Cannae Beat T1D

In this conversation, Shelley Murray shares her personal journey with type 1 diabetes, discussing her diagnosis, management evolution, and the challenges she faces daily. She emphasizes the importance of community support, peer connections, and advocacy for better access to diabetes technology. The discussion also highlights the role of social media in fostering connections and raising awareness a...

In this episode, Leigh discusses the recent introduction of Diabetic Barbie and its significance for the diabetic community. She reflects on the mixed reactions from the public, highlighting the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding diabetes, particularly the divide between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Leigh emphasizes the importance of representation and unity among diabetics to combat stigma an...

In this conversation, Kirsty French shares her journey with Type 1 diabetes, discussing her diagnosis at a young age, the emotional and mental challenges she has faced, and the importance of community support. She highlights the role of technology in managing diabetes and reflects on her advocacy work, emphasising the need for a positive outlook within the diabetes community. Kirsty also offers in...

In this conversation, Lochlan and Lesley share their experiences with Type 1 Diabetes, discussing the challenges and triumphs of living with the condition. Lochlan, diagnosed at age four, reflects on how technology has improved his management of diabetes and the importance of community support. Lesley, as both a mother and charity manager, emphasises the need for awareness and advocacy in the diab...

Welcome to the very first episode of Cannae Beat T1D, a Type 1 Diabetes podcast where we talk about real life with type 1, the good bits, the hard bits, and everything in between. I’m Leigh, your host, a 24-year-old from Scotland who’s lived with type 1 since I was just 22 months old. In this first episode, I’m kicking things off with a proper introduction: who I am, what living with diabetes from...