Ep 1 : Ruth Collin - Mother, Podcaster, Type 1 Diabetic

Welcome to The Long View — a podcast about living with Type 1 Diabetes.I’m Ruth Collin, and I’ve lived with Type 1 Diabetes for over 50 years. Diagnosed at the age of five, I’ve grown up with this condition and lived through everything from glass syringes to today’s closed-loop systems.In this first episode, I explain why I’ve created this podcast and what I mean by The long view — because Type 1 isn’t a phase or a chapter, it’s forever. We’ll talk honestly about:- Daily life with Type 1 diabetes- Hypos, technology, work, family and support- The mental load and constant decision-making- Living well with a condition that never switches offThis podcast is for people with Type 1, their friends and family, and anyone who wants to understand what life with Type 1 is really like.🎧 Please remember this podcast is not medical advice. Always speak to your healthcare team before making changes to your diabetes management.📩 Get in touch: [email protected]📝 Transcript: Episode 1: Me - Mother, Podcaster, T1 50 yearsFollow The Long View wherever you get your podcasts.