Episodes

  • 10 things I wish I'd known sooner about living with type 1 diabetes

    10 things I wish I'd known sooner about living with type 1 diabetes
    Dec 18 2025
    I know what you’re thinking… surely there’s more than 10 things?

    You’d be correct.

    But if I really thought about all the things I wish I'd known sooner about living with type 1 diabetes, I’d be here forever. Because trying to wade through the chaos that is managing this ridiculous chronic illness is a constant learning curve.

    Type 1 diabetes a never-ending game, a quest that is impossible to complete - and one that we’re often left to figure out alone. Despite the best of intentions from loved ones, and even if you have access to amazing healthcare teams, 24/7/365, it’s us.

    And we don’t know what we don’t know - until we’re forced to confront it for the first time with critical urgency and a double down arrow…

    BUT! I have found that are certain things - tools, information, perspectives - that I’ve gathered in my almost thirty years of living with type 1 diabetes that have helped. A lot. And I’d quite like to go back and give them to my younger self - because she had a tough time of it for a while.

    So whether you’re newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes or you’ve been doing this for a while, hopefully there’s something in here for you.

    DISCLAIMER
    Nothing you hear on Type 1 on 1 should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your diabetes or health management.

    PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS MENTIONED
    14 lessons that have helped me to live with type 1 diabetes
    The road to acceptance with type 1 diabetes
    5 ways I increased my time in range as a person with type 1 diabetes
    VIDEO: 24 Lessons In 24 Years with Type 1 Diabetes
    The psychology of food and type 1 diabetes with nutritional therapist Beth Edwards

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    SPONSOR MESSAGE
    This episode of Type 1 on 1 is sponsored by Dexcom. Using Dexcom CGM has given me so much confidence to make informed diabetes treatment decisions in the moment.

    You can choose to wear it on your arm or your abdomen, and all Dexcom CGMs have the share and follow feature even when connected to an insulin pump, so family and friends can see your glucose levels and get alerts, giving that extra bit of support when needed.

    Head to Dexcom.com to request a free Dexcom ONE+ sample.

    Always read the user manual for important product aspects and limitations. Talk to your doctor for diabetes management terms and conditions and terms of use.
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    48 mins
  • Choosing the right insulin pump: An expert's guide to automated insulin delivery systems

    Choosing the right insulin pump: An expert's guide to automated insulin delivery systems
    Dec 11 2025
    ‘Think about the 20% of things that make 80% of the difference.’Last week I spoke about my own experience of using a tubed vs tubeless automated insulin delivery system to manage my type 1 diabetes. But for a full breakdown of the current hybrid closed loop systems on the market, I knew I had to call in some expert help.John Pemberton’s wisdom and knowledge was made abundantly clear in his recent episode of Type 1 on 1. The diabetes specialist dietician, diabetes technology consultant, diabetes educator, type 1 diabetic and founder of The Glucose Never Lies spoke candidly to me about why he dedicates so much of his time to building an online resource to help people living with type 1 diabetes.This episode is a special focus on the four main automated insulin delivery (AID) insulin pump systems currently on the market, using John’s helpful superhero personas to take a deep dive into each one, and highlight the most important features among this almighty line up.Spoiler: They’re all great, and there is no wrong choice.But if you’re curious about insulin pumps and haven’t yet been able to find a way to compare them all, this one’s for you. The automated insulin delivery systems we dig into in this episode are:Tandem Control IQ: Control and flexibility aka Spider-ManCamAPS FX mylife Loop: Highly adaptable and strategic aka BatmanOmnipod 5: Sleek, simple, and futuristic aka Iron ManMedtronic 780G: Powerful and aggressive aka The HulkDISCLAIMER Nothing you hear on Type 1 on 1 should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your diabetes or health management.CONNECT WITH JOHNJohn’s first episode on Type 1 on 1 (Spotify)John’s first episode on Type 1 on 1 (YouTube)More information on CGM RegulationThe Glucose Never Lies: Choosing your AID superheroThe Glucose Never Lies WebsiteThe Glucose Never Lies Podcast on SpotifyJOIN THE TYPE 1 ON 1 COMMUNITY: Come and say hi @studiotype1on1 on Instagram.Visit the Type 1 on 1 website.Subscribe to the Type 1 on 1 newsletter.SPONSOR MESSAGEThis episode of Type 1 on 1 is sponsored by Dexcom. Using Dexcom CGM has given me so much confidence to make informed diabetes treatment decisions in the moment.You can choose to wear it on your arm or your abdomen, and all Dexcom CGMs have the share and follow feature even when connected to an insulin pump, so family and friends can see your glucose levels and get alerts, giving that extra bit of support when needed.Head to Dexcom.com to request a free Dexcom ONE+ sample.Always read the user manual for important product aspects and limitations. Talk to your doctor for diabetes management terms and conditions and terms of use.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Omnipod 5 or MyLife Ypsopump Loop? My real world insulin pump experience

    Omnipod 5 or MyLife Ypsopump Loop? My real world insulin pump experience
    Dec 4 2025
    Trying to figure out which insulin pump might work best for your needs as a person with type 1 diabetes isn't always easy.

    With more availability comes more choice, which is a great thing. I've now used both the Omnipod 5 and MyLife Loop Ypsopump CamAPS hybrid closed loop systems, so today's episode is a little deep dive into the two based on my real world experience.

    I chat through some of the similarities and differences as I've found them, from exercise to tubing to changing the pump and alarms, speaking from my personal perspective about how they both fit into my lifestyle as someone living with type 1 diabetes. If you're considering one of these insulin pumps, or a hybrid closed loop system in general, you may find this epsiode useful!

    DISCLAIMER
    I am not a healthcare professional and nothing you hear on Type 1 on 1 should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your diabetes or health management. All opinions are my own.

    More information on the MyLife Ypsopump Loop: https://www.mylife-diabetescare.com/en/mylife-loop.html
    More information on the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System: https://www.omnipod.com/en-gb/what-is-omnipod/omnipod-5

    YpsoPump Explorer App: https://www.mylife-diabetescare.com/en/products/infusion-systems/mylife-ypsopump-insulin-pump/ypsopump-explorer.html
    Omnipod 5 Simulator App: https://www.omnipod.com/en-gb/is-omnipod-right-for-me/omnipod-5-simulator-app

    The Glucose Never Lies Insulin Pump guides by John Pemberton: https://theglucoseneverlies.com/

    Changing an Omnipod 5 Pod - Step by step insertion for type 1 diabetes
    https://youtu.be/Wr5qJLdKIDY?si=oWVe6u6eLDbccTqo
    An introduction to the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System for type 1 diabetes
    https://youtu.be/sG_4u435PD8?si=UF7Wz2LsRq-8torV

    JOIN THE TYPE 1 ON 1 COMMUNITY:
    Come and say hi @studiotype1on1 on Instagram.
    Visit the Type 1 on 1 website.
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    SPONSOR MESSAGE
    This episode of Type 1 on 1 is sponsored by Dexcom. Using Dexcom CGM has given me so much confidence to make informed diabetes treatment decisions in the moment.

    You can choose to wear it on your arm or your abdomen, and all Dexcom CGMs have the share and follow feature even when connected to an insulin pump, so family and friends can see your glucose levels and get alerts, giving that extra bit of support when needed.

    Head to Dexcom.com to request a free Dexcom ONE+ sample.

    Always read the user manual for important product aspects and limitations. Talk to your doctor for diabetes management terms and conditions and terms of use.
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    51 mins
  • From injecting in school toilets to becoming a proud type 1 diabetic with Ruby Valentino

    From injecting in school toilets to becoming a proud type 1 diabetic with Ruby Valentino
    Nov 27 2025
    If you’re a fan of Disney and you live with type 1 diabetes, you might just have come across today’s guest. Ruby Valentino is an actor and singer, and to date she has amassed over 2 million likes on TikTok alone on her path of tuneful advocacy, inspiring others and reworking a few classic disney songs with a type 1 twist along the way.

    But for a long time Ruby’s diabetes was far from the spotlight, and in this episode we discuss how she used to hide in the toilets to inject after her diagnosis aged 13, and her struggles to talk about her feelings.

    In this chatty episode, we talk about becoming a proud diabetic and a role model for young type 1s, acting school, going viral and using negative comments as fuel to keep making content, finding ingenious places to put your insulin pump, the perks of being a type 1 partner you may not have thought of, and how type 1 diabetes can help you wean out the people that don't deserve a place in your life!

    CONNECT WITH RUBY
    Follow Ruby on TikTok.
    Find Ruby on Instagram.

    DISCLAIMER
    Nothing you hear on Type 1 on 1 should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your diabetes or health management.

    JOIN THE TYPE 1 ON 1 COMMUNITY:
    Come and say hi @studiotype1on1 on Instagram.
    Visit the Type 1 on 1 website.
    Subscribe to the Type 1 on 1 newsletter.

    SPONSOR MESSAGE
    This episode of Type 1 on 1 is sponsored by Dexcom. Using Dexcom CGM has given me so much confidence to make informed diabetes treatment decisions in the moment.

    You can choose to wear it on your arm or your abdomen, and all Dexcom CGMs have the share and follow feature even when connected to an insulin pump, so family and friends can see your glucose levels and get alerts, giving that extra bit of support when needed.

    Head to Dexcom.com to request a free Dexcom ONE+ sample.

    Always read the user manual for important product aspects and limitations. Talk to your doctor for diabetes management terms and conditions and terms of use.
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    57 mins
  • The best type 1 diabetes resource you've never heard of with diabetes educator John Pemberton

    The best type 1 diabetes resource you've never heard of with diabetes educator John Pemberton
    Nov 20 2025
    Please note this episode of Type 1 on 1 contains honest discussion of severe depression at around 1'08", including suicidal thoughts.

    No matter how long you’ve been living with or close to type 1 diabetes, it remains an incredibly complex condition to understand. And while there’s a wealth of information out there to dig into, knowing what to pay attention to can be just as daunting.

    John Pemberton is a diabetes technology consultant, children’s dietician, researcher and has been living with type 1 diabetes himself for around 20 years.

    So if you’re looking for research-backed information about the right insulin pump, want to know why 20 minutes of walking is the magic key to a stubborn high glucose reading, or you just need to start with the basics without getting overwhelmed, his diabetes education platform The Glucose Never Lies could be the answer.

    It was created after his young son Jude tested positive for diabetes antibodies, and when it comes to distilling complicated diabetes information and making it make sense, John is a master of the craft.

    In this episode we cover an incredible amount - from the professional, including his work with newly diagnosed families, the latest in diabetes research and his love of continuous glucose monitoring, to the deeply personal, including how years of undiagnosed ADHD led to severe depression and suicidal thoughts. After getting the right treatment in July 2025, John has found renewed purpose in taking The Glucose Never Lies to the next level.

    CONNECT WITH JOHN
    The Glucose Never Lies Website
    The Glucose Never Lies Podcast on Spotify
    Diabetes Specialist Nurse Forum CGM comparison chart.

    DISCLAIMER
    Nothing you hear on Type 1 on 1 should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your diabetes or health management.

    JOIN THE TYPE 1 ON 1 COMMUNITY:
    Come and say hi @studiotype1on1 on Instagram.
    Visit the Type 1 on 1 website.
    Subscribe to the Type 1 on 1 newsletter.

    SPONSOR MESSAGE
    This episode of Type 1 on 1 is sponsored by Dexcom. Using Dexcom CGM has given me so much confidence to make informed diabetes treatment decisions in the moment.

    You can choose to wear it on your arm or your abdomen, and all Dexcom CGMs have the share and follow feature even when connected to an insulin pump, so family and friends can see your glucose levels and get alerts, giving that extra bit of support when needed.

    Head to Dexcom.com to request a free Dexcom ONE+ sample.

    Always read the user manual for important product aspects and limitations. Talk to your doctor for diabetes management terms and conditions and terms of use.
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Type 1 diabetes embarrassment, dating, travel and more - World Diabetes Day Q&A

    Type 1 diabetes embarrassment, dating, travel and more - World Diabetes Day Q&A
    Nov 13 2025
    Oh hey, it's World Diabetes Day 2025.

    I thought I'd take the opportunity to do a little solo episode based on some questions you sent in, in the spirit of having a little chat about the very real and often ridiculous stuff we go through regularly as people with type 1 diabetes, but that we don't often get to speak about.

    I talk a bit about type 1 diabetes and the workplace, then there's some travel chat, and then we get to the good stuff thanks to a question about type 1 diabetes embarrassment. Where do we begin...

    DISCLAIMER
    Nothing you hear on Type 1 on 1 should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your diabetes or health management.

    EPISODES MENTIONED:
    Travelling with type 1 and the latest in diabetes tech with Diabetech's Justin Eastzer
    Type 1 Diabetes Travel Essentials with Diabetech's Justin Eastzer
    46 years with type 1 diabetes - episode with Maryann Croft Maloney
    An Introduction to Hybrid Closed Loop: The Technical (Part 1/2)
    An Introduction to Hybrid Closed Loop: The Emotional (Part 2/2)

    JOIN THE TYPE 1 ON 1 COMMUNITY:
    Come and say hi @studiotype1on1 on Instagram.
    Visit the Type 1 on 1 website.
    Subscribe to the Type 1 on 1 newsletter.

    SPONSOR MESSAGE
    This episode of Type 1 on 1 is sponsored by Dexcom. Using Dexcom CGM has given me so much confidence to make informed diabetes treatment decisions in the moment.

    You can choose to wear it on your arm or your abdomen, and all Dexcom CGMs have the share and follow feature even when connected to an insulin pump, so family and friends can see your glucose levels and get alerts, giving that extra bit of support when needed.

    Head to Dexcom.com to request a free Dexcom ONE+ sample.

    Always read the user manual for important product aspects and limitations. Talk to your doctor for diabetes management terms and conditions and terms of use.

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    37 mins
  • Is AI a superpower for type 1 diabetes management? With Dropbox's VP of Product & Growth Morgan Brown

    Is AI a superpower for type 1 diabetes management? With Dropbox's VP of Product & Growth Morgan Brown
    Nov 6 2025
    ‘Try the tools with curiosity and see where it takes you.’

    Today’s guest is Morgan Brown, VP of Product & Growth for AI at Dropbox. Morgan has spent his career helping world-renowned brands like Meta and Shopify unlock company growth, but he’s recently put his AI expertise to work in a specific area of his personal life.

    Morgan has been living with type 1 diabetes for the last 20 years. His most recent side project CarbScan, which uses AI to estimate carbs from a photo of your plate, was built for his young son Brooks, who also lives with the condition.

    In this episode we dig into how CarbScan works, how the world of product software translates to diabetes technology, and Morgan explains how to get started with AI as a tool for diabetes management with a view to faster, deeper knowledge and some all important time-saving.

    DOWNLOAD CARBSCAN
    https://carbscan.ai/

    CONNECT WITH MORGAN
    Find Morgan on LinkedIn.
    Say hello on X.

    DISCLAIMER
    Nothing you hear on Type 1 on 1 should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your diabetes or health management.

    JOIN THE TYPE 1 ON 1 COMMUNITY:
    Come and say hi @studiotype1on1 on Instagram.
    Visit the Type 1 on 1 website.
    Subscribe to the Type 1 on 1 newsletter.

    SPONSOR MESSAGE
    This episode of Type 1 on 1 is sponsored by Dexcom. Using Dexcom CGM has given me so much confidence to make informed diabetes treatment decisions in the moment.

    You can choose to wear it on your arm or your abdomen, and all Dexcom CGMs have the share and follow feature even when connected to an insulin pump, so family and friends can see your glucose levels and get alerts, giving that extra bit of support when needed.

    Head to Dexcom.com to request a free Dexcom ONE+ sample.

    Always read the user manual for important product aspects and limitations. Talk to your doctor for diabetes management terms and conditions and terms of use.
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    59 mins
  • 'Life should be about my family, not my diabetes' with Richard Dixon

    'Life should be about my family, not my diabetes' with Richard Dixon
    Oct 30 2025
    Today’s guest Richard Dixon has been living with type 1 diabetes for nearly 40 years.

    Diagnosed with the condition at the age of 2, Richard has spent a lot of his life in fear of his next injection due to a debilitating fear of needles.

    Every mealtime would cause huge amounts of worry, and the multiple daily injections he had no choice but to take steadily impacted every aspect of his life. Like so many people, Richard believed that insulin pumps were huge, bulky and incompatible with his lifestyle.

    He's been amazed to discover that this is not the case, and while deciding to change your diabetes management or try diabetes technology is an individual choice, the changes he's personally experienced in the last couple of years have transformed life for not only himself, but his young family too.

    DISCLAIMER
    Nothing you hear on Type 1 on 1 should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your diabetes or health management.

    JOIN THE TYPE 1 ON 1 COMMUNITY:
    Come and say hi @studiotype1on1 on Instagram.
    Visit the Type 1 on 1 website.
    Subscribe to the Type 1 on 1 newsletter.

    SPONSOR MESSAGE
    This episode of Type 1 on 1 is sponsored by Dexcom. Using Dexcom CGM has given me so much confidence to make informed diabetes treatment decisions in the moment.

    You can choose to wear it on your arm or your abdomen, and all Dexcom CGMs have the share and follow feature even when connected to an insulin pump, so family and friends can see your glucose levels and get alerts, giving that extra bit of support when needed.

    Head to Dexcom.com to request a free Dexcom ONE+ sample.

    Always read the user manual for important product aspects and limitations. Talk to your doctor for diabetes management terms and conditions and terms of use.
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    1 hr and 13 mins