1. Living with Diabetes

In this first episode, Jack Woodfield from Diabetes UK is joined by Roxy Horner and Katie Lamb to chat about their experiences of living with diabetes.  Roxy is a successful model who made her debut in Vogue when she was 17. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2021, a month before her 30th birthday. Katie is an artist and full-time volunteer who lives in Preston. She was diagnosed with type 1 just before her second birthday. Roxy shares her initial shock at her diagnosis and how much she’s had to learn in the past two years. She also discusses her pregnancy and how it’s affected her diabetes, along with the ways her partner, comedian and actor Jack Whitehall, has supported her.  Katie talks about growing up with type 1 and how managing her diabetes has changed at various ages as she became more independent, and reacted to new challenges in her life. If you are affected by the topics discussed then you can call our helpline team on 0345 123 2399, or email helpline@diabetes.org.uk You can also visit Diabetes UK online to learn more about living with diabetes at www.diabetes.org.uk, including information on: Living with diabetes https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes Disordered eating https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/emotions/eating-disorders-and-diabetes DAFNE and other diabetes education courses https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/education Mental wellbeing https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/emotions CGM, closed loops and other diabetes technology https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/diabetes-technology The views and opinions of the guests are their personal stories and may not reflect the views or advice of Diabetes UK. The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It's important you always speak with your healthcare team for specific medical advice. Presenter - Jack Woodfield Produced by Diabetes UK and Ultimate Content If you’d like to give us feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at content@diabetes.org.uk  Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInFollow our guests on Instagram: Roxy Horner @roxyhorner Katie Lamb @katie_t1d_artxox  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Whether you’re living with diabetes or know someone who is, ‘Diabetes Discussions’ brings you the conversations you’ll want to hear.   Diabetes is sometimes known as the hidden condition. Millions of us live with it; millions more misunderstand it. We know diabetes can affect everyone differently - it can play a small part in your life or completely consume it.      Each episode we'll be talking about the realities of diabetes as we delve into topics such as technology, sport, mental wellbeing, research, stigma and everything in-between.   Our host, Jack Woodfield, will be joined by people living with diabetes and people whose lives are affected by diabetes, who’ll share their personal experiences.  Some of these conversations may be upsetting, and if you are affected by the topics discussed then you can call our helpline team on 0345 123 2399, or email us at helpline@diabetes.org.uk   This podcast is made by Diabetes UK, the UK’s leading diabetes charity. For more information on the topics covered in this series, as well as advice, resources and community, visit our website at https://www.diabetes.org.uk  Produced by Ultimate Content on behalf of Diabetes UK. If you’d like to give us feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us as content@diabetes.org.uk  Follow us on: Twitter: @DiabetesUK Instagram: @diabetesuk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diabetesuk LinkedIn: diabetes-uk   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.