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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