Drew’s Daily Dose Podcast is your new destination for inspiring, meaningful conversations with people who are thriving with type 1 diabetes—and beyond.
I’m Drew Harrisberg—a happy, healthy guy thriving with type 1 diabetes. I’m also an exercise physiologist with a postgraduate certificate in diabetes education and management. In this podcast, I dive deep into the lives of incredible individuals living with or connected to diabetes—athletes, artists, health professionals, and anyone who inspires me to grow.
We explore what they eat to manage their diabetes and fuel their performance, how they move their bodies, navigate daily life, and the mindset that helps them show up as their best selves.
Some episodes feature a special segment called What’s On Your Plate, where my guest and I share a plant-forward meal, track our glucose, administer insulin, and unpack our real-time strategies for diabetes management.
But this podcast isn’t just about diabetes—it’s about living fully, with purpose and vitality. Expect stories, science, and your daily dose of inspiration and education.
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Drew’s Daily Dose Podcast is your new destination for inspiring, meaningful conversations with people who are thriving with type 1 diabetes—and beyond.
I’m Drew Harrisberg—a happy, healthy guy thriving with type 1 diabetes. I’m also an exercise physiologist with a postgraduate certificate in diabetes education and management. In this podcast, I dive deep into the lives of incredible individuals living with or connected to diabetes—athletes, artists, health professionals, and anyone who inspires me to grow.
We explore what they eat to manage their diabetes and fuel their performance, how they move their bodies, navigate daily life, and the mindset that helps them show up as their best selves.
Some episodes feature a special segment called What’s On Your Plate, where my guest and I share a plant-forward meal, track our glucose, administer insulin, and unpack our real-time strategies for diabetes management.
But this podcast isn’t just about diabetes—it’s about living fully, with purpose and vitality. Expect stories, science, and your daily dose of inspiration and education.
A Kid with Type 1 and an NBA Dream: Tyson Dale and His Mum Kirsten
Drew's Daily Dose
1 hour 38 minutes
5 months ago
A Kid with Type 1 and an NBA Dream: Tyson Dale and His Mum Kirsten
When Tyson Dale was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just 11 years old, his world turned upside down. Holidays were cut short, sport felt uncertain, and the road ahead looked bleak.
But from that life-altering moment, Tyson and his powerhouse parents - Kirsten and Brad —rallied together to write a very different story. One of courage, commitment, and character.
Now 16, Tyson is a rising basketball star with aspirations of Division One college hoops in the US. But more than that, he’s a confident young man who manages his diabetes like a pro, all while staying humble, grounded and grateful.
In this heartfelt, funny and powerful episode, we unpack the Dale family’s journey—the good, the bad, the blood sugar swings—and how they’ve turned a chronic condition into a foundation for strength.
Here’s what we’re covering:
-What Tyson’s early symptoms looked like (and the moment his mum knew something wasn’t right)
-How a terrifying Hawaii trip ended in a life-changing diagnosis
-Why basketball became Tyson’s constant—and his secret weapon for resilience
-The exact steps they took to safely return to school and sport after diagnosis
-Tyson’s honest account of embarrassment, CGMs, and “hiding” his diabetes
-The systems, routines and tech Tyson uses to stay in range
-How mindset, discipline and mentorship shaped Tyson’s growth—on and off the court
-Why type 1 is a family condition, and what every parent needs to know
-The letter to diabetes that’ll hit you right in the feels
… and so much more.
Chapters:
⏳ [00:00] “This Is Real”: Diagnosis and the Day That Changed Everything
⏳ [01:34] Meet Tyson and Kirsten Dale: From Client to Family
⏳ [06:27] Big Goals at 12: The NBA Dream is Born
⏳ [12:13] The Hawaii Trip That Ended in Emergency Diagnosis
⏳ [18:08] Life with Type 1: From ICU to Insulin
⏳ [24:17] Parenting Through the Storm: Kirsten’s Take
⏳ [31:16] From Fingerpricks to CGMs: The Tech Journey
⏳ [38:08] Sport, Stigma and the “Hidden” Side of Type 1
⏳ [46:06] Mentorship, Growth and Grit in the Gym
⏳ [52:12] The 500 Shot Club: Tyson’s Work Ethic Unpacked
⏳ [58:30] Mindset Over Misses: How to Bounce Back from Heartbreak
⏳ [67:24] The Role of Tech in Performance and Peace of Mind
⏳ [80:01] Managing Diabetes on the Move: Travel, Sport and Strategy
⏳ [95:20] “Thank You, But F*** You”: Tyson Reads His Letter to Diabetes
⏳ [105:10] Mealtime Maths and Medtronic Magic
⏳ [126:59] Final Reflections: Accountability, Autonomy and the Long Game
Hope you enjoy!
You can follow Tyson on Instagram @tysondale8
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Drew's Daily Dose
Drew’s Daily Dose Podcast is your new destination for inspiring, meaningful conversations with people who are thriving with type 1 diabetes—and beyond.
I’m Drew Harrisberg—a happy, healthy guy thriving with type 1 diabetes. I’m also an exercise physiologist with a postgraduate certificate in diabetes education and management. In this podcast, I dive deep into the lives of incredible individuals living with or connected to diabetes—athletes, artists, health professionals, and anyone who inspires me to grow.
We explore what they eat to manage their diabetes and fuel their performance, how they move their bodies, navigate daily life, and the mindset that helps them show up as their best selves.
Some episodes feature a special segment called What’s On Your Plate, where my guest and I share a plant-forward meal, track our glucose, administer insulin, and unpack our real-time strategies for diabetes management.
But this podcast isn’t just about diabetes—it’s about living fully, with purpose and vitality. Expect stories, science, and your daily dose of inspiration and education.
