18. Antony and Joyce: Helping our daughter live her best life when living with type 1 diabetes

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I speak to Antony and Joyce whose daughter Maya was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 14 months old. Antony and Joyce talk about Maya's diagnosis story and  family life after her diagnosis, the impact diabetes technology has had on Maya and overcoming fears and how it’s turned their lives around and we also discuss:-  building relationships with schools. - Maya's Celiac disease diagnosis- how they are teaching Maya to develop resilience towards her type 1- talking about health in the black communityThere's also a special mention of Google and the role to played in Maya's diagnosis. I enjoyed this conversation with Antony and Joyce and I appreciate their honesty and openness throughout our chat. You can find Maya and Joyce on Instagram here. The link to the Facebook group is UK Diabetic DadsWould you like to be a guest on the show?If you would like to ask a question or be a guest on the show then you can email me at [email protected]. I read all my messages and might include your question in a future episode. You can find Daniel on Instagram and Twitter. A bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast by Daniel Newman brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field. The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition along with for over 24 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Remember to hit subscribe