Type 1 Club Podcast

In this episode of The Type 1 Club, Jacqui speaks with Hannah, a fellow Type 1 mum whose son Eli was diagnosed at just 10 months old. Hannah shares the early signs they missed, the terrifying moment that led to calling an ambulance and Eli's time in intensive care with severe diabetic ketoacidosis. What began as months of an unsettled baby quickly turned into a life-changing diagnosis just days before Christmas. Together, Jacqui and Hannah talk about navigating life with a very young child with type 1 diabetes – from learning injections and managing unpredictable blood sugars to the relief of moving onto insulin pump therapy with diluted insulin. They also discuss: * The challenges of managing diabetes in babies and toddlers * Food aversions and the realities of dosing insulin for little eaters * Sibling dynamics when one child needs extra care * The role of technology * How the type 1 community often becomes an invaluable source of support and practical advice * Preparing a child with type 1 diabetes for kinder and school Hannah also shares her perspective on protecting children from the emotional weight of diabetes for as long as possible while still helping them grow into confident young people living with the condition. A thoughtful and honest conversation about parenting, advocacy and finding your people in the "worst best club." Further Resources: Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/] Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/] If you'd like to share your story with our podcast listeners, please email: podcast@type1foundation.com.au

In this inspiring episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast, host Jacqui Kidman sits down with Olly Green, an 18-year-old from Melbourne who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes during lockdown in 2020. Olly shares his powerful story — from the shock of diagnosis at age 14, navigating stigma and confidence, to finding his rhythm as an athlete and now setting an incredible goal: running 220km from Point Lonsdale to Portsea to raise awareness and funds for Type 1 Diabetes research. This is a conversation about resilience, growth, and turning challenge into motivation. Ollie's story is a must-listen for teens, parents, and anyone navigating Type 1. 💡 In This Episode You'll Hear: * Ollie's diagnosis story during lockdown — and the sudden onset of symptoms * The emotional and social challenges of being diagnosed as a teenager * How stigma and confidence played into his journey of telling others * His memorable supermarket hypo story (yes, involving an unpaid chocolate milk!) * Lessons learned managing Type 1 while playing elite-level football * The importance of routine, trial and error, and learning from mistakes * Transitioning to the Omnipod pump and how it changed his management * Preparing for a 220km run to raise $10,000 for Type 1 Diabetes research * Advice he'd give to his younger self — and to other teens with Type 1 * His go-to hypo treatment (and a very strong opinion about red snakes 🐍😄) 🏃‍♂️ Support Ollie's Run: Ollie will be running from Point Lonsdale to Portsea (220km over 6 days, Nov 9–14) to raise funds for Breakthrough and Type 1 research. 🎯 Goal: $10,000 📲 Donate or follow his journey via Instagram: @OllyGreennn [https://www.instagram.com/olliegreennn] (Link in bio for donations) Further Resources: Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/] Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/] If you'd like to share your story with our podcast listeners, please email: podcast@type1foundation.com.au

In this deeply honest and powerful episode, Jacqui speaks with Tiara, a mother navigating the early days of her daughter Alaska's recent Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. At just 11 years old, Alaska's diagnosis came after months of confusing symptoms, misdiagnoses, and even a moment of collapse — all just days before starting high school. Tiara shares how she trusted her gut despite dismissals from medical professionals, and how the diagnosis reshaped every part of their family's world overnight. From managing Alaska's medical anxiety and sensory sensitivities to advocating for her at school and learning a whole new medical language, Tiara's story is one of fierce love, resilience, and the invisible weight parents carry. This episode is for every parent who's ever felt overwhelmed, every child trying to be brave, and every family finding their way through a new diagnosis. 💬 What We Cover: * The long path to diagnosis and how fainting during a board game led to hospital * Alaska's medical anxiety and why a pump made all the difference * Navigating two new high schools in two weeks after diagnosis * The emotional toll on parents — and how Tiara is coping * Dyscalculia, tech, and double-checking insulin math * Finding a diabetes educator who changed everything * Tiara's advice for other families just starting out on this journey * Why the Type 1 community matter so much 📲 Follow Alaska and Tiara: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/Livingtype1.alaska] - see Alaska proudly rocking her pump and sensor and sharing her story with the world. Further Resources: Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/] Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/] If you'd like to share your story with our podcast listeners, please email: podcast@type1foundation.com.au

In this episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast, Jacqui chats with Brodie Sharpe — runner, advocate, and founder of TypeRun_ Diagnosed at age 15, Brodie shares his personal journey from learning to manage life with Type 1 to launching a global Guinness World Record attempt. Along the way, he has found purpose, strength, and a sense of belonging through movement and connection. Whether you're a runner, parent, or just looking for inspiration, Brodie's story is a powerful reminder of how one step at a time can lead to something extraordinary. 🏅 World Record Attempt: Beginning August 26, Brodie will take on an incredible challenge — attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive marathons run by a male living with Type 1 diabetes. That's 26 marathons in 26 days. And on Day 27 (September 21), he'll keep pushing, competing in the Western Sydney Half Ironman, with his brother by his side. Living with Type 1 for nearly six years, Brodie's mission is clear: raise $26,000 for the Type 1 Foundation and prove that life with diabetes has no finish line. 💬 What We Cover: * Brodie's diagnosis story and navigating life with T1D from age 15 * How running helped him regain control and confidence * The story behind the Guinness World Record relay and what it meant * The creation of TypeRun_ and the power of community * Using movement as a tool for physical and mental wellbeing * Advice for anyone wanting to take that first step — on the track or in their T1D journey 🔗 Connect with Brodie: Follow Brodie on Instagram: Typerun_ [https://www.instagram.com/typerun_/]Donate here [https://www.mycause.com.au/page/372931/type-runs-world-record-attempt?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacFaVCX1kAMOEz5n5Y0eZotGkMCVInhPh_pgxuvgGteQsJd-mij5UXhMNLWRg_aem_Ng7T4i_ETBQ0fWDBv9Tv7A] Further Resources: Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/] Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/]

In this deeply personal and raw episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast, Jacqui Kidman sits down with her now close friend Sally Jeffree, who bravely shares the story of her son Henry's type 1 diabetes diagnosis—and everything that came with it. It all began with an unexplained fainting episode at a birthday party. What followed was a whirlwind: a type 1 diabetes diagnosis while Sally was caring for a newborn, and then, within 12 months, a coeliac disease diagnosis too. Sally opens up about: * The moment everything changed * Navigating hospital stays and newborn care at the same time * The crushing weight of grief, guilt, and helplessness * The unexpected strength that comes from friendship, community, and being seen This is an honest conversation between two mothers who understand the impact of a chronic diagnosis—not just on a child, but on a whole family. Sally's story is raw, real, and ultimately full of connection. 🎧 Listen now and share with someone who needs to hear they're not alone. #Type1Diabetes #DiagnosisStory #T1D #CeliacDisease #Motherhood #ChronicIllness #Type1ClubPodcast #RealTalk #ParentingWithPurpose Further Resources: Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/] Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/]

In this episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast, host Jacqui Kidman sits down with Associate Professor John Wentworth, a leading researcher in type 1 diabetes, to discuss an exciting and hopeful new chapter in type 1 research and prevention: Type 1 Screen. Together, they explore: * What Type 1 Screen is and why it matters * How early detection of type 1 diabetes can prevent medical emergencies and change outcomes * The simple, non-invasive process of screening * The bigger picture: how research is evolving and where it's heading Whether you have a family history of type 1 diabetes or not, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who cares about the future of health, prevention, and proactive care. 🔍 Take Action: Get Screened Today Type 1 Screen is a free, voluntary test that checks for early markers of type 1 diabetes. It's quick, safe, and could be life-changing. ✅ Who can get tested? Children aged 2–30 years with a relative who has type 1 diabetes (parent, sibling, cousin, aunt/uncle, or grandparent) 🧪 What's involved? A simple finger prick test (at home or with a pathology referral). If markers are detected, you'll be offered support and access to monitoring and research studies, including prevention trials. 🌐 How to do it: 1. Go to www.type1screen.org [https://www.type1screen.org/] 2. Register online 3. Choose your test type: home kit or pathology referral 4. Return your sample and wait for results 🧭 More Info & Support: Visit https://www.type1screen.org [https://www.type1screen.org/] for FAQs, eligibility, and next steps. 💡 Why This Matters This screening initiative is one of the most exciting advancements in type 1 diabetes research. For the first time, we have a tool to predict, monitor, and potentially prevent the development of type 1 diabetes before symptoms appear. Early knowledge = empowered action. Be part of the change. Get screened. Spread the word. Help shape the future of type 1 diabetes. Further Resources: Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/] Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/]

In this inspiring episode of Type 1 Club, we sit down with Anna Todhunter, who shares her powerful story of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 17—right in the middle of Year 12. Just as she was preparing to launch into adult life, her world shifted. With honesty and warmth, Anna takes us through those early days of grappling with a life-changing diagnosis while trying to finish school and stay focused on her future. Refusing to let T1D define her, she embraced a "nothing's going to stop me" attitude—and just four months later, she moved overseas to chase her dreams. But as Anna candidly reveals, while diabetes might not have stopped her, it did slow her down—just a little. In this episode, we talk about: * The shock of a late-teen diagnosis * Adjusting to T1D in the high-pressure final year of school * What it's like to take your new condition across the world * The mental, emotional, and practical hurdles of doing life with diabetes * And how staying positive doesn't mean it's always easy Anna's story is a refreshing and real reminder that resilience doesn't mean pretending everything's fine—it means adapting, growing, and moving forward even when it's hard. Connect with Our Guest: * on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/annat.type1/] Further Resources: Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/] Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/]