Voices of T1D

Exercise can feel intimidating for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), or caring for someone who is. One workout sends blood sugar crashing, the next sends it soaring. Sometimes you do everything the same way twice and get completely different results. It doesn't take long before exercise starts feeling like another thing that can go wrong. But movement can also be one of the most powerful t...

Parenthood is full of moments you never forget. For the dads featured on this special Father’s Day episode of Voices of T1D, one of those moments was hearing the words "type 1 diabetes." What followed were sleepless nights, steep learning curves, and a new understanding of what it means to show up for someone you love every single day. Joining us on the show are three fathers whose lives have been...

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) has a way of making ordinary moments feel heavier. A low or high blood sugar hits.. An alarm goes off. A sensor fails. A doctor’s appointment is coming up. Suddenly, it’s about more than just daily management— it’s about wondering what you missed, what you should have done differently, or why something still went wrong when you were trying so hard. That takes a mental toll ov...

For people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), food is never just food–every meal comes with calculations. Every time you eat, you’re making multiple decisions — how much insulin to take, when to take it, and how your body might respond. And even when you get everything right, the next day may be completely different. You can eat the same thing two days in a row and get completely different results...

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) doesn’t stay in the background. It’s not just about managing glucose–it’s about navigating life with something that never clocks out. It follows you into every relationship whether with family, friends, romantic partners or coworkers.  And for many living with it, that constant weight can feel like a burden, one most people never see. In this first episode of Voices of T...