EP 84: Interviewing my Fiancé: Relationships and Type 1 Diabetes

Keeping It 100 Radio: Uncensored Diabetes Conversations

Ah, Valentine's Day - the season of love.. Yet another thing that people with diabetes need to consider after receiving our diagnosis. How will our future partners handle it? How will we communicate the support we need?

Inside this episode, I interview my partner of the last 4.5 years and husband-to-be, Jordan and discuss what it's really like having a relationship with the third-wheel, diabetes.

SHOW NOTES

⏰ (1:22): Introducing my guest + today’s topic

⏰ (2:36): How we met

⏰ (7:20): Our engagement story

⏰ (9:32): Do you remember when I first told you that I had T1D?

⏰ (10:20): When did it hit you that this was something that really impacted me?

⏰ (10:45): Do you remember your reaction to that?

⏰ (12:15): What was your parent’s reaction?

⏰ (:): Extra things to consider

⏰ (16:34): How do you deal with the “bad diabetes days” as my partner?

⏰ (20:40): Tips for wanting to support me without being overwhelming

⏰ (26:00): Has diabetes ever gotten in the way of your relationship?

⏰ (30:36): What is your least favorite thing about diabetes?

⏰ (34:12): What is your best advice for a partner of a type 1?

⏰ (36:00): Do you have a favorite part of diabetes?

⏰ (36:32): My best advice

⏰ (40:30): Any final words of wisdom?

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