An Unexpected Diagnosis During Pregnancy: Juliet Love’s Type 1 Diabetes Story

When Juliet Love fell seriously unwell during her second pregnancy, doctors chalked it up to gestational diabetes. But what followed was a misdiagnosis that took everyone by surprise, and catalysed a life-changing journey with type 1 diabetes. Juliet is a TV presenter, interior designer, health coach, and mum of two. And in this raw, powerful chat, she opens up about her surprise diagnosis, the terrifying moments that followed, and how she’s built a life full of joy, vitality and purpose while managing diabetes every single day. Here’s what we dive into: Juliet’s dramatic diagnosis story—and the moment she nearly passed out with a toddler and a baby in tow Why doctors mistook her condition for gestational diabetes (and how long it took to uncover the truth) The terrifying early months of trying to manage diabetes with no training and no support How a near-hypo in the middle of London became her greatest lesson The turning point that shifted her from overwhelmed to empowered Juliet’s go-to meals, movement routines and her Mediterranean-inspired approach to thriving with T1D Why mindfulness (and morning rituals) have become her non-negotiables The “diabetes burnout” moments we don’t talk about enough How diabetes has changed her family’s health—for the better What she’d do first if a cure were found tomorrow Juliet’s emotional letter to her diabetes: “You’ve made me stronger…” This is part of the “What’s On Your Plate” series—where we share a meal while sharing our stories. So stick around for the smoothie bowl debrief—it’s as nourishing as the chat. Chapters: ⏳ [00:00] Misdiagnosed and Pregnant: Juliet’s Shock Diagnosis ⏳ [02:01] From TV Sets to Insulin Pens: Who is Juliet Love? ⏳ [06:12] Nearly Passing Out with Two Kids in a Pram ⏳ [10:45] The First Few Years: Terror, Confusion and Finding Her Way ⏳ [17:33] Learning Through Lows: A Scary Moment in London ⏳ [27:03] Multiple Daily Injections, Mediterranean Meals and Mindset Shifts ⏳ [35:15] Juliet’s Yoga, Gym and Movement Routine ⏳ [43:10] Dinner Time Disciplines and Sleep-Flatline Goals ⏳ [49:32] Burnout, Bluetooth Off, and the Truth About Diabetes Fatigue ⏳ [58:33] A Cure? Juliet’s Unexpected Reaction ⏳ [01:11:39] Talking to Her Diabetes: Juliet’s Letter Hope you enjoy this one as much as we did recording it! You can reach Juliet on Instagram @julietlove Study reference: High-Protein Plant-Based Diet Versus a Protein-Matched Omnivorous Diet to Support Resistance Training Adaptations: A Comparison Between Habitual Vegans and Omnivores: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33599941/ To learn more about Medtronic https://www.medtronic-diabetes.com.au/ Explore the MiniMed™ 780 https://www.medtronic-diabetes.com.au/products/minimed-780g-guardian-4-sensor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices