Ep 10: Robyn Hawkins - Work, awareness and living with Type 1 Diabetes

In this episode of The Long View – Living with Type 1 Diabetes, I’m talking to Robyn Hawkins, a researcher looking at how people manage Type 1 at work and at university.Her research looks at how the everyday realities often go unseen, from telling people about your diabetes, to handling hypos while commuting and coping in busy workplaces and shared spaces.Robyn tells us what her research reveals about stigma, awareness and the small changes that could make a big difference to people living and working with Type 1.In this episode:Managing Type 1 Diabetes at work and universityDisclosure, stigma and lack of awarenessThe mental load of constant decision‑makingPractical challenges, including food, spaces and schedulesWhy flexibility and support really matterI'm so pleased to have been able to talk to someone who isn't Type 1 themselves, but who is working to find out what it truly means to live with and manage Type 1 Diabetes in environments that aren't always designed for it. Because we all need a bit of help sometimes, right? As always, this podcast is not medical advice. Please speak to your healthcare team before making any changes.