Episode 39: Living With Type 1 Together

Episode 39: Living With Type 1 Together

From Type 1 Club Podcast by Type 1 Foundation

June 10, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

Himanshu shares his experience of living with type 1 diabetes and supporting his son through the same diagnosis, discussing family support and resilience.

In this episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast, Jacqui speaks with Himanshu, who shares his experience of living with type 1 diabetes and later supporting his son through the same diagnosis. They discuss the realities of managing diabetes across different generations, the role of technology and how families learn to adapt, support each other and keep life moving forward. Himanshu shares the importance of family support, managing parental anxiety and helping his son see diabetes not as a limitation but simply as part of their lifestyle. It's an honest and thoughtful conversation about parenting, resilience and learning to live with type 1 together. 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

People in this episode

Host: Jacqui

Guest: Himanshu

Topics covered

  • type 1 diabetes
  • family support
  • parenting
  • technology
  • resilience
  • lifestyle

Keywords

  • type 1 diabetes
  • family
  • parenting
  • support
  • technology
  • resilience
  • lifestyle

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Type 1 Foundation

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