Diabetes Squad

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr Partha Kar for a refreshingly honest chat about Type 1 diabetes and the journey to motherhood, minus the fear, fluff, and scary Google searches.We talk about why now is actually one of the best times to think about pregnancy with Type 1 diabetes, how technology has changed the game, what really happens in pregnancy clinics, and why you’re never meant to do this alone. From pumps and closed loops to birth plans and a few “oh wow, that makes sense...

In this episode, I’m joined by Virginia for a real, open chat about the postpartum period with Type 1 diabetes — the highs, the hard bits, and everything in between (including the moments where you’re running on snacks and very little sleep). We talk about panic, hormones, wonky blood sugars, and the pressure to “do it all,” but also about laughter, learning as you go, and giving yourself a bit more grace. It’s an honest reminder that postpartum life with Type 1 diabetes is messy, human, and ...

In this episode, we talk honestly about pregnancy, birth, and life after birth with Type 1 diabetes — and why informed, compassionate care matters. I’m joined by Nina Willer, Specialist Diabetes Midwife at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals, as we explore advocacy, birth choices, breastfeeding, and the emotional load many women carry but rarely say out loud. This episode is for anyone with Type 1 diabetes navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or planning their next steps.

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Chukwuma Uduku (Dr Chucks) — my consultant at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital and one of the people who truly held my hand through pregnancy with Type 1 diabetes. We chat about all the things: showing up to appointments with a million questions, the magic of good tech, why blood sugars don’t define you, and how having the right doctor in your corner can make everything feel a little less overwhelming (and a lot more possible). ...

Motherhood changed me in ways I never expected. As a T1D mum, I’ve learned quickly that this journey comes with constant learning, advocating, and holding both fear and hope at the same time. In this episode, I share an honest conversation about navigating motherhood alongside Type 1 diabetes — the emotional load, the strength you find along the way, and the deep love that carries you through. This one’s for the Type 1 mums, the parents figuring it out day by day, and anyone learning that mot...