Raising Type 1 Podcast

Sun, Spikes, and Starting Over: Part Two is all about what comes next as both boys get ready to transition to the Twiist insulin pump.Starting a new pump always brings a mix of hope, nerves, and a whole lot of questions. In this episode, we’re talking through the prep that happens before the switch, the expectations we’re trying to keep realistic, and what it feels like to once again hand over a little trust to new technology.From setting changes and learning curves to the emotional side of starting over, we’re sharing what this transition looks like in real time and why new diabetes tech can feel both exciting and exhausting all at once.Because with Type 1 Diabetes, every new device comes with the same goal: more freedom, better management, and hopefully one less thing to fight with every day. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raisingtype1podcast.substack.com

Sun, Spikes, and Starting Over: Part 1 is all about that tricky shift into summer and how type 1 diabetes refuses to follow the same rules.Warmer days, more time outside, changes in activity, later nights… and suddenly the numbers that used to make sense just don’t anymore. We’re talking about the unexpected spikes, the patterns that disappear overnight, and the constant adjusting that comes with a whole new routine.This episode is about flexibility, frustration, and finding your footing when everything feels off. Because sometimes this season isn’t just about sunshine. It is about relearning what works and giving yourself the space to start fresh. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raisingtype1podcast.substack.com

In this episode of RT1: Unfiltered, we’re back with zero script and a lot to say. This one goes everywhere…in the best way. From the mental load that never really shuts off, to the “are we the only ones dealing with this?” moments, to the stuff that feels too raw or too messy for a structured episode… nothing’s off-limits here.It’s honest, a little chaotic, and exactly what this series is meant to be. Just two moms processing life with Type 1 Diabetes in real time; the wins, the spirals, the second-guessing, and the moments that somehow still make you laugh. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raisingtype1podcast.substack.com