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EPISODE · Oct 13, 2025 · 54 MIN

#74: Surviving Setbacks: Mark Fitzsimmons Says You're More Than Your HbA1C

from The Stripped Pod · host Stripped Supply Diabetes Service

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers.On today's episode, we’re joined by Mark Fitzsimmons, T1D and author of Della’s Diabetes Diaries: A tale from the pond. We chat about the journey Mark’s been on with his diabetes management, and the complications, burnout and the trust he found in technology to be in ‘the best place he’s been in for decades’.Follow Mark on Instagram @dellasdiabetesdiariesShop Della’s Diabetes Diaries on AmazonFollow the Stripped Supply Luma Calendar to be notified about our World Diabetes Day MeetupsFind your local eye clinic via KeepSightBecome our next diabetes diarist and ⁠submit your Diabetes Diaries entry⁠.This episode was brought to you by Stripped Supply, a subscription box and learning platform that makes diabetes simpler. Use the code PODVIP at checkout to get your first box with half-price membership fees.Want to support our show? We knew you were a BGL (bloody great legend)! Click 'follow' or 'subscribe' wherever you listen to this podcast (bonus BGL points if you leave a review too!).Join Stripped Supply LearnJoin our Facebook groupCheck out our websiteWrite to us: email [email protected] us a voice note on InstagramTIME STAMPS00:00 Introduction1:17 Highs & Lows5:27 Meet Mark6:08 Mark’s Diagnosis Story07:43 Management & learning to trust tech16:03 Mark’s biggest mistake19:20 Something he wish he knew at diagnosis23:26 The reality of T1D complications33:50 You’re more than your HbA1C38:39 Diabetes burnout

Welcome to The Stripped Pod, where we have real, honest conversations about diabetes beyond the numbers.On today's episode, we’re joined by Mark Fitzsimmons, T1D and author of Della’s Diabetes Diaries: A tale from the pond. We chat about the journey Mark’s been on with his diabetes management, and the complications, burnout and the trust he found in technology to be in ‘the best place he’s been in for decades’.Follow Mark on Instagram @dellasdiabetesdiariesShop Della’s Diabetes Diaries on AmazonFollow the Stripped Supply Luma Calendar to be notified about our World Diabetes Day MeetupsFind your local eye clinic via KeepSightBecome our next diabetes diarist and ⁠submit your Diabetes Diaries entry⁠.This episode was brought to you by Stripped Supply, a subscription box and learning platform that makes diabetes simpler. Use the code PODVIP at checkout to get your first box with half-price membership fees.Want to support our show? We knew you were a BGL (bloody great legend)! Click 'follow' or 'subscribe' wherever you listen to this podcast (bonus BGL points if you leave a review too!).Join Stripped Supply LearnJoin our Facebook groupCheck out our websiteWrite to us: email [email protected] us a voice note on InstagramTIME STAMPS00:00 Introduction1:17 Highs & Lows5:27 Meet Mark6:08 Mark’s Diagnosis Story07:43 Management & learning to trust tech16:03 Mark’s biggest mistake19:20 Something he wish he knew at diagnosis23:26 The reality of T1D complications33:50 You’re more than your HbA1C38:39 Diabetes burnout

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#74: Surviving Setbacks: Mark Fitzsimmons Says You're More Than Your HbA1C

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