Diabetes Hub Blog
The Constant Balancing Act
One of the hardest parts of being a mum to a child with type 1 diabetes is learning when to step back. Knowing when to give independence, when to offer space, and when to let go - it never feels simple. As we travel home from the All for One
Life without Diabetes... gosh, can I even remember what that feels like? I almost measure the timeline of my life so far as 'before Diabetes' and 'after Diabetes'... Life must have felt so simple then, but how would I have known when I had nothing to compare it to? It's almost like when you have
Professional drag performer and Omnipod® Ambassador, Grace Shush, shares their reflection, looking back on 2025 – highlighting that a type 1 diabetes diagnosis impacts more than just your physical health. They also include a very important message to those experiencing the realities of diabetes
<p><span lang="EN-US">Sponsored Podder® Cindy R. lives with type 1 diabetes, and with her little dog by her side.
<p><span lang="EN-US">Workplace wellbeing isn’t just about yoga classes or mental health apps - it’s about creating an environment where employees can thrive despite life’s challenges.
<p><span>Working with Type 1 Diabetes sometimes feels like fighting a silent battle no one else can see. On the outside, everything looks normal — you work, laugh, answer emails, join meetings. But in the background, a second life is constantly running. Checking blood sugar.
<p><strong> By Grace Shush </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span lang="EN-US">Professional drag performer and Omnipod® Ambassador, Grace Shush, shares an interview with their mum – highlighti
<p> </p><p> </p><p><em><span lang="EN-US">Skye is a teenager living with type 1 diabetes and has been a Podder® since 2021.
<p><sup>Omnipod® Ambassador, David Van der Vloet, shares their experience taking on fatherhood while living with a type 1 diabetes diagnosis and how his daughters are sharing what they’ve learned about life with diabetes...
<p>Omnipod® Ambassador and Pro-Golfer, Hannah McCook, is more often travelling than at home.
<p><span lang="EN-US">Paul B. is a 52-year-old maintenance manager at a busy hotel, a certified personal trainer who runs high-energy HIIT classes part-time, and a Podder®. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking and traveling to recharge and stay inspired.
<p><span lang="EN-US">Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough airtime: diabetes burnout.
<p><span lang="EN-US">Avid traveler, aesthetic doctor, and proud Omnipod® Ambassador, Temi shares her personal journey and an inspiring message about managing diabetes burnout and living a fulfilling life.
<p><em><span lang="EN-US">Lindsey is a dedicated mother and caregiver to her 9-year-old daughter Ava, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 4.
<p><em><span lang="EN-US">Emma is a London-based Podder® sharing her journey and raising awareness about diabetes (find her on Instagram at @emmatanner) and now navigating it all as a new mum.