Chronically Will Podcast - Type One Diabetes

On this episode we get to hear from Mary @t1dartistry Mary is an ambassador for Eversense CGM and has been for 5 years! Mary was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 18, during her freshmen year of college. On this episode Mary invites us into her world and her truths. This includes discussions regarding the birth of her son. Although, her the duration of her pregnancy was pretty smooth and she had th...

On this episode, we head to the Midwest and visit Marcus in Cincinnati. Marcus was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 15. This year marks Marcus' 25th year with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). His diagnosis was a true traumatic experience for a young, fit athlete, and for the first few days after diagnosis, he did fall into a state of slumber depression. This was until his dad tapped him on h...

Step into the world of Jayla . Jayla is a 24-year-old Detroit native and recent graduate of Clark Atlanta University. With a career in radio and digital marketing, her aspiration is to become an influencer and advocate for individuals like her to thrive even with chronic illnesses such as Type 1 diabetes. Jayla was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes the summer before high school at the age of 14. With...

In this episode, we journey to India to meet Khushi Ahuja , a global advocate for T1International. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 11, Khush i shares her personal story of navigating the challenges of her diagnosis, including an extended honeymoon period. She discusses the stigmas surrounding diabetes and the critical role community support has played in her journey. Khushi reveals how conne...

On this episode, we sit down with Sa'Ra , a passionate advocate and inspiring individual who has lived with Type 1 Diabetes since the age of five, 25 years ago. Sa'Ra's journey is deeply personal, as her mother's older sister, Joy, also had Type 1 Diabetes and passed away from complications at the young age of 43. Five years after her diagnosis, her baby sister (3 years younger) wa...

In this compelling episode of the Chronically Will podcast, we hear from Dee , a resilient Cuban-Jamaican born, Brooklyn-bred single mother, as she shares her journey of advocating for her daughter, Jayde Michele , who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just two years old, only 6 years ago. Dee opens up about the challenges and triumphs of navigating the educational system, ensuring Jayde recei...

On this episode, you get to hear (seriously) one of the funnest conversations I've ever had with our sister Norma. Norma grew up in Puerto Rico, went to college in the US, and ended up in Canada, where she's been for the last 22 years. Norma is a mom of 2, a wife, and has been living with T1D for 43 years!! She doesn't remember life without T1D. For the past 15 years, she has been focu...

In this episode, we engage in a heartfelt conversation with Esi, a long-time Type 1 Diabetes advocate. Esi was diagnosed with T1D in 1988 at the age of six. During our conversation, Esi discusses the challenges faced by black individuals living with diabetes, the importance of community support, and the need for cultural sensitivity in healthcare. Asi shares her journey of creating The Carb Cookou...

Diagnosed with T1D in the 90's, at 10 years young while in the 5th grade on Staten Island, NY. Simone?! is a Black trans non-binary artist. He is a New York City nomad who has lived in each borough at least twice. His 32nd diaversary is approaching, along with the 4th year living with kidney failure. Simone?! has lived with other complications and continues to learn that other conditions could...

In this episode of the Chronically Will Podcast, Leah shares her journey living with type 1 diabetes and other chronic health conditions. The conversation explores the intersection of physical and mental health, the importance of advocacy, and the role of community support. Leah discusses her experiences with multiple diagnoses, the impact of chronic illness on mental health, and the misconception...

On this episode of Chronically Will Podcast we get to hear from the amazing Keeratdeep . Keerat comes to us from Delhi, India and was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes 20 years ago at the young age of 10. Yes, she has been learning, living and thriving with diabetes for the last 2 decades. Diabetes sort of grew up with her. Through this conversation Keerat speaks fondly about her loved ones that ha...

On this episode you will hear from Michelle @michelle_jako Michelle visits us from Johannesburg, South Africa. Michelle was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes in 2012 at 13 years young, while in the 7th grade. In this conversation Michelle tells us about how diabetes makes you grow up fast and as a young teen when you're told to do certain things how you know as a youth that nothing can stop you. Sh...

On this episode we get to hear from Dr. Allison Ong, also known as Allie . Allie comes to us from southern California. Allie was diagnosed with T1D at 11 years young, almost 18 years ago. After falling ill and getting a glucose tolerance test, which she passed, six months later she was in full blown DKA with a blood sugar greater than 1,500 mg/dl. Soon to be heading to middle school she learned an...

On this episode we celebrate Steven Cannady ! Steven was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at age 13, 21 years ago. Steven is a graduate of the North Carolina Central University! He has been married for 5 years, loves traveling with his wife (Nia) all athletics, hanging with his crew and ran the NYC Marathon in 2024 and is prepping to run the Chicago Marathon in 2025 and NYC Marathon again in 2025!...

Neo (Nayo ) comes to us all the way from The Freestate, South Africa. Neo was diagnosed with T1D 6 years ago at 15. When she was diagnosed, it was the first time she had ever heard of Type One Diabetes. Now Neo is an advocate for T1D. During our conversation she speaks heavily about how difficult it is for people to understand what living with diabetes is because they can't resonate with it un...

In episode, we feature Dr. Nicole Videla, EdD. instagram.com/nikovid3la/ Dr Nikki is a mother, wife, and an educator in higher education in the New York area for over 17 years. Recently, Dr. Nikki and family relocated from New York to Charlotte. Dr Nikki was diagnosed with Type Diabetes 10 years ago at the age of 33. Initially misdiagnosed, she was unaware of the signs of diabetes. Before her diag...

@chronicallywillpodcast  Season 2, Episode 75, Bags of Fun w/  @ladadiabeticb Betsy lives with LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) Type 1.5 diabetes. Betsy was originally misdiagnosed at age 22 in 2008. Betsy has been conquering T1D (LADA) for 17 years! At the time of diagnosis, she was playing competitive soccer. Betsy admires young people that live with diabetes and their prowess with sh...

First thing first, there are barriers for everyone living with T1D to be their best. Imagine this, with modern technology and medicine you were able to view how people across the world managed T1D but you and the community you serve every single day are fighting, struggling, traveling afar on foot and by bike to not only get the insulin you need but to also give insulin to other warriors in need....

Earl steps up to the mic from Cape Town, South Africa! Earl is a self-taught musician (from keys, to strings etc.) and came of age during the greatest era of hip hop and at a time in South Africa there were many messages in music around oppression and apartheid and such. Earl is a hip-hop head. Earl was diagnosed with T1D in 2012 at the age of 26 while in the U.S. He is a husband, a cat-dad and th...

On this episode we get to hear from Bernetta @bernettastyle Bernetta is a wife of 21 years and the mother to 3 amazing children. Bernetta was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes 10 years ago at 38. She is a graduate of Alabama State with a degree in Marketing and is a content creator that has worked with Disney and Steve Harvey. Bernetta is also a published author and founder of a nonprofit. Her nonp...

On this episode we continue our travels around the world and visit Delhi, India to have a chat with Anurati. Anurati was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at the young age of 15, almost 12 years ago. Today you can follow Anurati as she journals her life living with T1D over Instagram . Anurati works as a counseling psychologist in the T1D community. She also manages multiple social media accounts....

Toni calls in from China. Toni has lived in China now for 6 years. She went to China for University. Originally from the Bahamas Toni was diagnosed T1D in 2013 at the age of 14. After high school she decided to move to China knowing how easily accessible insulin is, plus she was familiar with China. Her grandfather is from China. Toni has recently turned 26. In the Bahamas all diabetes care suppli...

On this episode we travel to Miami by way of Argentina so you will hear from my good friend Evelyn. Evy was diagnosed T1D in 2003 at 9 years young. Evy has a dog walking business and is a recent college graduate in biology!! Evy got her first pump at 9 and truly had no clue what she was doing but had to self-manage. With her mom being an immigrant from Argentina, there were great barriers in under...

@chronicallywillpodcast  Season 2 Episode 68: Capital T (Trauma) & Align Your Wellness w/  @deeksha.dev_t1d On this episode you will hear from Deeksha. Deeksha was diagnosed T1D on World Diabetes Day Nov 14, 2000, at age 4. She is a trained Psychologist that works with People living with Diabetes, especially caregivers. This year she started her own organization - Align Your Wellness Foundatio...

On this episode we take a trip halfway around the world with Thando . Thando is from Johannesburg, South Africa. She is 27 years old and was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes on November 11, 2022. She is in her toddler stages of living with T1D. During her diagnosis she was in a coma for 2-3 days. Her grandmom knew something was wrong and was persistent that she gets checked out. After her diagnosi...