
Diabetes in the Raw
‘Diabetes in the Raw’ entails very raw chats about Type 1 Diabetes & more (Type 2 & Gestational Diabetes). Jaimee & Hayley are living diabetes. Hayley is a Mum of two young boys with Type 1 & has experienced gestational diabetes. Jaimee has had type 1 diabetes since her early teens - so for over 25 years now 😬🤫 & has been through 2 x pregnancies with type 1! Jaimee also works as a Credentialled Diabetes Educator & Nurse, with a background in exercise physiology. Together they want to share raw experiences and help others not feel so alone, building a 'Raw' tribe!
Episodes
24 episodes
Ep. 24 - Diabetes Tech - Access For All - chit chat around challenges & considerations
In this episode we generally just have chat around some of the topics being raised around National Diabetes Week in Australia next month.Diabetes Australia wants a future where diabetes can do no harm.People living with diabetes s...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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26:00

Ep. 23 - Essentials for Pregnancy Planning - Type 1 & 2 Diabetes (Pt. 1)
There are some key considerations for pregnancy when you have Type 1 or 2 Diabetes. In Episode 23, Jaimee talks about the importance of aiming to achieve recommendations for glucose management to reduce some possible very serious complications ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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13:01

Ep. 22 - Weight Loss & Type 2 Diabetes Meds (Ozempic, Saxenda & Mounjaro) - Chit Chat about their place
In this episode Hayley is back. We talk about the very topical subject of weight loss/Type 2 Diabetes medications such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Saxenda. We discuss our personal thoughts on the place of these meds both within the diabetes sp...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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32:58

Ep. 21 - Pre-diabetes - What is it and what can be done about it?
What is pre-diabetes? What can you do about it? What is impaired fasting glucose vs impaired glucose tolerance? If you have ever been told you have elevated glucose levels, but not to the point of being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, this epis...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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23:41

Ep. 20 - A thanks for 2023 & plans for Diabetes in the Raw 2024
The final episode for 2023. A quick thanks to our supporters, audience and guests! Jaimee shares some of the planned topics for 2024 including Type 2 Diabetes Remission/Reversal, Prediabetes/Insulin Resistance, Eating Disorders & Type 1 Dia...
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9:40

Ep. 19 - Navigating School Camps with T1D - Sharing the Parent Experience with Hayley
In Episode 19, Hayley shares her very recent experience after going on school camp with her youngest son who has T1D. She talks about the decision-making process of whether to go as a parent, the communication side of things and planning of cam...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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32:14

Ep. 18 - Let's Talk Alcohol - Safety Considerations & Handy Tips
This is a quick one where Jaimee talks about the impacts of alcohol for those of us living with diabetes. Planning and knowledge is key to keeping safe if consuming alcohol when you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. This has some tips for everyon...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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23:49

Ep. 17 - Over 60 years living T1D - with Lynn
Living Type 1 Diabetes for over 60 years is quite the achievement. In this episode, we have been fortunate enough to have a guest on who is willing to talk to us about everything from diagnosis 62 years ago, to diabetes management over the year...
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40:33

Ep. 16 - Teen Talk - Let's Chat About Etiquette
This is for the parents of teens (or almost teens) of Type 1. Teenage years are hard enough with Type 1 Diabetes. The last thing we want to do is make it harder for our young people. Listen in as Jaimee & Hayley (mum of 2 boys with T1D) dis...
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30:50

Ep. 15 - Is Diabetes Research on its Death Bed? - Why the struggles & where to now?
Hayley & Jaimee chat about the struggles diabetes research is having in regards to funding & how stigma may be influencing the $ coming in for more research. All forms of diabetes are increasing in Australia (& probably worldwide), ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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18:10

Ep. 14 - Living Type 1 Diabetes for over 40 years! Meet Mark
How has life with Type 1 Diabetes changed over the past 40 years? Listen in as our guest, Mark Boulton, talks about his life after being diagnosed at 17 months old - just a baby! He shares some very raw experiences of some 'close calls', and di...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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31:55

Ep. 13 - Type 1 in Adulthoood - Martine - almost 12 months post-diagnosis
A continuation from Episode 5 with Martine after a shock diagnosis of T1D in her early 40's, Martine shares a bit about her journey. Not without some laughs & going off on a bit of tangent about how diabetes can impact on intimacy with your...
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25:02

Ep. 12 - The ENDIA Study - 10 years in!
What causes Type 1 Diabetes? The Environmental Determinants of Islet Autoimmunity (ENDIA) Study aims to find the cause(s) of type 1 diabetes to inform ways to prevent it. A long-term study with some results shared by Kelly who is the END...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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30:08

Ep. 11 - Type 1 Diabetes - Children, Adolescents & Young Adults
Type 1 Diabetes in childhood is HARD! What happens to glycaemic control through adolescence & young adulthood? Hayley & Jaimee talk about the evidence highlighting how diabetes management can become even more challenging through the tee...
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36:33

Ep. 10 - A personal GDM experience with Hayley - Share Your Story
Our second GDM personal journey shared. Hayley shares her experience with a diagnosis of gestational diabetes given at around 33 weeks when bloods were taken for other reasons. Little education & even less information around why her baby ha...
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25:09

Ep. 9 - A personal GDM experience with Chloe - Share Your Story
A personal experience with Gestational Diabetes from diagnosis to 23 weeks. From confusion with the diagnosis, to uncertainty with foods & glucose levels. Very limited education & support adds to the challenges of enjoying pregnancy whi...
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21:31

Ep. 8 - Introduction to Gestational Diabetes conversations (with Jaimee)
Jaimee (CDE) briefly explains what GDM is & why we feel it is important to talk about this. From the risks during pregnancy, to things you have some control over to reduce risks, & how the diagnosis can impact your journey. Hayley will ...
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13:43

Ep. 7 - Diabetes Language...Where Are We Now?
Diabetes language can impact on those living with diabetes as reported in Position Statements from Diabetes Australia (links below). Language can impact on relationships when offensive language is used, intentional or not. As a healthcare profe...
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33:14

Ep. 6 - Type 1 Analogies & chit chat
Hayley & Jaimee talk Type 1 Analogies. A heavy backpack? A balloon to keep afloat? A rock in your hand you can't put down? We also chat about day-to-day life with Type 1. A casual chit chat episode about Hayley's international travel ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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45:44

Ep. 5 - A new, raw & adult Type 1 diagnosis experience - Share Your Story
A sudden diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes in adulthood. Join Jaimee as she chats with our guest, Martine, who is 5-6 weeks into her diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes at age 43. With a BGL over 28mmol/L, she received a phone call from her GP to immediate...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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35:26

Ep. 4 - Sudden hearing loss in pregnancy - Share Your Story
Jaimee shares her very personal experience with profound hearing loss suddenly hitting at 36 weeks pregnant. She discusses the events of when & how this occurred, going into detail about the emotional & physical journey, including a po...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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35:36

Ep. 3 - Time to fly...with diabetes!
Travel & diabetes takes extra prep but it doesn't mean we can't do it & have fun! International travel leaves even more to think about. Hayley is an old hand at this , & as she & her hubby set off with their two boys with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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41:23

Ep. 2 - What's the go with Continuous Glucose Monitoring?
Hayley & Jaimee chat about CGM - from the basics of what it is, to the accessibility, cost, benefits & challenges. Did you know even some people use CGM on their pets? Hayley has the latest on this (laughs). We talk about our experience...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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51:39

Ep. 1 - Introduction & why we've created this podcast
‘Diabetes in the raw’ & who's behind the mic’s? Hayley is a Mum of two young boys with Type 1 & has experienced gestational diabetes. Jaimee has had type 1 diabetes since her early teens - so for over 25 years now & has been t...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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28:38
