T1D Talks - Diabetes Podcast with DHF

T1D Talks - Diabetes Podcast with DHF

Welcome to T1D Talks, the official podcast of Diabetes Hope Foundation. Each episode brings real conversations, practical insights, and inspiring stories for the type 1 diabetes community. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or navigating life with T1D, this is your space to learn, connect, and feel supported. Our episodes feature these key themes: 🎙️ T1D Talks: Real-life tips, stories, and support to help you thrive with Type 1—through everyday moments and life’s big changes. 🤝 Diabuddy Dialogue: Peer-to-peer chats with youth and young adults living life with T1D. Join us as we break down barriers, share lived experiences, and empower the T1D community—one conversation at a time. Podcast written & produced by the DHF Community Podcast music written & produced by Heather J. & Nathaniel K.

Episodes

October 14, 2025 28 mins

Episode 3: In this Diabuddy Dialogue episode, we speak with Rugia, who became an advocate for maternal health because of her experience navigating pregnancy with T1D. She highlights important gaps in maternal healthcare and education that are all too frequently overlooked. We explore the importance of equity and access for pregnant folks living with diabetes, as well as what actual change might look like. This examination of advoca...

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Part 2 of this podcast features a panel of Diabetes Hope Scholarship recipients—some living with multiple diagnoses—who share their insights on managing diabetes alongside other health conditions.

Dr. Vallis explores the gap between mental wellness and physical health, emphasizing the importance of empowering adults with type 1 diabetes within the healthcare system. He offers strategies to help individuals experiencing distress or ...

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Episode 2 (T1D Talks): "Unpacking T1D with Dr. Michael Vallis" - Part 1

Dr. Vallis discusses the emotional burden of managing type 1 diabetes, how to manage distress, how to overcome barriers to change while promoting self-compassion, and how to communicate to those around you - family, friends and medical professionals - how to best support you. Featuring a panel of Diabetes Hope Scholarship recipients, some with multiple diagnose...

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Episode 2: In this episode of Diabuddy Dialogue, we chat with our guest, Tasfia, about having T1D and how it affects her family relationships, her mom’s shared but different experiences, and how she dealt with stigma in the South Asian community. We discuss how labels can shape our lives and we also look at the flip side: how to find meaning in navigating T1D, creating communities, and empowering others. Do we define diabetes, or d...

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Episode 1: Meet your Hosts!

Welcome to the very first episode of Diabuddy Dialogue! In this episode, you will meet your hosts, Aastha, Afreen and Rav, as they talk about what to expect from the podcast and jump into a rapid-fire round of diabetes-related questions. You won't want to miss the beginning of this diabuddy journey, with some genuine conversation, and a few laughs, along the way.

Hosts: Aastha Relan, Afreen Nagra, Rav Sa...

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A panel of experienced parents shares practical tips for navigating the transition to post-secondary school with T1D—covering everything from the first weeks and months on campus, to setting healthy boundaries, offering support from a distance, and navigating that important first visit home.

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