The T1Dialogues

In this episode of T1 Dialogues, host Rachel Halverson speaks with Christabel Uluocha , a dedicated diabetes specialist nurse WINNER of the Not Just a Patch 2025 UK Grant. Christabel shares her deeply personal journey into healthcare, inspired by the loss of both parents to diabetes complications. She takes us inside the day-to-day life of a diabetes nurse, highlighting her outreach efforts in und...

In this inspiring episode of T1 Dialogues, powered by Not Just a Patch, we sit down with the extraordinary Dr. Rachel Smith — a medical doctor, high-altitude mountaineer, and type 1 diabetic — as she prepares to climb Antarctica’s highest peak! From her childhood in Belfast to summiting Kilimanjaro and surviving extreme challenges on Aconcagua, Rachel shares how living with type 1 diabetes has sha...

We are beyond delighted to have Rachel Halverson a part of the Not Just a Patch team. She has already done a mini podcast series about Powerful Women in Diabetes - so we thought it was time to ask her about her story. Expect to hear & see her more on our channels. Visit Rachel's website at rachelbetes.com Follow her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/givemesomesugardiabetes

In this episode of the Powerful Women Series , Rachel from Not Just a Patch chats with the visionary Amy Claire Mills — a Sydney-based artist, disability advocate, and access consultant living with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes. Together, they explore Amy’s powerful journey through chronic illness, her lifelong relationship with diabetes, and how her bold, immersive art challenges accessibility...

In this episode of the Powerful Women Series , Rachel — Type 1 diabetes educator and part of the Not Just a Patch team — sits down with Ava Biesterfeld: Olympic weightlifter, nutrition coach, and future registered dietitian. Living with Type 1 diabetes since childhood, Ava shares how she’s navigated the highs and lows of managing blood sugars, athletic performance, and mental health — all while st...

In this episode of the Powerful Women Series , Rachel — Type 1 diabetes educator and part of the Not Just a Patch team — sits down with Nurianne Arias: PhD candidate, global advocate, and young leader in diabetes. Together, they explore what it means to live with a hidden disability like Type 1 diabetes, how community care can transform lives, and why emotional support matters just as much as medi...

We are celebrating the Powerful Women doing great things in the diabetic space. Recently we were lucky enough to get in touch with our past grant winner Beck Newton. Beck Newton is a registered nurse and dietitian specializing in diabetes care. Beck shares her extensive journey in the healthcare field, emphasizing the importance of understanding the mental health aspects of diabetes and the connec...

Rachel Sood , a fourth-generation nurse and founder of the Diabetes Collective , shares her insights on the evolution of healthcare, the importance of relationships in patient care, and the challenges of behavior change in diabetes management. She discusses her unique approach to creating a welcoming environment for patients and emphasizes the role of technology, such as continuous glucose monitor...

Jessica Unger, co-founder of Type One Community, discusses the mission of creating a space for diabetics to party and have fun while supporting each other. The community aims to break down the walls between diabetics and their friends and family, creating a safe and inclusive environment. They organize events, livestreams, and radio shows to bring people together and promote a positive mindset tow...

In this T1 Dialogues episode, Jackson and Pete interview Anna Reinwand and Michele Hale from Oklahoma State Medical Center. They discuss the hospital's focus on helping underprivileged patients and providing free classes and resources for diabetes education. The hospital also offers test strips and emergency insulin to patients without insurance. The conversation highlights the importance of e...

In this episode, Pete and Jackson interview Nadia Roberts, the founder of Discovering Diabetes, a charity that aims to raise awareness about diabetes and provide health screenings. Nadia shares her background as a diabetes nurse specialist and her journey in diabetes care. She discusses the collaboration between GPs and diabetes specialists and the importance of early detection. Nadia explains the...

In this episode, Beck Newton , the Not Just a Patch grant winner, discusses her work in addressing disordered eating and eating disorders in people with type 1 diabetes. She shares her background as a nurse and dietitian and how she became interested in this field. The conversation explores the strong correlation between eating disorders and type 1 diabetes, the unique challenges faced by individu...

Derek Brandt is a person with Type 1 Diabetes, entrepreneur, CEO of Global Center for Technology Innovation in Diabetes aka DCB, Investment Committee Member of the Swiss Diabetes Venture Fund & more. We explore how he is funding startups and running trials that are changing the way we manage diabetes. https://www.dcberne.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DCBerne/

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In this episode, we have Alan Carter from PharmD,  a pharmacist consultant with interests in medical research, pharmacy practice, and medication formulary management. We go over Alan's story and interest in insulin since he was young, the lack of understanding about insulin, and the impacts that it has on the systems that it works within. You will hear about how to keep your insulin viable fo...

On  the last episode of T1Dialogues we had a chance to talk to Laura about living with diabetes, training for a career in Health Sciences and  hacking diabetes management through looping. Laura is a patient advocate living with type 1 diabetes since 2007. She is  passionate about improving the lives of people living with diabetes by  addressing different topics rangin...

Did  you know that it is twice as likely to develop an eating disorder when having type 1 diabetes? In our latest T1Dialogues episode we had the  pleasure to meet Sara Mobäck We  talked to Sara about diabetes and eating disorders. She was diagnosed  with Anorexia a few years ago and she is am a board member of Diabulimia  Helpline.

This month's podcast episode focused on nutrition and leading a healthy lifestyle. Our guest, Amanda Ciprich,  MS, RD was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes almost 10 years ago. During  the early stages of her diagnosis, she felt herself going down a path of  restriction and obsession, which left her feeling weighed down and  consumed by her diabetes diagnosis. She c...

Our guest this month, Dana Roseman, is a certified  diabetes care & education specialist and registered dietitian.  Being diagnosed with T1D herself, she has some amazing insights into  diabetes management and the new technologies that are being developed to  help make diabetes management a little easier. On top of this, she has  an amazing attitude, being ab...

Our latest podcast guest is Jack Trigger from @triggersailing who has a very impressive background. But probably the most exciting part is his love for sailing. He started sailing when he was 6. He's a solo offshore sailor learning to pursue his passion while managing his diabetes as well. Jack has a very impressive and inspiring mindset. Listen to the episode to find out more about the story of h...

This month we're joined by Kate @katehall2043 who was diagnosed with type one diabetes at age 10. She took control from day one when she told the nurse that she was going to give herself her first-ever shot of insulin. Kate was never afraid of having diabetes and all that it entailed, but instead, she was afraid of it stopping her from doing what she loved most, sports. From that moment on, Kate t...

Greta Ehlers has been living with type one diabetes since the age of 9 and founded her Instagram account @gretastypeone to raise more awareness about this chronic condition. On her Instagram, Greta shares personal aspects of everyday life with type on diabetes as well as research and scientific facts about this disease.

Mum to two young children who live with complex disabilities, Dr Gretchen Good, is a senior lecturer in Disability and Rehabilitation Studies at Massey University in New Zealand. Gretchen has lived with type one diabetes for 50 years and has experienced a few complications along the way, but with the help of technology, she manages a healthy, active life.

Dr Ahn's passion for Endocrinology and diabetes technology was first kindled after reviewing the first iPhone-compatible glucose meter as an editor for iMedicalApps.com. He is extremely optimistic about the future of digital therapeutics, continuous glucose monitoring, and smart insulin delivery systems. Join this episode to find out more about the impact of technology development and the evolutio...

With over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Saro is providing all the insights regarding diabetes, insulin, pumps, and CGMs This podcast is brought to you by Not Just a Patch - https://notjustapatch.com/