53. Don’t aim for perfect, aim for life and know it’s going to be messy

Send us Fan MailI speak with an OG of the diabetes podcast world, Jen Grieves. We talk about Jen’s life with type 1 and:Her diagnosis story including her first hypo on her ownDiabetes burnoutTravelling with type 1 diabetesJens’s guiding principles for managing her type 1 diabetesLife and how grief can impact us and inspire us in different waysUseful links:Jen's website Jen on InstagramLinks to Jen's podcastDaniel on InstagramSound from Zapsplat.comA bit about the show and hostThe Talking Type 1 podcast is a diabetes podcast by Daniel Newman. Daniel brings to you interviews with 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 for over 26 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018. Information shared on the podcast is not medical information or advice. Please consult your medical team for specialist information and advice.