Pumps, Performances & Pancreas Problems: Olly Rhodes Gets Real About Type 1

This week on We Are T1D, Mike and Jack welcome a very special guest — actor and Waterloo Road star Olly Rhodes — for a refreshingly honest, funny, and relatable chat about life with Type 1 diabetes.From spotting the first signs of T1D during a football match to navigating acting roles with an insulin pump tucked under his costume, Olly shares it all: the highs, the hypos, and the hilarious misconceptions (yes, someone thought he was tagged by police because of his pod!).Whether you're newly diagnosed or a long-time warrior, this episode is a reminder that while diabetes never takes a day off, it also brings unlikely friendships, hard-earned wisdom, and a few free snacks along the way.In this episode:⚽ Olly's diagnosis story – including the football match moment that changed everything🎬 His journey into acting – how boredom, drama class, and a brilliant teacher sparked a career💉 Pump life on set – from CGMs and costumes to keeping in range under studio lights👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family support done right – how his mum’s T1D experience shaped his own🔥 Tech talk – Dexcom, Omnipod 5, auto-adjustments, and the freedom it brings😅 Burnout, rebellion, and Jaffa Cakes – the realities of living with T1D long-term🍽️ Ultimate dream meal – Olly’s 3-course fantasy dinner (spoiler: it includes wings and tiramisu!)🎥 T1D in TV – what a real, honest diabetic storyline could look like on screen🎙 Featured Guest:Olly RhodesActor, Type 1 diabetic, and host of Going For A Take 🎬👉 Follow him on social media: @ollyrhodes_🎧 Check out his podcast on YouTube & Spotify: Going For A Take📩 Email: [email protected]🌍 Website: www.wearet1d.com📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jack🎧 New episodes every Sunday – hit that follow button and don’t forget to rate & review to help more people find We Are T1D.#Type1Diabetes #T1DLife #DiabetesPodcast #WeAreT1D #T1DCommunity #OllyRhodes #WaterlooRoad #Dexcom #Omnipod #DiabetesSupport