with Type 1 Diabetes, Jaimee understands how it feels to be told you should not fall pregnant until...

In this episode Hayley is back. We talk about the very topical subject of weight loss/Type 2 Diabetes medications such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Saxenda. We discuss our personal thoughts on the place of these meds both within the diabetes space and around their place in weight loss for health improvements. Should they be 'saved' for those with Type 2 Diabetes only? Is it 'cheating&ap...

What is pre-diabetes? What can you do about it? What is impaired fasting glucose vs impaired glucose tolerance? If you have ever been told you have elevated glucose levels, but not to the point of being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, this episode is for you. Jaimee talks about what pre-diabetes is and what it means. She shares some tips on how you can reduce your risks of going on to develop Type...

The final episode for 2023. A quick thanks to our supporters, audience and guests! Jaimee shares some of the planned topics for 2024 including Type 2 Diabetes Remission/Reversal, Prediabetes/Insulin Resistance, Eating Disorders & Type 1 Diabetes, Exercise & Hybrid Closed Loop Systems in Type 1, Exercise & Type 2 Diabetes, Pregnancy planning, Reducing Risks of Type 2 after Gestational D...

In Episode 19, Hayley shares her very recent experience after going on school camp with her youngest son who has T1D. She talks about the decision-making process of whether to go as a parent, the communication side of things and planning of camp with the school, as well as navigating all the extra activities and camp menu. Some very practical tips are shared in this episode. We also talk about the...

This is a quick one where Jaimee talks about the impacts of alcohol for those of us living with diabetes. Planning and knowledge is key to keeping safe if consuming alcohol when you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. This has some tips for everyone, from the young ones to those of the more mature years 😊 I touch on some of the better choices of alcohol, how to reduce risks of the very dangerous hypo...

Living Type 1 Diabetes for over 60 years is quite the achievement. In this episode, we have been fortunate enough to have a guest on who is willing to talk to us about everything from diagnosis 62 years ago, to diabetes management over the years until 2023. Lynn shares everything from school to work to camping with diabetes, when needles had to be boiled to sterilise them, glucose was tested purel...

This is for the parents of teens (or almost teens) of Type 1. Teenage years are hard enough with Type 1 Diabetes. The last thing we want to do is make it harder for our young people. Listen in as Jaimee & Hayley (mum of 2 boys with T1D) discuss the 9 points teenagers have told us they do or don't like hearing. The Behavioural Diabetes Institute in San Diego has put together these points,...

Hayley & Jaimee chat about the struggles diabetes research is having in regards to funding & how stigma may be influencing the $ coming in for more research. All forms of diabetes are increasing in Australia (& probably worldwide), yet the funding for research is going down. Why? What can be done? What should the research be focusing on? A cure? Improvements in quality of life? Improve...

How has life with Type 1 Diabetes changed over the past 40 years? Listen in as our guest, Mark Boulton, talks about his life after being diagnosed at 17 months old - just a baby! He shares some very raw experiences of some 'close calls', and discusses things that motivated him to get his diabetes 'on track' in those young adult years. Mark talks about his Mum being his nurse on...

A continuation from Episode 5 with Martine after a shock diagnosis of T1D in her early 40's, Martine shares a bit about her journey. Not without some laughs & going off on a bit of tangent about how diabetes can impact on intimacy with your partner, Jaimee & Martine talk about how carb counting & learning more about diabetes can help enhance flexibility in life. A nice short &...

What causes Type 1 Diabetes? The Environmental Determinants of Islet Autoimmunity (ENDIA) Study aims to find the cause(s) of type 1 diabetes to inform ways to prevent it. A long-term study with some results shared by Kelly who is the ENDIA coordinator, 10 years in. The exciting news is… the study has also received funding to keep doing the essential research around T1D and some possible environmen...

Type 1 Diabetes in childhood is HARD! What happens to glycaemic control through adolescence & young adulthood? Hayley & Jaimee talk about the evidence highlighting how diabetes management can become even more challenging through the teen & young adult years. Does that first year after diagnosis impact on the future? In this episode, we use some evidence from the research to talk about...

Our second GDM personal journey shared. Hayley shares her experience with a diagnosis of gestational diabetes given at around 33 weeks when bloods were taken for other reasons. Little education & even less information around why her baby had low glucose levels at delivery leaves Hayley feeling confused. Diabetes took a back seat as other health complications took priority during pregnancy. Hay...

A personal experience with Gestational Diabetes from diagnosis to 23 weeks. From confusion with the diagnosis, to uncertainty with foods & glucose levels. Very limited education & support adds to the challenges of enjoying pregnancy while trying to navigate GDM. This episode highlights the importance of speaking up & getting further opinions when things don't make sense. Chloe sha...

Jaimee (CDE) briefly explains what GDM is & why we feel it is important to talk about this. From the risks during pregnancy, to things you have some control over to reduce risks, & how the diagnosis can impact your journey. Hayley will share her personal experience in the next episode & we will talk more about the emotional & psychological side of the journey. Unfortunately, a diag...

Diabetes language can impact on those living with diabetes as reported in Position Statements from Diabetes Australia (links below). Language can impact on relationships when offensive language is used, intentional or not. As a healthcare professional, it can be the difference between building rapport with someone living with diabetes, or not.  In this episode, Hayley & Jaimee talk about some...

Hayley & Jaimee talk Type 1 Analogies.  A heavy backpack? A balloon to keep afloat? A rock in your hand you can't put down? We also chat about day-to-day life with Type 1. A casual chit chat episode about Hayley's international travel with her two boys living with T1D. Starting to hand over some diabetes care at age 12, and not being able to be there for that endo appointment you&apo...

A sudden diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes in adulthood. Join Jaimee as she chats with our guest, Martine, who is 5-6 weeks into her diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes at age 43. With a BGL over 28mmol/L, she received a phone call from her GP to immediately attend the Emergency Department after getting some bloods done two days earlier. Hear how her diagnosis & education went. This is truly 'Diabete...

Jaimee shares her very personal experience with profound hearing loss suddenly hitting at 36 weeks pregnant. She discusses the events of when & how this occurred, going into detail about the emotional & physical journey, including a possible link with T1D. She talks about her experiences with various healthcare professionals, & the power of a few words to give comfort & hope at a t...

Travel & diabetes takes extra prep but it doesn't mean we can't  do it & have fun! International travel leaves even more to think about. Hayley is an old hand at this , & as she & her hubby set off with their two boys with type 1 diabetes on an international trip, we decided to talk diabetes & travel tips.  We share some personal diabetes in the raw experiences. With...

Hayley & Jaimee chat about CGM - from the basics of what it is, to the accessibility, cost, benefits & challenges. Did you know even some people use CGM on their pets? Hayley has the latest on this (laughs). We talk about our experiences with CGM, a bit about trend arrows & time in range. Join us for a few laughs along the way. https://www.ndss.com.au/living-with-diabetes/managing-diab...

‘Diabetes in the raw’ & who's behind the mic’s? Hayley is a Mum of two young boys with Type 1 & has experienced gestational diabetes.  Jaimee has had type 1 diabetes since her early teens - so for over 25 years now & has been through 2 x pregnancies with type 1! Jaimee also works as a Credentialled Diabetes Educator & Nurse, with a  background in exercise physiology. Together...