Chronically Will Podcast - Type One Diabetes
The Chronically Will Podcast, hosted by Willie Streets, features unscripted and real conversations about the experiences of living with Type One Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, and Fibromyalgia, particularly within communities of color. The show aims to change the narrative around people of color seeking medical and mental health help by addressing topics like race, healthcare, and acceptance. Through honest dialogue and community support, Willie encourages listeners to heal and become the best versions of themselves. It’s a mix of personal experience and broader discussions to bridge the divide between race and healthcare.
Episodes
Episode 124: 4am in Sydney w/ Amberley
On this episode we visit Australia and meet with Amberley, a 22-year-old disability support worker from Sydney. Amberley background is Polynesian Samoan. Ambereley shares her journey with type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed at 17 after a severe DKA episode, she reflects on adapting to a life living with T1D as a young adult. She comes from a close family, being one of nine children! She also opens up abou
Episode 123: Letter To Troy
Troy thought he was just getting tired from football, but it turns out it was Type 1 diabetes changing everything. Troy was 13, playing at Bristol City, when he suddenly couldn’t run, couldn’t eat, and couldn’t ignore the signs anymore. What looked like “just growing up” was actually a life changing diagnosis. Troy was on the edge of a diabetic coma before his dad pushed him to the hospital. From
Episode 122: I Just!
Type 1 diabetes can feel like a life sentence of science, math and relentless invisible trauma, but Yvonne shows what it looks like to turn that reality into community and hope. If you live with diabetes, love someone who does, or have ever felt alone in the chaos, this conversation will hit home fast. Raised in Indiana and diagnosed at just four years old, and also having a grandmother with T1D,
Episode 121: One Night Out
On this episode we get to hear from Ryanne. Ryanne was diagnosed with T1D around February 2023, not too long after the passing of her grandfather. She breaks down what it was really like to learn she had type 1 diabetes at Howard University, why the symptoms were easy to miss, and how finding community changed everything. Ryanne opens up about the fear, confusion, and burnout that can come with a
Episode 120: Why Do I Have Bad Luck?
Leslie Ann is a life coach and the founder of Brown Girls Embrace LLC, a community built to help women, especially Black women and girls feel seen, supported, and unashamed of who they are. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at nine shortly after losing her father, she grew up carrying grief, stigma, anxiety, and the pressure of managing a chronic illness. Those experiences shaped her into an advocate
Episode 119: Pull The Plug
In this episode we sit down with Teresa from the Bay Area for an emotional conversation about living with type 1 diabetes since age three. Teresa shares how growing up in foster care, being adopted before her 12th birthday, and navigating her family dynamic shaped her resilience and deepened her understanding of both health and identity. The conversation explores the challenges of managing diabete
Episode 118: Got My Mojo Back
RaKiya was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at 14. She shares those earlier teen years of rebellion/burnout but always having her families support to help her make it out ok. As a young adult she became a fierce advocate for mental health, community, and authentic representation in the T1D space, even creating a podcast. Kiya opens up about the emotional toll of living with T1D and the support th
Episode 117: Such a Beautiful Journey
Most people think living with type 1 diabetes means sacrificing your dreams—but Dr. Nimisha Gupta breaks that myth wide open. Nimisha was diagnosed 18 years ago with T1D at age 10. Living in India, part of the country with the world’s highest diabetes prevalence, she’s defying the odds with a radiant confidence that’s both inspiring and transformative. She's not only managing her condition wit
Episode 116: The Lost Files
Shikha, is an entrepreneur from Mumbai, India, who has been living with Type 1 Diabetes since she was 15. For years, Shikha struggled with her diagnosis, exploring alternative treatments, which led to repeated health crises. It wasn't until recently that she fully embraced managing her condition, realizing that acceptance is a gradual process. Family support has been crucial. Her parents and y
Episode 115: It's A New Chapter
Renee was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 7 years old, 22 years ago today! HAPPY DIAVERSARY SUNRAYYYY!! She recently had her first child. She was told for years that she wouldn't be able to have her own kids.Most people living with type one diabetes feel alone in the fight until they meet someone who truly understands. Renee, a sunshine in the T1D community, shares her remarkable journey f
Episode 114: Ain't No Party Like a Type One Party
In this episode, we hear from Eva, a dedicated advocate for the type 1 diabetes community. Eva shares her journey from working at a diabetes camp to pursuing a career in endocrinology. When we recorded in October 2025, Eva was pursuing her NP in Endocrinology. As of this past week, she has graduated with a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) and is a Board-Certified Family Nurse, highlighting her com
Episode 113: Walking, Talking, Breathing Mo Milli
Living with diabetes isn’t just a medical condition — it’s a journey of resilience, understanding, and unfiltered strength. Mo Milli’s story will shatter misconceptions and reveal what it truly means to navigate life with type 1 diabetes from childhood to adulthood. If you think it’s all about sugar levels and insulin, think again. This episode dives into the raw, real experiences only those livin
Episode 112: Liberation
Unlock the resilience of Dalyce and discover how advocacy, art, and community can revolutionize living with chronic illness. Dalyce was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at the age of 7. Dalyce’s story isn’t just about surviving; it's about reclaiming agency in a society built on systemic oppression and medical injustice. From childhood fears to decades of pushing her body to prove societal ass
Episode 111: For 12-Year-Old Me
Rachael Celine @thechronicallyillest has been living with Type 1 Diabetes since she was 12 years young. Rachael launched thechronicallyillest with the intent to fight diabetes and chronic illness stigma, foster REAL community an,d create unapologetic products for those who are sicker than the average!From the age of 12, Rachael has been the captain of her diabetes ship, and 20 years later, she con
Episode 110: I'm Thankful Pt 2
Bebe is a resilient woman who has lived with type 1 diabetes since her diagnosis at age six in 1982. Despite early warnings of severe complications, she took charge of her condition, managing her insulin independently. Her family, especially her grandmother, supported her understanding of diabetes. Against medical advice, Bebe became a mother, raising her children while managing her health. She f
Episode 109: I'm Thankful
Bebe is a resilient woman who has lived with type 1 diabetes since her diagnosis at age six in 1982. Despite early warnings of severe complications, she took charge of her condition, managing her insulin independently. Her family, especially her grandmother, supported her understanding of diabetes. Against medical advice, Bebe became a mother, raising her children while managing her health. She fa
Episode 108: The Perfect Cure with Dr. Paidamoyo Katsande
Dr. Paidamoyo Katsande joins us from the UK by way of Zimbabwe. Since Paida was a small girl she had dreams of helping Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is her heart. Dr. Paidamoyo is a research scientist and dedicated a great part of her career in T1D research for a cure to help those impacted at home. Growing up in Zimbabwe, she moved to the UK at eight years old, carrying with her a childhood dream of beco
Episode 107: Flowers 2 My Mom - Calculating Keeping Myself Alive
On this episode, we hear from Ricky. He hails from Brooklyn, New York, and was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes in 1992 at the age of 3 and spent the next year in a coma while hospitalized. Ricky spent his 4th birthday in the hospital.Early on, he would hear medical professionals say things, such as that he wouldn't make it. Ricky struggled a lot as a kid with mean adultsRicky has become a promine
Episode 106: Simply Cam
In this episode we get to meet Cam @cam_simply and engage in a heartfelt conversation, where we discuss the importance of community and representation within the diabetes online community (DOC), particularly for people of color. Cam shares his personal journey with type 1 diabetes, highlighting the challenges and triumphs he has faced since his diagnosis at age nine. The conversation touches on th
Episode 105: Book of Elijah
In this episode, we hear from Elijah (@elyja_), who has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for 21 years since being diagnosed at age 11. We explore his T1D journey, reflecting on the challenges and growth that have come with managing the condition over the years. The discussion touches on the emotional and psychological impacts of diabetes, the value of community support, and the advancements in dia
Episode 104: Monday Funday
CWP host Willie Streets shares his life with T1D plus everything else.
Episode 103: Bolusing for Skittles
Deanelle was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at the age of 6, 23 years ago. His diagnosis was caught by his parent's keen eye on his growth at such a young age. Today, he is a Certified Health Coach to help others like him get a better understanding of their own bodies and the data behind it to help them achieve their health goals.His family is of Caribbean background, from St Kitts and Nevis
Episode 102: Girl Dad vs DadCom
Quinton, diagnosed with T1D at 10 in 1998. From day 1, he has been in full control of his diabetes. But to know that his daughter's too have this diagnosis literally changed the ball game! His youngest daughter was diagnosed at 20 months, and then 3 years later, his oldest daughter was diagnosed at 5.Through these diagnoses, Quinton questioned, "Did I give this to my girls?"Although
Episode 101: Angel's T1D Theme Music
On this episode, we get to sit down with Angel @angelverses. Angel is a hip hop artist from Ohio who expresses and voices his emotions about living with diabetes through his music and skits. People may not relate to what he goes through with diabetes, but they will relate to the music and the messages.Angel was diagnosed with T1D almost 18 years ago at 14 years young. He is the youngest of 3.
Episode 100: Screen It!
On this episode we speak with Leah. Leah is a research assistant at Trialnet.org. but is also an MPH candidate in Epidemiology. Her drive comes from her family and friends. She's seen T1D up close and is passionate about early detection and making research feel human, accessible, and community powered. Her allyship speaks volumes! At Trialnet they test family members of people living with T
Episode 99: Marlaina's Reason Why
On this episode we get to hear from Marlaina Goedel. 14 months ago, Marlaina was fully, functionally cured of living with Type 1 diabetes. The procedure was the first of it's kind in the world, performed by Dr. Pior Witkowski at UC Med. With this process they inserted donor islet cells into Marlaina's liver and used the new monoclonal antibody Tegoprubart as the main antirejection infusion. After
Episode 98: Serial Volunteer
On this episode, we hear from Jisel. Jisel has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for 22 years, having been diagnosed near the end of her sophomore year of high school at 15 in 2003. Jisel is a wife, mom of two, and a self-proclaimed Serial Volunteer! Whether it's school events, work-related, or with her people, in the T1D community, you can find Jisel always lending a hand, foot, time, and ded
Episode 97: Pt 2 - Now I'm Hot They All On Me
In Pt 2, we dive more into Krislin's new life without T1D and CKD as of June 29, 2025.Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at just 9 years old, Krislin’s life was forever changed. By age 22, she faced diabetic retinopathy. At 26, Chronic Kidney Disease entered the picture. And yet, on the 20th anniversary of her diagnosis, something extraordinary happened. By age 29, Krislin was gifted the chanc
Episode 96: Pt 1 - Back Then They Didn't Want Me
Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at just 9 years old, Krislin’s life was forever changed. By age 22, she faced diabetic retinopathy. At 26, Chronic Kidney Disease entered the picture. And yet, on the 20th anniversary of her diagnosis, something extraordinary happened. By age 29, Krislin was gifted the chance at a new life.Her story is one of resilience, heartbreak, and hope. So, grab your tissues an
Episode 95: Hope Is Home
On this episode, we travel to Aruba to meet with Nurianne. Nurianne was diagnosed with T1D at 19. She is a graduate of the University of Aruba. Nuri worked as a full-time lecturer at the University of Aruba and was a researcher for the local Foundation of diabetes in Aruba concerning diabetes management on the island. Nurianne is passionate about helping others, as she started volunteering at t
Episode 94: On Bad Days We Smile
On this episode we get to hear from Anchal . Anchal visits the Podcast from India. Anchal is 16 years young and was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 7 years ago at the age of 9. Anchal, in most ways, is your typical teenager. She enjoys dancing, doing her makeup, and dressing up. These things are what bring her peace of mind when everything gets too much.Anchal aspires to be someone who can encou
Episode 93: A Story of Love and Life, Including Loss
Sarah was diagnosed with type 1 at the age of 7, 17 years ago, and also lives with multi drug-resistant epilepsy. She was diagnosed during a visit to the pediatrician.After diagnosis, Sarah spent her summers at camp Nejeda, later becoming a counselor, which helped foster a good relationship with my diabetes as well as instill confidence. While in college, pursuing her BS in nursing, she began mode
Episode 92: Girl TALK!!
On this episode, we get to smile with Arianna @ariannaiannairaArianna was diagnosed with T1D at age 11, more than 15 years ago. She also lives with PCOS. Ari is mother to the amazingly amazing Finn, who is two years old now. During our conversation, Ari shares her gifts of life. This includes her sharing her new level of acceptance with newly diagnosed people by finding the diabetic online comm
Episode 91: Look At Me Now!
On this episode we get to hear from Mary @t1dartistryMary is an ambassador for Eversense CGM and has been for 5 years! Mary was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 18, during her freshmen year of college.On this episode Mary invites us into her world and her truths. This includes discussions regarding the birth of her son. Although, her the duration of her pregnancy was pretty smooth and she had th
Episode 90: I Do
On this episode, we head to the Midwest and visit Marcus in Cincinnati. Marcus was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 15. This year marks Marcus' 25th year with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).His diagnosis was a true traumatic experience for a young, fit athlete, and for the first few days after diagnosis, he did fall into a state of slumber depression. This was until his dad tapped him on
Episode 89: Type 1 Diabetes Journaling with Jayla
Step into the world of Jayla. Jayla is a 24-year-old Detroit native and recent graduate of Clark Atlanta University. With a career in radio and digital marketing, her aspiration is to become an influencer and advocate for individuals like her to thrive even with chronic illnesses such as Type 1 diabetes. Jayla was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes the summer before high school at the age of 14. With
Episode 88: Khushi Means Happiness
In this episode, we journey to India to meet Khushi Ahuja, a global advocate for T1International. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 11, Khushi shares her personal story of navigating the challenges of her diagnosis, including an extended honeymoon period. She discusses the stigmas surrounding diabetes and the critical role community support has played in her journey. Khushi reveals how connect
Episode 87 - Skip Joy - You Don't Play About Us
On this episode, we sit down with Sa'Ra, a passionate advocate and inspiring individual who has lived with Type 1 Diabetes since the age of five, 25 years ago. Sa'Ra's journey is deeply personal, as her mother's older sister, Joy, also had Type 1 Diabetes and passed away from complications at the young age of 43. Five years after her diagnosis, her baby sister (3 years younger) was
Episode 86: Ante Up!
In this compelling episode of the Chronically Will podcast, we hear from Dee, a resilient Cuban-Jamaican born, Brooklyn-bred single mother, as she shares her journey of advocating for her daughter, Jayde Michele, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just two years old, only 6 years ago. Dee opens up about the challenges and triumphs of navigating the educational system, ensuring Jayde receive
Episode 85: Tally It All Up, I'm Thankful
On this episode, you get to hear (seriously) one of the funnest conversations I've ever had with our sister Norma. Norma grew up in Puerto Rico, went to college in the US, and ended up in Canada, where she's been for the last 22 years. Norma is a mom of 2, a wife, and has been living with T1D for 43 years!! She doesn't remember life without T1D.For the past 15 years, she has been focus
Episode 84: The Carb Cookout, Black and Thriving
In this episode, we engage in a heartfelt conversation with Esi, a long-time Type 1 Diabetes advocate. Esi was diagnosed with T1D in 1988 at the age of six.During our conversation, Esi discusses the challenges faced by black individuals living with diabetes, the importance of community support, and the need for cultural sensitivity in healthcare. Asi shares her journey of creating The Carb Cookout
Episode 83: They Put Me In The Wrong Line - Shaping Life as a Queer, Trans, NYC Nomad
Diagnosed with T1D in the 90's, at 10 years young while in the 5th grade on Staten Island, NY. Simone?! is a Black trans non-binary artist. He is a New York City nomad who has lived in each borough at least twice. His 32nd diaversary is approaching, along with the 4th year living with kidney failure. Simone?! has lived with other complications and continues to learn that other conditions coul
Episode 82: Breakin Leah Out the Bubble
In this episode of the Chronically Will Podcast, Leah shares her journey living with type 1 diabetes and other chronic health conditions. The conversation explores the intersection of physical and mental health, the importance of advocacy, and the role of community support. Leah discusses her experiences with multiple diagnoses, the impact of chronic illness on mental health, and the misconception
Episode 81: The Sweetest Mango
On this episode of Chronically Will Podcast we get to hear from the amazing Keeratdeep. Keerat comes to us from Delhi, India and was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes 20 years ago at the young age of 10. Yes, she has been learning, living and thriving with diabetes for the last 2 decades. Diabetes sort of grew up with her.Through this conversation Keerat speaks fondly about her loved ones that ha
Episode 80: You Have Sugar
On this episode you will hear from Michelle @michelle_jako Michelle visits us from Johannesburg, South Africa.Michelle was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes in 2012 at 13 years young, while in the 7th grade. In this conversation Michelle tells us about how diabetes makes yougrow up fast and as a young teen when you're told to do certain things how you know as a youth that nothing can stop you.She r
Episode 79: Sustainability Over Perfection with Dr. Allison Ong
On this episode we get to hear from Dr. Allison Ong, also known as Allie. Allie comes to us from southern California. Allie was diagnosed with T1D at 11 years young, almost 18 years ago. After falling ill and getting a glucose tolerance test, which she passed, six months later she was in full blown DKA with a blood sugar greater than 1,500 mg/dl. Soon to be heading to middle school she learned an
Episode 78: Hardee Boyz
On this episode we celebrate Steven Cannady!Steven was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at age 13, 21 years ago. Steven is a graduate of the North Carolina Central University!He has been married for 5 years, loves traveling with his wife (Nia) all athletics, hanging with his crew and ran the NYC Marathon in 2024 and is prepping to run the Chicago Marathon in 2025 and NYC Marathon again in 2025!Whe
Episode 77: Just Get Me The Juicebox with Neo
Neo (Nayo) comes to us all the way from The Freestate, South Africa.Neo was diagnosed with T1D 6 years ago at 15. When she was diagnosed, it was the first time she had ever heard of Type One Diabetes. Now Neo is an advocate for T1D. During our conversation she speaks heavily about how difficult it is for people to understand what living with diabetes is because they can't resonate with it un
Episode 76: Omega Phi Beta but No Beta Cells with Dr. Nicole Videla
In episode, we feature Dr. Nicole Videla, EdD. instagram.com/nikovid3la/Dr Nikki is a mother, wife, and an educator in higher education in the New York area for over 17 years. Recently, Dr. Nikki and family relocated from New York to Charlotte.Dr Nikki was diagnosed with Type Diabetes 10 years ago at the age of 33. Initially misdiagnosed, she was unaware of the signs of diabetes. Before her diagn
Episode 75: Bag of Fun with Betsy
@chronicallywillpodcast Season 2, Episode 75, Bags of Fun w/ @ladadiabeticbBetsy lives with LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) Type 1.5 diabetes.Betsy was originally misdiagnosed at age 22 in 2008. Betsy has been conquering T1D (LADA) for 17 years!At the time of diagnosis, she was playing competitive soccer.Betsy admires young people that live with diabetes and their prowess with sharing
Episode 74: Smile on My Heart with Ivan
First thing first, there are barriers for everyone living with T1D to be their best. Imagine this, with modern technology and medicine you were able to view how people across the world managed T1D but you and the community you serve every single day are fighting, struggling, traveling afar on foot and by bike to not only get the insulin youneed but to also give insulin to other warriors in need. T
Episode 73: Public Enemy Type One
Earl steps up to the mic from Cape Town, South Africa!Earl is a self-taught musician (from keys, to strings etc.) and came of age during the greatest era of hip hop and at a time in South Africa there were many messages in music around oppression and apartheid and such. Earl is a hip-hop head.Earl was diagnosed with T1D in 2012 at the age of 26 while in the U.S. He is a husband, a cat-dad and the
Episode 72: Bernetta Style
On this episode we get to hear from Bernetta @bernettastyleBernetta is a wife of 21 years and the mother to 3 amazing children.Bernetta was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes 10 years ago at 38.She is a graduate of Alabama State with a degree in Marketing and is a content creator that has worked with Disney and Steve Harvey. Bernetta is also a published author and founder of a nonprofit. Her nonpro
Episode 71: Fifteen Again with Anurati
On this episode we continue our travels around the world and visit Delhi, India to have a chat with Anurati. Anurati was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at the young age of 15, almost 12 years ago.Today you can follow Anurati as she journals her life living with T1D over Instagram. Anurati works as a counseling psychologist in the T1D community. She also manages multiple social media accounts.
Episode 70: Chyna Gal
Toni calls in from China. Toni has lived in China now for 6 years. She went to China for University.Originally from the Bahamas Toni was diagnosed T1D in 2013 at the age of 14. After high school she decided to move to China knowing how easily accessible insulin is, plus she was familiar with China. Her grandfather is from China. Toni has recently turned 26. In the Bahamas all diabetes care supplie
Episode 69: A Longboard Away From Love
On this episode we travel to Miami by way of Argentina so you will hear from my good friend Evelyn. Evy was diagnosed T1D in 2003 at 9 years young. Evy has a dog walking business and is a recent college graduate in biology!! Evy got her first pump at 9 and truly had no clue what she was doing but had to self-manage. With her mom being an immigrant from Argentina, there were great barriers in un
Episode 68: Capital T (Trauma) & Align Your Wellness
@chronicallywillpodcast Season 2 Episode 68: Capital T (Trauma) & Align Your Wellness w/ @deeksha.dev_t1dOn this episode you will hear from Deeksha. Deeksha was diagnosed T1D on World Diabetes Day Nov 14, 2000, at age 4.She is a trained Psychologist that works with People living with Diabetes, especially caregivers.This year she started her own organization - Align Your Wellness Foundation tha
Episode 67: It's OK with Thando
On this episode we take a trip halfway around the world with Thando. Thando is from Johannesburg, South Africa. She is 27 years old and was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes on November 11, 2022. She is in her toddler stages of living with T1D.During her diagnosis she was in a coma for 2-3 days. Her grandmom knew something was wrong and was persistent that she gets checked out.After her diagnosis
Episode 66: When You Get To The Other Side It Is Very Beautiful
On this episode we will hear from Alisha was born and raised in NJ and has a passion for the arts. Initially she wanted to be a medical doctor but got to college and got burnt out from all the science classes.Today Alisha owns a small PR Firm, Alishamoniquepr.com where she works with women in small, owned businesses. She does this intentionally to help champion women. She is also currently an ad
Episode 65: Breaking Needles with Evita
On this episode we will hear from Evita. Evita was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes in 1995 at 14 years old and has been living with T1D for 29 years. She is a mother of 3 and is a RN for almost 20 years, and works with peoplewith chronic disease management and case management and is currently on a track towards her doctorate.At the age of 12 her father passed, and her family moved from Florida to
Episode 64: Ain't No Mountain High Enough with Qiana Drew
On this episode you will hear from Qiana Drew . Qiana was Diagnosed with Type One Diabetes, 4 days shy of her 21st birthday. Her daughter Lily was more recently diagnosed right before turning 10, 3 years ago. Qiana is an artist in many aspects and realms such as singing, acting, dancing and public speaking. As a kid she wanted to be a singer, dancer model but at 5 years old when the pediatrician t
Episode 63: Lucky 777's with Maria
On this episode you will hear from Maria. Let me jump right into the show's title, Lucky 777's with Maria...Maria was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 7 years young. Her sister that is 3 years younger than Maria was diagnosed when Maria was 10, yes at 7 years young. That's not it! Maria's half-sister that lives in Puerto Rico, whom is 1 1/2 years younger than her sister was diagnosed, 1 1/2 y
Episode 62: Flight with Tsega From Boston to Ethiopia
On this episode we get to travel with Tsega. Tsega has been living with T1D for 25 years and doesn't know a life without it.Tsega is from both the Boston area and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Her mother is from near Philadelphia and her father from Ethiopia. She spent her early childhood in both places but would travel to visit and stay with her mom's family in the US.Ahead of her 9th birthday
Episode 61: Band of Brothers
On this episode we will hear from Chelcie Rice. Chelcie was born and raised in Toccoa, Georgia, the same place where James Brown's career began and also where the HBO series Band of Brothers took place. Chelcie was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 1988-89 at 25. He began having the typical symptoms of frequent urination and weight loss. His roommate at the time noticed it all and asked him to
Episode 60: Love Story
On this episode we get to hear from Shanell. First thing first, this Love Story must be shared. In June 2023, Shanell was given another chance at life because of her husband gifting his kidney to a complete stranger. Love is EVERYTHING!!Shanell was diagnosed with T1D on November 1st, 2001, the day after Halloween at only 12 years old and believes it made her who she is today, strong.Shanell reca
Episode 59: Raising Savannah
Keisha is the mother of Savannah. Savannah was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes in 2019 at 5 years young. For the first few years of her daughter's diagnosisKeisha searched for community, specifically for people that looked like herself and Savannah because that representation truly matters.One of her first obstacles was figuring out how she would care for/manage her daughter while she was in
Episode 58: The Miseducation of DeeDee
DeeDee has a story to tell, and we should all take time out to listen! Destiny, age 21 was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at the young age of 2. October 2025 will make officially 20 years that she has lived with T1D. I say officially because it is believed that even before her formal diagnosis that she was showing symptoms upwards of a year beforehand. Even as an infant she had received a bun
Episode 57: Kyler Cares Shares Love
On this episode you will hear from Kyle Banks. Kyle is the founder and CEO of Kyler Cares foundation, which focus is on improving health outcomes of people of color living with Type One Diabetes.
Kyle was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes in 2015 while performing in the Lion King on Broadway and at the time he was in the best shape of his life.
When diagnosed his family didn't understand th
Episode 56: Chloe Vision - Journey with Chlo
On this episode you will hear from Chloe. Chloe was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at 9 years young, 17 years ago. Chloe recalls her first finding out she had diabetes and has good memories but also understands that diabetes was a big growing and learning moment for her.
Her mom, being an early education director learned as much as she could to help Chloe along this journey. It became their jou
Episode 55: Keeping Yourself Alive with Taylorbetic
On this episode we are shared everything from education, mental health therapies, guidance and support from my friend Taylor aka Taylorbetic.
Taylor was originally diagnosed at 15, as a sophomore in high school as a Type 2 diabetic and went almost a year without insulin while being told to eat less and exercise more.
She listened to her doctors, and it did not help as she stayed consistent at 300
Episode 54: Tiffany Said So
On this episode we will hear from Tiffany. Tiffany as was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at the age of 1. After a bout with a cold and given penicillin, shortly after she was frail, sick, with frequent soaked diapers and was next diagnosed with T1D.
Diabetes is all Tiffany knows. She has never experienced or known a life without diabetes. She has great respect for the doctors that diagnosed
Episode 53: I'm a Hugger, My Love for Altadena
On this episode you will hear from Jordan. Jordan was diagnosed T1D on October 15, 1993, at the age of 7, 31 years ago.
She doesn't remember a life without diabetes. She does recall her diagnoses and her parents being tearful but her being so young, she was unable to conceptualize what it meant.
On her first day back to school she did a presentation with her mom on Type One Diabetes. This includ
Episode 52: Bridging the Game
On this episode you will hear from Bridget.
Bridget is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) and has been living with Type One Diabetes for almost 16 years.
Bridget was diagnosed with T1D in 2009 at the age of 17 and going into her senior year of high school.
In the beginning, at home with her parents was a lot helpful, where in college an
Episode 51: Let's Just Be Real About It
On this episode you will get to know Nyasha.
Nyasha is community youth worker that
lives with type one diabetes. She is strengthened
in her diagnosis and how she needs to take care of self.
Nyasha lives with multiple diagnosis and feels as though life happens and unwinds and it is a lot of coming back to the drawing board with diabetes, but she shares that its ok to start over and build new and b
Episode 50: Boyz II Men with Chase
On this episode you will hear from the perspective of Chase, a 16-year-old mature, young man. He is a man amongst boys!
Chase was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes thirteen years ago at the young age of three.
Today he is sixteen, and a junior in high school that loves basketball and is in a dual enrollment program studying engineering and robotics.
Chase learned how to count carbs by the age o
Episode 49: Shock Value
On this episode you will hear from Shari (pronounced Shara). Shari was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes in 2022 at the age of 33.
Ahead of being diagnosed and still today she does everything to keep her mind and body clean and healed. To get this diagnosis was a great shock to her and her medical team.
Today she understands that T1D is a lifelong journey, even
being diagnosed with diabetes has
Episode 48: My Truths - Explanation of Acceptance
During recording of this episode Rae is 35 years young and lives with Graves' disease, Type One Diabetes and Psoriasis, all of which are autoimmune diseases.
Rae was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 22 and this year her diabetes becomes a teenager. Rae was determined
during her diagnosis to keep herself at her best! She was originally misdiagnosed as type 2 and given metformin only and they real
Episode 47: Braving the Way of Hope
One person can change the world
@td1_star
On this episode you will be enlightened, enriched and receive the gift that is Justat Kajuju. Justar is from and lives in Kenya. She was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes 7 years ago. Her dad has lived with diabetes for over 20 years.
Justat wants to help impact young people and give them hope on living with Diabetes.
Justat is a researcher in diabetes an
Episode 46: Golden Years with Monique
On this episode you will hear from Monique. Monique was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes in 1972 at ten years young. After her diagnosis she stayed in the hospital for 2 weeks.
The spring before diagnosis she remembers spending all her money at the fair on lemonade. By the summer her father noticed her drinking a ton and frequenting the bathroom, but he chalked it up to it being summer.
After a f
Episode 45: It's All Worth It
On this episode you will hear from Ciara. Ciara is a dancer and choreographer from Chicago. She also is big in to visual artist and doing hair as well.
She was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at 9 years young after her grandmom who is a nurse recognized some signs.
Her grandmom took her to one hospital and then her mom took her to another. After diagnosis, she
asked "Why her" and was u
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