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This week, The Diabetic Mammy explores the quiet exhaustion that comes from making hundreds of diabetes decisions every single day. From carb counting to correction doses, diabetes never clocks off - and neither do we. But that mental overload can slowly wear us down, turning everyday decision fatigue into full-blown burnout.
In this episode, Catherine unpacks what decision fatigue feels like, how it leads to burnout and most importantly how to soften the load. Expect honesty, grace and gentle reminders that “good enough” is often exactly what we need.
💙 Takeaway: You’re not lazy, you’re human — and managing diabetes is already a full-time job.
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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In this reflective episode of The Diabetic Mammy, Catherine explores the subtle but powerful difference between truly listening and simply waiting to speak.
With her signature warmth and honesty, she unpacks how this distinction shows up in diabetes life - whether we’re talking to our children, engaging with healthcare teams, or checking in with ourselves.
Through relatable stories and gentle humour, Catherine invites listeners to pause, notice and lean into curiosity instead of correction. Because when we shift from listening to reply, to listening to understand, we create more space for learning, grace, and connection - three ingredients every diabetes family needs more of.
Key takeaways:
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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In this week’s episode of The Diabetic Mammy, we’re talking about advocacy — the quiet kind, the loud kind, and every version in between.
Whether you’re explaining type 1 diabetes to a teacher, volunteering at a community event, or simply helping someone understand that sugar isn’t the enemy, you’re already advocating.
As World Diabetes Day approaches, this episode is a gentle reminder that advocacy belongs to all of us. Together, our stories and small actions shape a world where diabetes is better understood — and better supported.
💙 Join me for a warm, honest chat about how every voice, in its own way, makes a difference.
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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In this episode, The Diabetic Mammy invites parents of children with type 1 diabetes to start thinking ahead to World Diabetes Day on 14 November - and to do it with calm, kindness, and a touch of joy. 💙
Catherine shares how small, simple gestures can make a big difference: a five-minute classroom chat, a “blue day” at school, a family walk, or even lighting a blue lamp at home. With ready-to-use ideas, a sample mini-talk for schools, and a gentle reminder that “tiny is plenty,” this episode helps parents mark the day in a way that feels doable and meaningful.
Whether you choose to celebrate at school, at home, or in your community, this is your invitation to make World Diabetes Day 2025 personal, positive, and full of heart.
✨ Keep it simple. Keep it kind. You’re doing better than you think.
If you would like to borrow the mini-talk from this episode, here it is. Tweak it into your own words.
“Today is World Diabetes Day - a day about understanding and kindness.
Diabetes doesn’t take a day off,
but with the right tools and support,
children with type 1 can do everything their friends do.
What helps is simple - notice the signs of a low,
give space to treat it,
and be curious, not afraid.
We are more than numbers on a screen.
Thank you for being part of our circle.”
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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In this heartfelt episode, Catherine opens up about a perspective that’s rarely discussed in families living with type 1 diabetes: the experience of the other child – the sibling without diabetes.
Through her own family story and reflections from childhood, Catherine explores what it feels like to grow up beside diabetes rather than with it. She describes the quiet moments of being “the one watching on”, the emotional balance parents try to keep, and the hidden strength and empathy that so often grow in the shadow of chronic illness.
Listeners will hear practical ideas on how to honour and include siblings in daily family life - from carving out one-to-one moments and celebrating their milestones, to listening when they express frustration or sadness about diabetes taking centre stage.
The episode closes with a message of reassurance for parents: love doesn’t have to be divided equally to be felt equally. Every child deserves to feel seen, celebrated and cherished – diabetes or not.
💛 A tender reminder that while type 1 may shape a family’s rhythm, it does not define who shines within it.
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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October brings shorter days, falling leaves, and World Mental Health Day – a gentle reminder to pause and look after ourselves. In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, we shine a light on the invisible emotional load that parents carry when raising a child with type 1 diabetes.
Behind the carb counting, blood sugar checks, and school snack boxes lies a hidden mental spreadsheet that never switches off. We talk about the sleepless nights, the constant vigilance, and the silent background noise that often goes unseen by others.
This conversation explores:
This World Mental Health Day, let this be your reminder: you cannot pour from an empty cup. Caring for yourself is not selfish – it’s essential. You are doing enough, and you deserve rest, joy, and support just as much as anyone else.
Tune in, take a deep breath, and know that you are not alone on this journey.
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, Catherine reflects on the shift from September’s chaos to October’s calm. With new teachers, sports, and timetables finally settling, October’s steady rhythm becomes an ally in type 1 diabetes care. Catherine explores how routine helps smooth blood sugars, makes lunchboxes and after-school snacks easier to manage, and eases decision fatigue for parents.
She shares practical tips on using October’s predictability to lighten the load, while also preparing for the inevitable curveballs of school trips, sports days, and birthday parties. The heart of the message is simple but powerful: October is not about perfection, it’s about leaning into rhythm, finding comfort in stability, and giving ourselves grace for the days that don’t go to plan.
Tune in for encouragement, small supports that make a big difference, and a reminder that you’re doing enough.
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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Halloween can be a stressful time for parents of children with type 1 diabetes.
Trick-or-treating is full of joy, but the mountain of sweets that follows can feel overwhelming when blood sugars and insulin dosing enter the picture. In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, I share how our family found a magical solution — the Switch Witch.
From the early days of sneaking away sweets, to the tradition of the Switch Witch swapping treats for treasures, this practice turned what could have been a night of stress into one of imagination, excitement, and even generosity. As my children grew, the tradition evolved with them — first as a magical surprise, then a playful negotiation, and eventually as a way to pass treats on to others.
Tune in to hear how a simple idea became one of our most cherished family traditions, and how you might welcome the Switch Witch into your own home this Halloween. Because with a little creativity, even the stickiest challenges of type 1 diabetes can be sprinkled with magic. ✨🎃
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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Insulin Dosing – More Art Than Science
If carb counting is the maths of type 1 diabetes, insulin dosing is the art. In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, we dive into what insulin dosing really means in day-to-day life.
From the basics of why we need insulin and the difference between basal and bolus, to the unpredictable realities of growth, hormones, stress, and even the weather, this conversation explores how numbers meet real life.
With tips from experienced hands, gentle myth-busting, and plenty of honesty about mistakes along the way, this episode is about building confidence in the constant balancing act.
Because in the end, carb counting gives you numbers — but insulin dosing is what you do with those all important numbers.
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, we explore one of the hardest, yet most important parts of parenting children with type 1 diabetes: letting go.
Inspired by the back-to-school season and the milestone of teens heading off to festival events like Electric Picnic, we talk about balancing safety with independence.
Catherine shares why allowing our children to face challenges is key to building the 4 R’s: resilience, resourcefulness, reflection, and relating. From everyday school setbacks to the unique pressures of diabetes management, these struggles are the training ground for adulthood. Through personal stories and practical encouragement, she highlights how stepping back empowers our teens to grow in confidence and self-management.
Whether your child is still in primary school or already navigating teenage years, this episode reminds us that our job isn’t to remove every obstacle: it’s to walk alongside them as they stumble, learn, and thrive.
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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Parenting a child with Type 1 diabetes is never simple, and when school enters the mix it can feel overwhelming.
In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, I explore the role of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) in Irish primary schools and what that support really looks like for families managing Type 1 diabetes.
From those fragile first weeks after diagnosis to the longer journey of helping our children grow in confidence and independence, I share my own stories of both supportive and challenging school environments. We’ll talk about how the SNA system has changed, why not every child with diabetes automatically needs full-time assistance, and how we as parents can strike the delicate balance between protecting and empowering.
Whether you’re navigating school meetings, advocating for resources, or simply wondering how to prepare your child for more independence, this conversation will help you see school as one piece of the bigger picture in parenting with Type 1 diabetes.
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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Carb counting: the math part of diabetes that nobody asked for, but every type 1 has to learn.
In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, I break down what carb counting really is (and isn’t), why it matters, and how to actually start without losing your mind - or the joy of food. We’ll talk about sneaky carbs (yes, lattes and ketchup, I’m looking at you 👀), why chasing perfection will drive you mad, and how to shift from overwhelm to confidence with practice.
For those further along the road, there are tips on eyeballing, using tech, and finding freedom in “close enough.” And for the newly diagnosed, a step-by-step guide on where to begin.
Plus, a hopeful look at the future: with faster insulins and smarter algorithms, carb counting may not always be our daily burden. Imagine food just being food again - with the maths happening quietly in the background.
So whether you’re new to type 1 or a seasoned veteran, this is carb counting explained with honesty, humour, and a good dose of mammy-reality.
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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Food is never “just food” when type 1 diabetes enters the picture. Every bite becomes a calculation: carbs, insulin, timing, numbers — and sometimes guilt, frustration, or even tears. In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, I pause my planned carb counting series to reflect on a heartfelt message from a newly diagnosed mammy, struggling to keep her little one full.
Together, we’ll talk about how food shifts after diagnosis, the emotional weight it carries, and why it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. I’ll share practical coping strategies to ease the load and a gentle reminder that food is still joy — birthdays, pancake Tuesdays, family dinners — even if the maths tags along.
For those newly diagnosed, this is reassurance you’re not alone. For the long-timers, it’s a nod to how far you’ve come. And for all of us, it’s a reminder that food can still be love, connection, and celebration.
🎧 Listen in for comfort, perspective, and a dose of hope.
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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A sunny holiday. A kids’ club. An ice cream treat - but not for you, you’re diabetic!
In this episode of The Diabetic Mammy, Catherine shares the moment a well-meaning staff member turned a simple treat into a lesson in stigma, and how we turned it right back into a lesson in inclusion. We’ll talk about where the “no sugar” myth comes from, why it’s still so common, and how these small moments can have a big impact on our childrens' confidence.
You’ll hear how we handled it, what our daughter learned, and the simple shifts in language and understanding that can turn exclusion into empowerment. Because in Type 1 diabetes, sugar isn’t the enemy - shame is.
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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In this nostalgic-yet-nuanced episode, we rewind to the seemingly simpler days of our childhood and ask: was it really easier back then - or just different? Catherine explores the joys of growing up in the 80s and 90s (cue outdoor play and zero WhatsApp groups) and contrasts them with the complexities and comforts of modern parenting - especially when diabetes is in the mix.
From unsupervised summers to the ever-present pings of CGMs and group chats, we weigh the pro’s and con’s of both times. Are our kids better off with tech, tools, and therapy? Or are they missing the slowness we once took for granted?
If you’ve ever longed for more simplicity - or questioned whether you’re doing too much - this episode’s for you.
Feelings Wheel: More info
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The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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In this heartfelt and revealing episode, Catherine takes us behind the scenes of the community pharmacy counter in Ireland- offering a rare look at the pressures, realities, and quiet acts of care that shape our experiences as people living with diabetes. She explores the logistics and some limitations of the Irish pharmacy system, especially around early or bulk medication requests, and shares why our interactions with pharmacy staff deserve compassion, not conflict.
With honesty and warmth, Catherine invites listeners to think differently about what it means to be both cared for and caring—reminding us that trust and mutual respect are as vital to health as any prescription.
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Catherine—the Diabetic Mammy—explores the complicated but empowering journey of learning to trust healthcare technology.
From CGMs to insulin pumps and apps, she shares how these tools can transform diabetes care from reactive to proactive. But it’s not all smooth sailing—building trust in technology takes time, understanding, and a willingness to stay curious.
Catherine reflects on the evolution of diabetes management, from urine tests in the 1980s to today’s real-time data and cloud-connected conversations. She reminds us that while tech offers better navigation, we remain the captains of our care. Through honest anecdotes, gentle encouragement, and a big dose of humanity, this episode invites you to embrace tech—not as a replacement, but as a co-pilot.
Catherine also takes a moment to thank the professors, researchers & scientists whose dedication makes life with T1D safer, easier and more hopeful. While their work is not always visible, their impact is deeply felt in every improved algorithm and improved system we use.
✨ Whether you’re tech-savvy, tech-wary, or somewhere in between, this one’s for you.
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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In this uplifting and empowering episode, The Diabetic Mammy dives into lifestyle medicine—a powerful, evidence-based approach to supporting diabetes management through everyday choices.
Host Catherine shares how small, intentional changes in nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and community can improve life with diabetes.
From turning playtime into exercise to swapping white rice for quinoa, Catherine offers practical, real-life examples tailored for busy parents. She also explores the six pillars of lifestyle medicine - nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, avoiding risky substances, and social connection - while gently reminding listeners that progress, not perfection, is what truly matters.
You’ll hear honest stories, quick wins, and motivational tips designed to make healthy living feel do-able, even on the hardest days. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years into the journey, this episode will leave you feeling supported, informed, and hopeful.
And if after listening, you wish to do some reading, this booklet might be a good starting point: https://lifestylemedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Pillar-Booklet.pdf
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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In this heartfelt episode of The Diabetic Mammy, we dive into the emotional and practical weight of choosing diabetes technology — particularly the decision to start using an insulin pump.
Host Catherine shares her own story from 2005, when pumps were basic, alarms were loud, and stigma felt enormous. Fast forward to today’s tech-heavy world, and the decision is still just as personal, even if the devices have advanced.
From teenagers navigating body image and alarms, to parents feeling overwhelmed by too much online information, this episode is a reminder that choosing technology is not just a medical decision — it’s a deeply human one. Catherine explores the power of balanced support, trusting your instinct, and giving yourself time to make the right choice for you.
Whether you’re standing at the edge of a big diabetes decision or supporting someone who is, this episode offers courage, compassion, and clarity.
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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In this heartfelt episode, Catherine explores the emotional weight of summer — especially for mums balancing diabetes, parenting, and the pressure to create nonstop fun. From the invisible labour of planning beach days to the guilt of feeling worn out before breakfast, this episode is a compassionate reminder that unrealistic summer expectations are destined to disappoint.
With honesty, humour, and vulnerability, Catherine invites listeners to rethink what “a good summer” really means — and to let go of the fantasy in favour of real moments, real rest, and real self-kindness.
Key themes:
· Letting go of perfect summer expectations
· The emotional and physical toll of managing diabetes in parenting
· Why feeling tired, grumpy or unmotivated doesn’t make you a bad mammy
· Encouragement to embrace a slower, more compassionate summer
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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