Let's Talk Diabetes - A podcast from Diabetes UK Northern Ireland

Oct 14 2024 19 ep. 33 mins 5
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Welcome to a podcast series from Diabetes UK Northern Ireland.

In this series we will be joined by healthcare professionals, the Diabetes UK NI team and people living with diabetes throughout Northern Ireland.

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18. Wrapping up Season One

Oct 14 2024 2 mins  
We hope you've enjoyed listening to Let's Talk Diabetes over this past year and a half. We're now at the end of season one, where we’ve had the opportunity to dive into a range of important topics for people living with or at risk of diabetes, hearing first-hand from healthcare professionals and people sharing their own experiences.If you haven’t already, make sure to check out

17. Prediabetes

Sep 02 2024 42 mins  
For this episode, Suzy is joined by Lesley, a dietitian in the Western Health and Social Care Trust, and Carol, a registered nutritionist who works on the Diabetes Prevention Programme. They explain what prediabetes is, discuss some of the steps people can take to delay this risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and signpost to the support available locally in Northern Ireland and on

16. Back to school

Aug 05 2024 48 mins  
In this episode, Suzy is joined by Elaine and Laura who both have children living with diabetes. They reflect on what it was like to send their children back to school following diagnosis, and the steps they took to prepare and settle well into the new school term. Elaine and Laura speak about what they learned, the changes they would make, and how technology has helped along the w

15. Women's health: diabetes and menopause

Jul 29 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, Suzy is joined by Dawn who lives with type 1 diabetes and Lisa, a specialist nurse with an interest in menopause. Here we’ll be exploring perimenopause and menopause, the signs and symptoms, any differences faced by women who live with diabetes, and how menopause can impact your blood sugars and emotional wellbeing.There will be a new episode available every

14. Women's health: gestational diabetes

Jul 08 2024 49 mins  
In this episode, Suzy is joined by Sian, who shares her personal experience with gestational diabetes. Also returning are Deborah and Jaquie, diabetes midwives at the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital in Belfast. Together, they delve into gestational diabetes, the associated stigma, and the importance of follow-up checks after pregnancy.There will be a new episode available every

13. Women's health: diabetes and pregnancy

Jun 10 2024 50 mins  
In this episode we’re exploring the world of pregnancy for women who have diabetes. We’re joined by healthcare professionals Deborah and Jaquie who are both diabetes midwives at the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital in Belfast, and Claire who has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 25 years while also experiencing three pregnancies. Suzy chats with our guests about managin

12. Women's health: periods, puberty and contraception

May 06 2024 37 mins  
In this episode, we're kicking off our women's health series as we explore the topics of periods, puberty and contraception. Here, Suzy is joined by Claire, who has lived with type 1 diabetes since she was 9 years old. Claire will be reflecting on her journey as a young lady going through these changes and then chatting about managing relationships and contraception while livi

11. Volunteering with Diabetes UK NI

Apr 08 2024 30 mins  
This month Suzy is joined by Elaine and Fiona from the NI team, who will chatting all about volunteering with Diabetes UK NI, including opportunities, highlights and information about our new Live Well Champion volunteering role.There will be a new episode available every month, so make sure to join us as we explore all the topics, advice and questions that matter to you.For more i

10. Travel, sport and living with type 1

Mar 04 2024 33 mins  
In episode 10 we're looking at travel and sport when managing type 1 diabetes.Hosted by Sam Cormack, Our Lives Our Voices Youth Co-ordinator, guests for this episode are Sian Dunwoody, Our Lives Our Voices Youth Worker and Young Leaders Lea Carson and James Coughlin. This is the third and final episode from Our Lives Our Voices, catch-up on previous episodes that cov

9. Managing Type 1 through big life changes

Feb 05 2024 42 mins  
In episode 9 we cover big changes in a young person's life, and how this can impact those managing diabetes. We'll be taking a look at moving to secondary school, higher education, moving home, entering the workplace and more.Hosted by Sam Cormack, Our Lives Our Voices Youth Co-ordinator, guests for this episode are Sian Dunwoody, Our Lives Our Voices Youth Worker and Hol