In this episode we generally just have chat around some of the topics being raised around National Diabetes Week in Australia next month. Diabetes Australia wants a future where diabetes can do no harm. People living with diabetes should be able to access the life-saving technology they need to live well. This year Diabetes Australia is shining a light on the impact of diabetes tech and what needs to be done to improve access. We chat about the challenges and considerations around diabetes re...
Jun 29, 2024
26 min
There are some key considerations for pregnancy when you have Type 1 or 2 Diabetes. In Episode 23, Jaimee talks about the importance of aiming to achieve recommendations for glucose management to reduce some possible very serious complications to Mum &/or Bub during pregnancy. As someone living with Type 1 Diabetes, Jaimee understands how it feels to be told you should not fall pregnant until you get your HbA1c down to 6.5% or less! It can feel like an unachievable and unfair target. List...
Mar 31, 2024
13 min
In this episode Hayley is back. We talk about the very topical subject of weight loss/Type 2 Diabetes medications such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Saxenda. We discuss our personal thoughts on the place of these meds both within the diabetes space and around their place in weight loss for health improvements. Should they be 'saved' for those with Type 2 Diabetes only? Is it 'cheating' to take these to help with weight loss? Listen in as we share our personal thoughts. These are just our personal...
Feb 27, 2024
32 min
What is pre-diabetes? What can you do about it? What is impaired fasting glucose vs impaired glucose tolerance? If you have ever been told you have elevated glucose levels, but not to the point of being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, this episode is for you. Jaimee talks about what pre-diabetes is and what it means. She shares some tips on how you can reduce your risks of going on to develop Type 2 Diabetes. Did you know up to 50% of people with pre-diabetes will go on to develop Type 2 wi...
Jan 27, 2024
23 min
The final episode for 2023. A quick thanks to our supporters, audience and guests! Jaimee shares some of the planned topics for 2024 including Type 2 Diabetes Remission/Reversal, Prediabetes/Insulin Resistance, Eating Disorders & Type 1 Diabetes, Exercise & Hybrid Closed Loop Systems in Type 1, Exercise & Type 2 Diabetes, Pregnancy planning, Reducing Risks of Type 2 after Gestational Diabetes, & she forgot to mention the hard-to-find topic of Diabetes & Sex! We have had a ...
Dec 29, 2023
9 min
In Episode 19, Hayley shares her very recent experience after going on school camp with her youngest son who has T1D. She talks about the decision-making process of whether to go as a parent, the communication side of things and planning of camp with the school, as well as navigating all the extra activities and camp menu. Some very practical tips are shared in this episode. We also talk about the challenges with children not particularly wanting a parent on their camp. We chat about how they...
Nov 29, 2023
32 min
This is a quick one where Jaimee talks about the impacts of alcohol for those of us living with diabetes. Planning and knowledge is key to keeping safe if consuming alcohol when you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. This has some tips for everyone, from the young ones to those of the more mature years 😊 I touch on some of the better choices of alcohol, how to reduce risks of the very dangerous hypo’s (low blood glucose levels) when drinking, the short-term and long-term considerations, planning...
Oct 29, 2023
23 min
Living Type 1 Diabetes for over 60 years is quite the achievement. In this episode, we have been fortunate enough to have a guest on who is willing to talk to us about everything from diagnosis 62 years ago, to diabetes management over the years until 2023. Lynn shares everything from school to work to camping with diabetes, when needles had to be boiled to sterilise them, glucose was tested purely via the urine, and carb counting was not heard of. We are so grateful to Lynn for coming on and...
Sep 23, 2023
40 min
This is for the parents of teens (or almost teens) of Type 1. Teenage years are hard enough with Type 1 Diabetes. The last thing we want to do is make it harder for our young people. Listen in as Jaimee & Hayley (mum of 2 boys with T1D) discuss the 9 points teenagers have told us they do or don't like hearing. The Behavioural Diabetes Institute in San Diego has put together these points, straight from the mouth of teens. This was a card put together to help teens & parents survive dia...
Aug 26, 2023
30 min
Hayley & Jaimee chat about the struggles diabetes research is having in regards to funding & how stigma may be influencing the $ coming in for more research. All forms of diabetes are increasing in Australia (& probably worldwide), yet the funding for research is going down. Why? What can be done? What should the research be focusing on? A cure? Improvements in quality of life? Improved treatment options? We started this chat after a debate during National Diabetes Week in Austra...
Jul 30, 2023
18 min
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