23 — From Diabetes Brunches to Bali by Creating a Type 1 Diabetes Community with Dr Temi Olonisakin

Suggest guests or get in contactJoin John Pemberton as he sits down with Dr Temi Olonisakin — the doctor who turned a lonely Type 1 diabetes diagnosis at 17 into a movement of connection, confidence, and pancakes.From small brunch tables in London to dreams of Bali gatherings, Temi’s story shows how joy, representation, and community can change what it means to live with diabetes.How one young doctor turned isolation into connection — building a joyful, inclusive community for people living with Type 1 diabetes.Diagnosed at 17, Temi knows the isolation that hits just as independence begins. Years later she began bringing people together — from one-to-one coffees to full-scale Diabetes Brunch Live events — mixing friendship, advocacy, and education with a healthy side of pancakes.It’s not about brunch. It’s about belonging, visibility, and joy.Say hello to Temi on Instagram @temidiabeticdoctor and join her for Brunch!Full show notes and links  Chapters00:00 Diagnosed at 17 — the lonely years 05:30 First coffees → first brunch 12:20 From 9 to 26 — growth & facilitation 16:40 “Bottomless brunches” & normalising spikes 21:30 Brunch Abroad dreams 24:30 Beyond London — plans for the North 25:50 Doctoring & sustainable work 31:20 Advocacy wins — getting the right tech 38:30 Representation & equity 45:40 What services for teens miss 47:50 Wrap-up & reflectionsSupport GNL: https://buy.stripe.com/9B63cx4UO3KEdKC0Sp7Re00The Glucose Never Lies® is a registered trademark of The GNL Ltd. Company No. 16733595. UK VAT No. GB 516 3272 08.DisclaimerThis podcast is for education and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and is not a substitute for individualised care.The Glucose Never Lies® is independent by designWe do not accept sponsorships and advertising. We operate via education grants and donations from listeners who value independence. So, consider:Buying the GNL a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jspfree2EnquiriesCollaboration: John Pemberton — [email protected]: Anjanee Kohli — [email protected] The Glucose Never Lies®Website: https://theglucoseneverlies.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglucoseneverliesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theglucoseneverliesLinkedIn: John Pemberton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-pemberton-587104361/X: https://twitter.com/GlucoseNLiesDisclaimer This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.© The Glucose Never Lies Ltd. All rights reserved.