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The Diabetic Mammy PodcastWhy Blood Sugars Rise in the Morning - The Dawn Phenomenon Explained (#43)In this gentle and grounding episode of The Diabetic Mammy Podcast, we explore one of the most frustrating and misunderstood parts of living with Type 1 diabetes: waking up high before the day has even begun.If you’ve ever opened your eyes, checked the monitor, and felt that sinking feeling of being “behind” before breakfast, this episode is for you.Catherine explains the dawn phenomenon in clear, compassionate terms, breaking down what is actually happening in the early hours of the morning. As part of The Things We Were Not Taught series, this episod...
2026-02-1713 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastCompression Lows: When the Body Lies to the Sensor (#42)Compression lows are one of those diabetes experiences that can feel frightening, disruptive, and deeply unsettling - yet are rarely explained clearly at diagnosis.In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy Podcast, Catherine explores what compression lows actually are, why they happen most often at night, and why they can so easily shake confidence in both the technology and ourselves.Through a real-life endocrinology appointment moment, this episode gently unpacks how pressure on a continuous glucose monitor during sleep can mimic falling glucose levels, triggering alarms that feel urgent - even when blood...
2026-02-1014 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastImbolc: Gentle Beginnings for Life with Type 1 Diabetes (#41)This episode marks Imbolc and St Brigid’s Day, a quiet hinge in the Irish year that reminds us that not all beginnings need to be loud or dramatic. Imbolc is about noticing small shifts, the light arriving a little earlier, the dark loosening its grip, and the reassurance of “just enough”.For those of us living with chronic conditions, raising children with type 1 diabetes, or simply carrying a lot, this episode offers a softer counterpoint to the pressure to reset, reboot, and optimise. Instead, it invites gentle beginnings, tending rather than transforming, and recognising maintenance as mea...
2026-02-0308 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastClever Insulin Pumps: Changes in Type 1 Diabetes Care (#40)This week’s episode of The Diabetic Mammy Podcast introduces a new gentle mini-series called The Things We Were Not Taught which exploring some quiet curriculum gaps that shape life with Type 1 diabetes.Drawing on her research with parents of children diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, Catherine reflects on how much education arrives at times when learning simply isn’t possible. Overwhelm, fear, and exhaustion mean important ideas are often missed : not through inattention, but through timing.Exploring clever insulin pumps without promotion, she explains what has quietly changed and how many families were neve...
2026-01-2714 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastThriving With Type 1 Diabetes: Why Community Is Part of Care (#39)Living with or parenting Type 1 diabetes can feel relentlessly isolating. The decisions start before breakfast and often stretch long past bedtime. In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy Podcast, we explore why community connection is not an optional extra in Type 1 diabetes care, but a vital part of thriving.This episode speaks directly to parents of children with Type 1 diabetes, adults living with T1D, and partners and carers who carry the emotional and mental load alongside the practical work of diabetes management. We move beyond “coping” and into what it really means to feel resourced, regu...
2026-01-2013 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastDoing Hard Things Gently: Life, Parenting and Type 1 Diabetes (#38)In this reflective episode of The Diabetic Mammy Podcast, I sit with the idea of choosing your hard.Inspired by a Saint Stephen’s Day run and an honest conversation about work, home, food, movement and the everyday decisions we make, this episode explores a simple but powerful truth: life is hard, and so is living with and/or parenting type 1 diabetes. There is no easy option, only the path we choose and how gently we live inside it.I reflect on how diabetes weaves itself into every choice, from routines and energy to...
2026-01-1312 minThe Diabetic Mammy PodcastAfter Christmas With Type 1 Diabetes:For many families, the 6th of January marks the true end of Christmas. In Ireland, it is known as Nollaig na mBan, Women’s Christmas, a day that traditionally honours the invisible work carried by women and offers a long-overdue pause.In this reflective episode of The Diabetic Mammy Podcast, I explore what it means to return to diabetes routines after the holidays without guilt, rigidity, or pressure. We talk about the hidden labour of Christmas when living with or parenting type 1 diabetes, the emotional dip that often follows the festivities, and why blood sugars, energy, an...
2026-01-0610 minThe Diabetic Mammy PodcastOpening the Doors to a New Year with Type 1 Diabetes:As this year draws to a close, this gentle episode invites you to pause before the countdown begins.Drawing on a Scottish New Year tradition of opening the back door to let the old year out, and the front door to welcome the new one in, Catherine reflects on what it truly means to live through another year with type 1 diabetes. The hard days survived. The quiet wins that often go unnoticed. The lessons learned about ourselves, our families, and diabetes itself.This episode offers space for reflection without judgement. There are no...
2025-12-3009 minThe Diabetic Mammy PodcastA Nightmare Before Christmas or Just Another Day with Type 1 Diabetes? (#35)In this Christmas week episode of The Diabetic Mammy Podcast, Catherine reflects on how to honour celebration while living with and parenting type 1 diabetes. Sparked by a simple comment, “Christmas must be a nightmare”, she gently challenges the idea that diabetes must dominate special days.This episode offers reassurance for anyone navigating their first festive season with type 1 diabetes, alongside validation for those further along the journey. Catherine introduces the idea of a safe minimum approach to Christmas Day, focusing on preparation, safety, and letting go of perfection in favour of presence and joy.Th...
2025-12-2316 minThe Diabetic Mammy PodcastI Don’t Know, Calm Down, Don’t Worry: Living Type 1 as a Triplex (#34ºIn this reflective episode of The Diabetic Mammy Podcast, I explore life with type 1 diabetes through a triplex identity: living as a person with T1D, a healthcare professional, and a parent raising children with type 1 diabetes. These three perspectives shape how language, advice, and reassurance land in everyday life.We sit with familiar phrases often heard in diabetes care, such as “I don’t know,” instructional comments like “calm down” or “be careful,” and the well-intended but complex reassurance of “don’t worry.” Spoken with good intent, these words can comfort or quietly undermine confidence. Drawing on lived exp...
2025-12-1611 minThe Diabetic Mammy PodcastDiabetes in December: Saving Spoons in the Silliest Season (#33)In this comforting episode of The Diabetic Mammy, we explore the emotional reality of living with a chronic condition through the lens of the Christine Miserandino's Spoon Theory (see link below) and my own gentle twist on it: the Spoons of Sugar Theory. Together we look at how type 1 diabetes quietly drains our daily energy, why so many of us wake up already short on spoons, and how this constant effort shapes our emotional wellbeing.We then move towards something softer. I share how pairing the hard diabetes tasks with small, intentional moments of sweetness can...
2025-12-0913 minThe Diabetic Mammy PodcastBreaking Diabetes Stigma: Why Our Words and Visibility Count (#32)In this week’s episode of The Diabetic Mammy, we explore what happens after we start noticing the language used around diabetes. Because once we tune in to our words, we can’t help but notice something else sitting quietly beneath them: stigma.I talk about the subtle, often invisible ways stigma has shaped how many of us live with diabetes – the hiding of injections, the quick tucking away of sensors, the apologising for alarms, and the belief that we shouldn’t be “seen” managing our condition. I share my own journey from discreetly checking numbers in toilet cu...
2025-12-0212 minThe Diabetic Mammy PodcastLanguage Matters: Why Words Shape our Daily Experience (#31)In this episode, Catherine opens up a gentle but powerful conversation about the words we use in diabetes care, why they matter so deeply, and how they shape the way we see ourselves and our children. Inspired by the global #LanguageMatters movement championed by advocates like Renza Scibilia, the episode explores how everyday phrases can either uplift or undermine, connect or isolate.Catherine shares examples from clinic life, home life, and her own experiences as a pharmacist and a mammy living with type 1. She invites listeners to reflect on the tone and labels that often slip...
2025-11-2511 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastRunning a Day Late: Diabetes Parenting, Big Questions, and Real-Life Hope (#30)This week’s episode arrives a day late: thank-you for your patience and for the time you give this podcast each week. Life with type 1 diabetes, parenting, and real-world responsibilities sometimes shift the timetable, especially in a one-woman project like this.In this gentle check-in, I share what the past fortnight has looked like: busy, emotional, full of diabetes events, and equal parts inspiring and exhausting. I also highlight a powerful insight from a passionate diabetes researcher who believes the full human genome may be mapped within three and a half years, opening the door to ea...
2025-11-1910 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastFrom Decision Fatigue to Burnout — Spotting the Signs EarlyThis week, The Diabetic Mammy explores the quiet exhaustion that comes from making hundreds of diabetes decisions every single day. From carb counting to correction doses, diabetes never clocks off - and neither do we. But that mental overload can slowly wear us down, turning everyday decision fatigue into full-blown burnout.In this episode, Catherine unpacks what decision fatigue feels like, how it leads to burnout and most importantly how to soften the load. Expect honesty, grace and gentle reminders that “good enough” is often exactly what we need.💙 Takeaway: You’re not lazy, you...
2025-11-1110 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastAre you Listening, or are you Waiting to Speak? (#28)In this reflective episode of The Diabetic Mammy, Catherine explores the subtle but powerful difference between truly listening and simply waiting to speak. With her signature warmth and honesty, she unpacks how this distinction shows up in diabetes life - whether we’re talking to our children, engaging with healthcare teams, or checking in with ourselves.Through relatable stories and gentle humour, Catherine invites listeners to pause, notice and lean into curiosity instead of correction. Because when we shift from listening to reply, to listening to understand, we create more space for learning, gr...
2025-11-0411 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastAdvocacy - In Our Own Ways (#27)In this week’s episode of The Diabetic Mammy, we’re talking about advocacy — the quiet kind, the loud kind, and every version in between.Whether you’re explaining type 1 diabetes to a teacher, volunteering at a community event, or simply helping someone understand that sugar isn’t the enemy, you’re already advocating.As World Diabetes Day approaches, this episode is a gentle reminder that advocacy belongs to all of us. Together, our stories and small actions shape a world where diabetes is better understood — and better supported.💙 Join me for a warm, ho...
2025-10-2810 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastWorld Diabetes Day 2025-Plan It Early, Make It Joyful (#26)In this episode, The Diabetic Mammy invites parents of children with type 1 diabetes to start thinking ahead to World Diabetes Day on 14 November - and to do it with calm, kindness, and a touch of joy. 💙Catherine shares how small, simple gestures can make a big difference: a five-minute classroom chat, a “blue day” at school, a family walk, or even lighting a blue lamp at home. With ready-to-use ideas, a sample mini-talk for schools, and a gentle reminder that “tiny is plenty,” this episode helps parents mark the day in a way that feels doable and meaning...
2025-10-2112 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastLife at the Kitchen Table: The Sibling Beside Type 1 Diabetes (#25)In this heartfelt episode, Catherine opens up about a perspective that’s rarely discussed in families living with type 1 diabetes: the experience of the other child – the sibling without diabetes.Through her own family story and reflections from childhood, Catherine explores what it feels like to grow up beside diabetes rather than with it. She describes the quiet moments of being “the one watching on”, the emotional balance parents try to keep, and the hidden strength and empathy that so often grow in the shadow of chronic illness.Listeners will hear practical ideas on how t...
2025-10-1410 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastThe Hidden Load – Mental Health and Parenting a Child with Type 1 Diabetes (#24)October brings shorter days, falling leaves, and World Mental Health Day – a gentle reminder to pause and look after ourselves. In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, we shine a light on the invisible emotional load that parents carry when raising a child with type 1 diabetes.Behind the carb counting, blood sugar checks, and school snack boxes lies a hidden mental spreadsheet that never switches off. We talk about the sleepless nights, the constant vigilance, and the silent background noise that often goes unseen by others.This conversation explores:The invisible labour of...
2025-10-0708 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastDiabetes & Routines: Harnessing the Power of October’s Rhythm (#23)In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, Catherine reflects on the shift from September’s chaos to October’s calm. With new teachers, sports, and timetables finally settling, October’s steady rhythm becomes an ally in type 1 diabetes care. Catherine explores how routine helps smooth blood sugars, makes lunchboxes and after-school snacks easier to manage, and eases decision fatigue for parents.She shares practical tips on using October’s predictability to lighten the load, while also preparing for the inevitable curveballs of school trips, sports days, and birthday parties. The heart of the message is simple but powe...
2025-09-3008 min
The Diabetic Mammy Podcast🎃 The Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition for Type 1 Diabetes Families (#22)Halloween can be a stressful time for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. Trick-or-treating is full of joy, but the mountain of sweets that follows can feel overwhelming when blood sugars and insulin dosing enter the picture. In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, I share how our family found a magical solution — the Switch Witch.From the early days of sneaking away sweets, to the tradition of the Switch Witch swapping treats for treasures, this practice turned what could have been a night of stress into one of imagination, excitement, and even ge...
2025-09-2307 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastUnderstanding Insulin Dosing when Parenting Type 1: Balancing Basal, Bolus & Real Life (#21)Insulin Dosing – More Art Than ScienceIf carb counting is the maths of type 1 diabetes, insulin dosing is the art. In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, we dive into what insulin dosing really means in day-to-day life.From the basics of why we need insulin and the difference between basal and bolus, to the unpredictable realities of growth, hormones, stress, and even the weather, this conversation explores how numbers meet real life.With tips from experienced hands, gentle myth-busting, and plenty of honesty about mistakes along the way, this episode is ab...
2025-09-1615 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastFrom Festivals to First Jobs: Preparing Those with Type 1 Diabetes for Life (#20)In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, we explore one of the hardest, yet most important parts of parenting children with type 1 diabetes: letting go. Inspired by the back-to-school season and the milestone of teens heading off to festival events like Electric Picnic, we talk about balancing safety with independence.Catherine shares why allowing our children to face challenges is key to building the 4 R’s: resilience, resourcefulness, reflection, and relating. From everyday school setbacks to the unique pressures of diabetes management, these struggles are the training ground for adulthood. Through personal stories and pr...
2025-09-0910 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastSpecial Needs Assistance in School (#19)Parenting a child with Type 1 diabetes is never simple, and when school enters the mix it can feel overwhelming.In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, I explore the role of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) in Irish primary schools and what that support really looks like for families managing Type 1 diabetes.From those fragile first weeks after diagnosis to the longer journey of helping our children grow in confidence and independence, I share my own stories of both supportive and challenging school environments. We’ll talk about how the SNA system has changed, wh...
2025-09-0212 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastCarb Counting for Children with Type 1 Diabetes: Practical Parent Tips (#18)Carb counting: the math part of diabetes that nobody asked for, but every type 1 has to learn.In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, I break down what carb counting really is (and isn’t), why it matters, and how to actually start without losing your mind - or the joy of food. We’ll talk about sneaky carbs (yes, lattes and ketchup, I’m looking at you 👀), why chasing perfection will drive you mad, and how to shift from overwhelm to confidence with practice.For those further along the road, there are tips on e...
2025-08-2616 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastFood & Type 1: The Complex & Complicated Effort of Eating (#17)Food is never “just food” when type 1 diabetes enters the picture. Every bite becomes a calculation: carbs, insulin, timing, numbers — and sometimes guilt, frustration, or even tears. In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, I pause my planned carb counting series to reflect on a heartfelt message from a newly diagnosed mammy, struggling to keep her little one full.Together, we’ll talk about how food shifts after diagnosis, the emotional weight it carries, and why it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. I’ll share practical coping strategies to ease the load and a gentle reminder that food is...
2025-08-1910 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastNot for You! Breaking the Sugar Myth in Type 1 Diabetes (#16)A sunny holiday. A kids’ club. An ice cream treat - but not for you, you’re diabetic!In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, Catherine shares the moment a well-meaning staff member turned a simple treat into a lesson in stigma, and how we turned it right back into a lesson in inclusion. We’ll talk about where the “no sugar” myth comes from, why it’s still so common, and how these small moments can have a big impact on our childrens' confidence.You’ll hear how we handled it, what our daughter learn...
2025-08-1208 minThe Diabetic Mammy PodcastAn 80’s Child Parenting in the 2020’s: Easier Then or Now? (#15)In this nostalgic-yet-nuanced episode, we rewind to the seemingly simpler days of our childhood and ask: was it really easier back then - or just different? Catherine explores the joys of growing up in the 80s and 90s (cue outdoor play and zero WhatsApp groups) and contrasts them with the complexities and comforts of modern parenting - especially when diabetes is in the mix.From unsupervised summers to the ever-present pings of CGMs and group chats, we weigh the pro’s and con’s of both times. Are our kids better off with tech, tools, and ther...
2025-08-0512 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastThe Diabetic Pharmacist (#14)In this heartfelt and revealing episode, Catherine takes us behind the scenes of the community pharmacy counter in Ireland- offering a rare look at the pressures, realities, and quiet acts of care that shape our experiences as people living with diabetes. She explores the logistics and some limitations of the Irish pharmacy system, especially around early or bulk medication requests, and shares why our interactions with pharmacy staff deserve compassion, not conflict.With honesty and warmth, Catherine invites listeners to think differently about what it means to be both cared for and caring—reminding us that tr...
2025-07-2910 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastCo-Piloting with Technology: Learning to Trust the Tools (#13)In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Catherine, the Diabetic Mammy explores the complicated but empowering journey of learning to trust healthcare technology.From CGMs to insulin pumps and apps, she shares how these tools can transform diabetes care from reactive to proactive. But it’s not all smooth sailing—building trust in technology takes time, understanding, and a willingness to stay curious.Catherine reflects on the evolution of diabetes management, from urine tests in the 1980s to today’s real-time data and cloud-connected conversations. She reminds us that while tech offers better navigation, we rem...
2025-07-2216 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastLiving Well with Type 1: The Lifestyle Medicine Way (#12)In this uplifting and empowering episode, The Diabetic Mammy dives into lifestyle medicine - a powerful, evidence-based approach to supporting diabetes management through everyday choices.Host Catherine shares how small, intentional changes in nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and community can improve life with diabetes.From turning playtime into exercise to swapping white rice for quinoa, Catherine offers practical, real-life examples tailored for busy parents. She also explores the six pillars of lifestyle medicine - nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, avoiding risky substances, and social connection - while gently reminding listeners that progress...
2025-07-1518 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastTechnology: The Bravery Behind the Beep (#11)In this heartfelt episode of The Diabetic Mammy, we dive into the emotional and practical weight of choosing diabetes technology - particularly the decision to start using an insulin pump.Host Catherine shares her own story from 2005, when pumps were basic, alarms were loud, and stigma felt enormous. Fast forward to today’s tech-heavy world, and the decision is still just as personal, even if the devices have advanced.From teenagers navigating body image and alarms, to parents feeling overwhelmed by too much online information, this episode is a reminder that choosing technology is...
2025-07-0811 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastLet’s Be Honest - Summer Is Not a Netflix Special (#10)In this heartfelt episode, Catherine explores the emotional weight of summer - especially for mums balancing diabetes, parenting, and the pressure to create nonstop fun. From the invisible labour of planning beach days to the guilt of feeling worn out before breakfast, this episode is a compassionate reminder that unrealistic summer expectations are destined to disappoint.With honesty, humour, and vulnerability, Catherine invites listeners to rethink what “a good summer” really means - and to let go of the fantasy in favour of real moments, real rest, and real self-kindness.Key themes:· ...
2025-07-0110 minThe Diabetic Mammy Podcast180 Decisions a Day: The Mental Load of T1D (#9)Every number in type 1 diabetes comes with a choice - and every choice carries weight.In this episode, Catherine explores the unseen toll of decision fatigue: the constant cognitive load, the pressure to get it right, and the emotional fallout that often follows. From tiny “should I bring backup?” moments to high-stakes insulin calls, we break down how relentless - and invisible - the decision burden really is.If you’ve ever felt like your brain is always “on,” this one’s for you. We talk empathy, strategies for easing the load, and why naming t...
2025-06-2410 minThe Diabetic Mammy PodcastWhen You Don’t Have It, But They Do (#8)🎙 When You Don’t Have It, But They Do 🎙Being the parent of a child with type 1 diabetes is a constant act of love, advocacy, and vigilance - but what happens when you’re supporting a condition you don’t live with yourself?In this tender and empowering episode, Catherine speaks to the unique emotional space parents occupy when they’re managing diabetes from the outside. From navigating the intensity of low and high blood sugars to responding to the phrase, “You don’t get it,” this episode offers gentle guidance for showing up with empathy - ev...
2025-06-1711 minThe Diabetic Mammy PodcastThe Good Enough Diabetic Mammy! (#7)In this raw and relatable episode, Catherine shares a chaotic, ketone-filled day that started with a hopeful run and quickly unravelled into tech fails, missing SIM cards, and rising ketones.It's a candid glimpse into the unpredictability of type 1 diabetes - even for those who “know better.”From insulin pump mishaps to the heavy fog of high ketones, Catherine walks us through the frustration, the surrender, and ultimately, the grace we must give ourselves.Because some days, we’re not perfect - we’re just “good enough.” And that’s more than OK.
2025-06-1009 min
The Diabetic Mammy PodcastWelcome to Holland (#6)In this deeply heartfelt episode, Catherine reflects on the quiet, often unspoken grief that accompanies the diagnosis of a chronic condition like type 1 diabetes in a child. Using the poignant poem "Welcome to Holland" by Emily Perl Kingsley as a guiding metaphor, she explores what it means to grieve the future you imagined, and to find unexpected beauty in a life that looks different than planned.Catherine shares her personal journey through grief, fear, and fierce love—honouring the silent hope many parents carry, and the emotional shift that comes when life diverts co...
2025-06-0313 minThe Diabetic Mammy PodcastMayhem in May! (#5)In this whirlwind episode of The Diabetic Mammy, Catherine takes you behind the scenes of a jam-packed week of diabetes events, reflections from National Volunteer Week, and what’s been lighting up conversations in the community.From digital health as a lifeline - not a luxury - to learning from the neurodivergent folks living with chronic conditions, Catherine shares thoughtful takeaways, practical insights, and heartfelt encouragement.We also dive into travel tips for people with diabetes and a touching reminder of how far we come on this journey - from fee...
2025-05-2712 minThe Diabetic Mammy PodcastSelf-Care is not Selfish! (#4)In this reflective and gently humorous episode, Catherine, host of The Diabetic Mammy, explores a critical but often overlooked truth: parents—and often time mothers—may be forgotten at the time of their child’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis. The emotional and practical demands of caregiving may lead parents to push their own needs aside, and over time, this self-neglect becomes the default.Through heartfelt storytelling, Catherine shines a light on:The "invisible parent" at diagnosis, who never gets asked how they are doing.The martyrdom mindset, where suffering is seen as noble and enduring misery become...
2025-05-1909 minThe Diabetic Mammy PodcastThe Marathon Mindset – Raising Children with T1D for the Long Run (#3)In this motivating and down-to-earth episode, Catherine explores what it means to parent a child with type 1 diabetes (T1D) with a marathon mindset rather than a sprint mentality. She challenges the pressures of achieving perfect blood sugar numbers and warns against the unsustainable, all-or-nothing approaches often fuelled by social media and fear.Instead, she offers a practical, compassionate framework using SMART goals - Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely - to encourage gradual, joyful, and sustainable diabetes management. Listeners are encouraged to shift the focus from perfection to progress, helping children learn patience, resilience, and...
2025-05-1512 minThe Diabetic Mammy PodcastThe Metrics: Blood Sugar Basics! (#2)In this gentle and empowering episode, Catherine—host of The Diabetic Mammy—welcomes both new and seasoned parents of children with type 1 diabetes. Titled “The Metrics,” this episode is inspired by two mothers who, despite their different points on the diabetes journey, both revealed they had never been clearly taught what key diabetes numbers mean.This episode walks listeners through the essential metrics of diabetes management with warmth and clarity:Glycemic Control – the overall aim of managing blood sugars in a safe range, with emphasis on balance over perfection.Blood Glucose Levels (BGL) – explained in both mmol/L...
2025-05-1422 minThe Diabetic Mammy PodcastWelcome to The Diabetic MammyWarm, candid, empowering pilot episode, in which Catherine introduces The Diabetic Mammy—a podcast dedicated to navigating the emotional, practical, and social complexities of living with type 1 diabetes, especially in the context of motherhood. Sharing her own journey from being diagnosed at age 4 to becoming a mother of two daughters (both also diagnosed with type 1 diabetes), Catherine invites listeners into a space of honesty, humour, and community.She explains her motivation for launching the podcast: to create a supportive environment for diabetic mammies who often juggle invisible challenges like burnout, mom guilt, and balancing self-care with parenting. Ca...
2025-05-1311 min