Raising Type 1 Podcast

When you’re managing Type 1 diabetes, somehow everyone has an opinion. Your endo has recommendations, your spouse may see things differently, grandparents and caregivers have their own comfort levels, other T1D families swear by what works for them, and the internet definitely isn’t short on advice. And now, with automated insulin delivery, sometimes the tech gets a say too. But at the end of the...

Welcome back to RT1 Unfiltered ! No outline, no perfectly planned topic, and absolutely no guarantee we stay on track. In the first Unfiltered episode of Season 2, we’re catching up, talking about what’s been happening in our T1D lives lately, and going wherever the conversation takes us. The wins, the frustrations, the random side quests, and all the things we’d probably be texting each other abo...

We’re back for Part 2, and this time we’re getting into the side of traveling with type 1 diabetes that you can’t exactly fit on a packing list. We’re talking through vacation “what would you do?” scenarios, the unexpected decisions that come with managing T1D away from home, and what vacation really looks like from the caregiver perspective. We also get into the pressure we put on ourselves to ma...

Vacation is supposed to be a break… but type 1 diabetes definitely doesn’t take PTO. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we’re talking about what it actually looks like to travel with T1D in tow. From navigating theme park food and meals away from home to deciding what to pack, planning for the unexpected, and figuring out the logistics of road trips versus flying, we’re sharing the thought proces...

Managing type 1 diabetes comes with a whole lot of trial and error, and somewhere along the way, you pick up a few tricks that make life just a little bit easier. In this episode, we’re sharing the T1D hacks we actually use in real life, from food and blood sugar tricks to supplies, devices, school, travel, nighttime management, and all the random little things we’ve figured out along the way. We’...

There’s a whole side of parenting a child with type 1 diabetes that happens after the rest of the house goes quiet. In this episode, we’re talking about the T1D night shift: the alarms, the middle-of-the-night blood sugar checks, treating lows half asleep, correcting stubborn highs, site failures at the worst possible time, and those nights when you’re technically in bed… but you’re definitely not...

This week on RT1, we’re putting ourselves in the “T1D Hot Seat” with a mix of What Would You Do scenarios, This or That questions, and some very specific T1D situations that made us realize just how quickly we think we know our answer… until we actually have to choose. We’re talking through the kinds of decisions that come up all the time when you’re raising a kid with type 1 diabetes, along with...

We’re back for Season 2, and apparently a lot can happen during a little podcast break… In our first episode of the season, “Plot Twiist: Where We’ve Been,” we’re catching you up on life lately and diving into one of the biggest changes in our diabetes management: our experiences with the twiist insulin pump so far. We’re talking about why we decided to give twiist a try, what the transition actua...

Flat lines. Perfect graphs. “What works for us.” In the T1D community, it’s easier than ever to feel like you’re falling behind. In this episode of RT1 , we’re diving into the comparison trap that so many diabetes parents quietly struggle with but rarely talk about openly. From social media highlight reels to judgment around different management styles, we unpack the pressure to chase perfection a...

Sun, Spikes, and Starting Over: Part Two is all about what comes next as both boys get ready to transition to the Twiist insulin pump. Starting a new pump always brings a mix of hope, nerves, and a whole lot of questions. In this episode, we’re talking through the prep that happens before the switch, the expectations we’re trying to keep realistic, and what it feels like to once again hand over a...

Sun, Spikes, and Starting Over : Part 1 is all about that tricky shift into summer and how type 1 diabetes refuses to follow the same rules. Warmer days, more time outside, changes in activity, later nights… and suddenly the numbers that used to make sense just don’t anymore. We’re talking about the unexpected spikes, the patterns that disappear overnight, and the constant adjusting that comes wit...

In this episode of RT1: Unfiltered , we’re back with zero script and a lot to say. This one goes everywhere…in the best way. From the mental load that never really shuts off, to the “are we the only ones dealing with this?” moments, to the stuff that feels too raw or too messy for a structured episode… nothing’s off-limits here. It’s honest, a little chaotic, and exactly what this series is meant...

If there’s one thing parenting a child with Type 1 Diabetes will teach you, it’s this: nothing is guaranteed. In this episode, we’re talking about the constant trial and error that comes with T1D. The meals that work one day and completely fail the next. The routines you swear by until they suddenly stop working. The decisions you make on a gut feeling because sometimes, that’s all you have. Every...

Part two of ‘The Unspoken Skills of T1D Parenting’ dives into the side of this life that no one really prepares you for, but every parent of a child with type 1 diabetes has to learn. In this episode, we’re talking about advocacy in all its forms. From navigating 504 plans and working with schools, to educating caregivers, friends, and even strangers on how to keep your child safe. Because managin...

There’s a moment in every Type 1 parent’s journey when you realize… this isn’t normal parent life anymore. In Part 1, we’re diving into the skills we never asked to learn but now rely on every single day. The constant math, the pattern recognition, the intuition you build just by living this life. The things that once felt impossible but slowly became automatic. If you’re in the thick of it or jus...

This is our new series where we ditch the outline and just talk. In this first episode of 'RT1: Unfiltered', we’re getting real about the highs, the lows, and everything in between that doesn’t make it into the polished conversations. The thoughts you have at 3am, the frustrations you don’t always say out loud, and the unfiltered truth of raising kids with type 1 diabetes. This is a public episode...

Part 2 of “Digital Lifelines” goes deeper into the tools that don’t just help us manage Type 1 Diabetes… they help us live with it. From real-time alerts to trend tracking, these devices become more than just technology. They become peace of mind. They help us catch the highs before they climb, the lows before they crash, and give us the confidence to let our kids be kids. But with that constant c...

For families living with Type 1 Diabetes, technology can feel like both a lifeline and a leap of faith. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we talk about what it really means to trust devices that help keep our kids alive. From the moments when technology works exactly the way it’s supposed to, to the very real frustrations of imperfect systems, we explore the highs (no pun intended), the hiccups,...

When Marlee’s son, Bain, turned one, she expected the usual milestones of toddlerhood. First steps. First words. First birthdays. What she didn’t expect was a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. In this episode, Marlee shares what it was like to have her baby diagnosed just after his first birthday, the fear and uncertainty that followed, and how their family began navigating life with a disease that sudde...

After your child is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, everything changes and somewhere in the middle of carb counts, alarms, late nights, and constant vigilance, you can quietly disappear. In this episode, we talk about the identity shift no one prepares you for, how motherhood or parenthood can turn into full-time medical management, and how grief, guilt, and survival mode slowly replace the person...

Raising a child with Type 1 Diabetes means constantly walking a line between teaching responsibility and protecting childhood. Our kids are asked to carry things far bigger than their years, from managing numbers and devices to navigating emotions most adults struggle with. In this episode, we talk about the quiet weight placed on small shoulders, how early responsibility can shape identity, and w...

Type 1 Diabetes teaches you quickly that control is never guaranteed. In this episode, we talk about what it means to live in the space between effort and outcome. The constant adjustments, the pressure to “do it right,” and the reality that even perfect decisions do not always lead to predictable results. We explore how T1D reshapes your relationship with control, why surrender is not the same as...

When someone you love has Type 1 Diabetes, it becomes part of everyone’s life. In Episode 4, we unpack the hidden weight of T1D. The mental load, the emotional impact, and the ways it quietly shapes families. This is an honest conversation about what it really means to live with Type 1 Diabetes, together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acc...

Episode 3 gets real (and a little wild). From jaw-dropping comments to things people say that make you stop and ask, “Did that really just happen?” . We’re unpacking the craziest, most out-of-pocket statements people casually throw around. Some are funny, some are frustrating, and some hit a little too close to home. Tune in as we laugh, vent, and make sense of the things people say when they shou...

This episode is a letter to the mom on diagnosis day, and a message from the mom she will become. In A Letter to That Mom , we look back at the early days of Type 1 diabetes: the fear, the information overload, and the things we wish we could’ve known sooner. We also share what time teaches you, including the resilience you build, the confidence that grows, and the moments of peace that slowly ret...