Diabetes Squad
Diabetics share something that not that many people understand. This is the place where we can be united, share experiences and tips, and work together to build confidence. Hosted by Manisha, a type 1 diabetic for the last 15 years, nothing is off limits.Food, fitness, dating... the list goes on and Manisha is on a journey to share and learn. Jargon free, and away from the textbook, this podcast is about having honest chats with both other type 1's and non-diabetics.
Episodes
34 episodes
S5 EP4: Food Freedom
What if eating out didn’t have to mean guesswork, panic stations, or playing carb-count roulette? This week I’m joined by Chris Cheyette - the dietitian behind Carbs & Cals, aka the holy grail of visual carb counting. We talk about how a si...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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46:21
S5 EP3: Designer & Diabetic?
What if diabetes burnout could be softened by art - or better yet, a clever print that makes you look twice? I finally got to chat with Alex, a graphic designer and fellow Type 1, whose bold prints tackle diabetes with wit, colour, and soul. Sh...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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51:42
S5 EP2: Who’s Steven?
What if your insulin pump had a name, a voice… and a bit of attitude?In this episode, I chat with Amy — the brilliant mind behind Steven the Insulin Pump, a children’s book that somehow manages to make diabetes tech feel funny, emotional, and f...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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51:38
S5 EP1: What’s your Kilimanjaro?
In this episode, I speak with an extraordinary individual called Pete, who has lived with Type 1 diabetes for 69 years and hasn't let it stop him from achieving amazing feats, from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to speaking in the House of Commons....
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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30:40
S4 EP6: The Princess Diagnosis
In this final season 4 episode of the Diabetes Squad podcast, Princess Padmaja shares her inspiring journey with Type 1 diabetes, focusing on the advancements in diabetes management since her childhood diagnosis in 1985 in Udaipur, India. The c...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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34:57
S4 EP5: Its all I've known
In this episode we meet Jish, who has lived with Type 1 diabetes since a young age, diagnosed at two in Mozambique. She explores their personal journey, emphasizing the challenges faced due to lack of healthcare access, contrasting with her sub...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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44:00
S4 EP4: Lust for life
In this episode we meet Katie, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 18. Despite her fears of blood and needles, Katie has shown incredible resilience and ambition. She shares her personal journey, from the shock of her initial d...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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48:27
S4 EP3: Eat, Love, Inject
In this episode, we talk to George, a passionate traveller and surfer who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes just six months ago. George shares his journey from diagnosis, the challenges he faced, and how he continues to live actively and adven...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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53:35
S4 EP2: Diagnosed June 2024
This heartfelt episode we speaks with Bella, a newly diagnosed type 1 diabetic, who shares her personal journey from initial diagnosis to finding strength and support in community. Bella, a chocolate buying assistant, describes how she missed t...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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52:35
S4 EP1: Paging Dr. Beat
In this episode, I speak to Professor Partha Kar, a prominent diabetes consultant and NHS England's diabetes policy lead. We discuss recent innovations in type 1 diabetes management, including the hybrid closed loop systems, continuous glucose ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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37:18
S4 Trailer: Ambition, Adventure, and Advocacy... get ready for Season 4
I'm baaackk!! I'm so excited to share a brand new series with you. And trust me, this one is not one to miss!Get ready to join the Diabetes Squad for an unforgettable Season 4! 🎉🌟 If you're living with Type 1 Diabet...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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3:27
S3 EP6 Hypers & Hypos of 2023
WOW SEASON 3 IS OVER... AND SO IS 2023!! I am so grateful to everyone that has supported Diabetes Squad for the last few years. Have a listen to my highlights aka my Hypers & Hypos of 2023.These are all the wonder...
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5:34
S3 EP5: Type 1 & Showbiz anyone?
In this episode we talk to Grace Shushh, managing sugars is hard enough but doing it whilst performing on stage is next level. What an absolute inspiration!!! Also, after we had this chat I actually went to see Grace perform a solo...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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47:35
S3 EP4: Fashion, darling
Funny how types 1’s have a way of meeting and getting contacted. Katie is the brains behind the fantastic brand Hid-In. She single-handedly saw a design problem and created a brilliant solution to help fellow type 1 diabetics. Listen to how she...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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36:01
S3 EP3: Finding inner peace with T1
This seasons international guest, a motivated, creative and centred person with kindness at the core of his social media content. Looking at his our Type 1 management with a centred and black to ‘’Mother Earth’ approach. Check out his wisdom vi...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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38:32
S3 EP2: Education, Education, Education
Let’s continue this season by talking to an outstanding and dedicated secondary school teacher. Hannah has learnt to navigate through the role and manage a hybrid loop system. I really hope this episodes inspired a generation of young types 1’s...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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41:18
S3 EP1: Sugar Coated Love
I've always wondered, what would it be like to have a Type 1 boyfriend? It's already exhausting managing T1 diabetes as an individual, but I guess the biggest perk is they understand every thought, every feeling, and all the frustration.<...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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29:04
S3 Trailer: Buckle in for Diabetes Squad Season 3
I'm back with a brand new season that I'm so excited to share with you!There are loads of empowering conversations about Type 1 diabetes with our amazing community coming up.Here's a sneak peak as to what's coming over the next ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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2:14
S2 EP7: Summer Special - Susanna & Sara
It's summer time and schools are out.. gosh I’ve had a lot of time to reflect during my time off too. This time a year ago Diabetes Squad podcast didn't even exist, but the in-school programme had just finished another year. The po...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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22:25
S2 EP6: Diabetes & Doodles
Oh my days what an absolute ray of sunshine Juliette is, in this episode we get talking about her creative process when designing and making stickers for her brand Type 1 Untangled. We discover that Type 1 diabetes are the most cre...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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32:19
S2 EP5: Supermum/mom
We’ve heard so much from other Type 1's but I wonder what’s the whole diagnosis thing is like for parents. Through the Diabetes Squad Instagram page I connected with Rachel, a mum from the USA. In fact I ordered a few stickers from her Etsy pag...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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48:46
S2 EP4: Build a Diabetic Bear
These days representation is so important, seeing and meeting other Type 1's is my favourite hobby… Matt says I’m the number one Libre spotter when we are out and about. I can’t help it! But I do wonder what it's like for Type...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:27
S2 EP3: Fitness Part 2: Workout Like No-ones Watching
Fitness is word that was taboo for a longtime in my childhood. I simply hated PE! I found it really uncomfortable and self-conscious doing PE with my form group... the thought of group fitness classes was simply overwhelming....
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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33:05