In this episode of the Type 1 Club podcast, Jacqui is joined by Emily Viles — known to many through her Instagram page @emilysdiabetes. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a baby, Emily shares her powerful story of growing up with the condition and how it shaped her approach to life, pregnancy, and now parenthood.

Emily takes us through her journey of preparing for pregnancy, managing her diabetes during those intense months, and navigating birth with confidence. She also talks about her current role leading the PDC Mums & Bumps project, where she supports and connects other women with type 1 navigating the same path.

Highlights:

 * Growing up with type 1 after a baby diagnosis
 * Preparing for and managing diabetes during pregnancy and birth
 * Leading the PDC Mums & Bumps project to support others on the journey

This is a warm, informative conversation filled with real-life insights for anyone thinking about pregnancy with type 1 or just wanting to hear a beautifully honest story.

Connect with Our Guest on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/emilysdiabetes/]

Further Resources:
Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/]
Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/]
Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/]

Episode 18: Life, Birth & Blood Sugar: Emily Viles on Her Type 1 Journey

In this episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast, host Jacqui Kidman sits down with Associate Professor John Wentworth, a leading researcher in type 1 diabetes, to discuss an exciting and hopeful new chapter in type 1 research and prevention: Type 1 Screen.

Together, they explore:

 * What Type 1 Screen is and why it matters
 * How early detection of type 1 diabetes can prevent medical emergencies and change outcomes
 * The simple, non-invasive process of screening
 * The bigger picture: how research is evolving and where it’s heading

Whether you have a family history of type 1 diabetes or not, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who cares about the future of health, prevention, and proactive care.

🔍 Take Action: Get Screened Today

Type 1 Screen is a free, voluntary test that checks for early markers of type 1 diabetes. It’s quick, safe, and could be life-changing.

✅ Who can get tested?
Children aged 2–30 years with a relative who has type 1 diabetes (parent, sibling, cousin, aunt/uncle, or grandparent)

🧪 What’s involved?
A simple finger prick test (at home or with a pathology referral). If markers are detected, you’ll be offered support and access to monitoring and research studies, including prevention trials.

🌐 How to do it:

 1. Go to www.type1screen.org [https://www.type1screen.org/]
 2. Register online
 3. Choose your test type: home kit or pathology referral
 4. Return your sample and wait for results

🧭 More Info & Support:
Visit https://www.type1screen.org [https://www.type1screen.org/] for FAQs, eligibility, and next steps.

💡 Why This Matters

This screening initiative is one of the most exciting advancements in type 1 diabetes research. For the first time, we have a tool to predict, monitor, and potentially prevent the development of type 1 diabetes before symptoms appear. Early knowledge = empowered action.

Be part of the change. Get screened. Spread the word. Help shape the future of type 1 diabetes.

Further Resources:
Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/]
Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/]
Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/]

Episode 17: Type 1 Screening with A/Prof John Wentworth

In this episode of the Type 1 Club podcast, Matt Pontel shares how his insulin pump gives him the freedom to thrive in a career filled with business travel and shifting time zones. He talks about the practical strategies he uses to manage type 1 diabetes on the go—and how exercise plays a key role in his downtime.

Matt also opens up about the challenges of balancing workouts with pump management, and how he’s built a strong type 1 community to stay informed, supported, and connected.

Highlights:

 * Managing diabetes across time zones with pump tech
 * Using exercise to decompress—and the challenges it brings
 * Building a T1D community to grow knowledge and support

A real-world look at living well with type 1, no matter where life takes you.

Connect with Our Guest on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/notorioust1d/]

Further Resources:
Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/]
Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/]
Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/]

Episode 16: Thriving with Tech: Matt Pontel on Travel, Exercise & Connection

In this inspiring episode of Type 1 Club, we sit down with Anna Todhunter, who shares her powerful story of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 17—right in the middle of Year 12. Just as she was preparing to launch into adult life, her world shifted.

With honesty and warmth, Anna takes us through those early days of grappling with a life-changing diagnosis while trying to finish school and stay focused on her future. Refusing to let T1D define her, she embraced a “nothing’s going to stop me” attitude—and just four months later, she moved overseas to chase her dreams.

But as Anna candidly reveals, while diabetes might not have stopped her, it did slow her down—just a little. In this episode, we talk about:

 * The shock of a late-teen diagnosis
 * Adjusting to T1D in the high-pressure final year of school
 * What it’s like to take your new condition across the world
 * The mental, emotional, and practical hurdles of doing life with diabetes
 * And how staying positive doesn’t mean it’s always easy

Anna’s story is a refreshing and real reminder that resilience doesn’t mean pretending everything’s fine—it means adapting, growing, and moving forward even when it’s hard.

Connect with Our Guest:

 * on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/annat.type1/]

Further Resources:
Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/]
Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/]
Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/]



Episode 15: Nothing’s Going to Stop Me with Anna Todhunter

In this powerful episode of Type 1 Club, Jacqui sits down with two incredible guests — Chris Stocker, an advocate and father living with type 1 diabetes in the United States, and Paddy McCartin, former AFL player and passionate voice for type 1 awareness in Australia. Both guests share their unique journeys living with T1D and navigating its challenges through major life transitions, from professional sport and parenting to managing everyday highs and lows.

Topics We Cover:

 * Chris’s diagnosis story and how it shaped his advocacy work in the U.S.
 * The emotional journey of parenting a child with type 1 diabetes
 * Paddy’s experience managing T1D in elite sport and life after football
 * The mental load of diabetes and strategies that help
 * Resilience, routine, and what they’ve both learned over the years
 * Creating community and support networks for families and individuals with type 1
 * The value of personal choice in diabetes tech - MDI through to pump choice
 * How tech has evolved over the years and improved their quality of life; from better sleep, reduced mental load, more stability and less daily decision-making.

Why You Should Listen:
Whether you’re living with type 1, parenting a child who is, or just looking to understand it more deeply, this episode offers wisdom, empathy, and hope. Chris and Paddy bring raw honesty and practical insight to the conversation, reminding us that while T1D is a constant companion, it doesn’t have to hold you back from living a full, connected life.

Connect with Our Guests:

 * Chris Stocker: Type1Detour [https://www.instagram.com/type1detour/]
 * Paddy McCartin [https://www.instagram.com/paddymccartin/] 

Further Resources:
Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/]
Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/]
Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/]

Episode 14: Tech, Choice & T1D: Living Life on Your Terms with Paddy McCartin & Chris Stocker

In this episode, host Jacqui Kidman sits down with Jackson Sinclair, better known as Jackabetic, to talk about his journey with type 1 diabetes—one that extends far beyond just his own diagnosis.

For Jackson, T1D isn’t just personal—it’s a family affair. He shares his own diagnosis story and the unexpected reality of watching other family members go through the same experience. From learning how to manage his own diabetes to supporting his loved ones through their diagnoses, Jackson’s story is one of resilience, connection, and a deep understanding of what it means to live with type 1 in a family setting.

Through humor, advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to raising awareness, Jackson has built a strong presence in the diabetes community. He talks about how sharing his journey online as Jackabetic has helped him process his experiences and connect with others who understand the daily ups and downs of life with T1D.

To connect further with Jackson [https://linktr.ee/jackabetic?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaaCamEu0Q8BnMcj_02hylirGVTirzNa8EY9GYn800wwY9epHt16felxb8_aem_wowKcTPRpbQD3Uth8C50cQ]

Further Resources:
Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/]
Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/]
Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/]

Episode 13: Jackson Sinclair aka Jackabetic

🚨 Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the challenges of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as an adult, including a lack of initial support and the emotional struggles that followed. If these topics are sensitive for you, please listen with care.

In this powerful episode, Jacqui sits down with Tyson Major, whose type 1 diabetes diagnosis as an adult led him through an incredibly dark time. With little initial support, he faced the overwhelming challenges of adjusting to life with T1D. But instead of letting it define him negatively, Tyson found a way to turn his experience into something positive.

Now an advocate and active member of the Type 1 Foundation, Tyson is dedicated to raising awareness and supporting others in the community. He shares how his personal struggles fueled his passion for advocacy and connection.

One of his biggest triumphs? Trekking the Kokoda Track—a grueling yet rewarding journey where he not only proved to himself what was possible but also raised awareness for type 1 diabetes along the way. He opens up about the physical and mental challenges of the trek and what it meant to push past his limits while carrying the weight (both literal and figurative) of diabetes.

Connect further with Tyson [https://linktr.ee/Cringedad?fbclid=IwY2xjawJAd8JleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHY7fPMQTuUyyiaDf9q3t1D-Lmit9MjaPzl1lQMmM6JUp9hsviuAB_J0JUQ_aem_oflMwj77Pd11M6Jq2GSUHA] 

Register your interest for the next Type 1 Foundation Kokoda Trek here  [https://form.jotform.com/243521506306852]

Further Resources:
Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/]
Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/]
Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/]

Episode 12: Tyson Major

In this episode, Jacqui sits down with Jo Sader, Australian Manager at Insulet, the makers of the Omnipod, to discuss the long-awaited launch of Omnipod 5 in Australia. We dive into what this means for people living with Type 1 diabetes, how the system works, and how to access it.

🔗 Get Started with Omnipod [https://www.omnipod.com/en-au/get-started]
For those new to Omnipod, this is a great starting point! You can register for a Pod Experience Kit to try out the pod for yourself and/or request a call from an Omnipod Specialist for more information.

Further Resources:
Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/]
Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/]
Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/]





Episode 11: Omnipod 5 is Here! Everything You Need to Know with Jo Sader

In this powerful episode of the Type 1 Club Podcast, host Jacqui Kidman speaks with Lia about her daughter Violet’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis at just 11 months old. She shares the raw emotions, unexpected symptoms, and the life-changing moments that defined their journey from uncertainty to understanding.

In this episode, we discuss:
✅ Early signs of type 1 diabetes in babies and young children
✅ The terrifying experience of DKA and emergency diagnosis
✅ Navigating life after diagnosis while growing a family
✅ The emotional impact of a “diaversary” and reflections on the past two years

Through candid storytelling, this episode highlights the resilience of families facing type 1 diabetes and the importance of community, knowledge, and support.

To connect further with Lia and Violets journey follow them on Our Sweet Type One on Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/oursweet.typeone]

Further Resources:
Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/]
Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/]
Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/]



Episode 10: Violet’s Diagnosis: A Mother’s Journey Through Type 1 Diabetes

Welcome back to the Type 1 Club Podcast! This week, Jacqui is joined once again by Angie Manske, founder of Reflective Haven, a diabetes-specialized counselling service. Angie is a mental health social worker, trained psychotherapist, and passionate advocate for supporting children’s emotional well-being through their type 1 diabetes journey.

In this episode, Jacqui and Angie discuss:
✅ The emotional impact of a type 1 diabetes diagnosis on children
✅ How different diagnosis experiences (ICU vs. early detection) shape their response
✅ Recognizing medical trauma and its long-term effects
✅ The importance of movement and creative activities in managing hospital anxiety
✅ Practical ways parents can support their children’s nervous system regulation

Jacqui also shares her own experience with her son, Harvey, and how simple strategies—like playing basketball outside the hospital—helped him manage stress during clinic visits.

This conversation is packed with insights for parents navigating a new diagnosis or looking to better understand their child’s emotional world.

Further Information about Angie Manske:
Reflective Haven Website [https://www.reflectivehaven.com/]
Follow Angie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/reflectivehaven/]
Follow Angie on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/reflectivehaven]

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share with anyone who might benefit from the Type 1 Foundation’s message.

Further Resources:
Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/]
Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/]
Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/]

Episode 9: Understanding Your Child’s Emotional Journey After a Type 1 Diagnosis with Angie Manske

Welcome to the Type 1 Club - Navigating Type 1 Together

A podcast hosted by the Type 1 Foundation, a community who intimately understand the challenges and triumphs of raising a child with Type 1 Diabetes.

Join us as we share others personal experiences, insights and expertise to inform, educate and empower others on this journey. With knowledge, compassion and support, no one should ever feel alone in managing Type 1 Diabetes. 

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