In this episode, we hear from Eva, a dedicated advocate for the type 1 diabetes community. Eva shares her journey from working at a diabetes camp to pursuing a career in endocrinology. When we recorded in October 2025, Eva was pursuing her NP in Endocrinology. As of this past week, she has graduated with a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) and is a Board-Certified Family Nurse, highlighting her commitment to making a difference in the lives of those affected by diabetes.

This episode underscores the power of advocacy and the impact of compassionate care.

Follow Eva and her journey to continue lessening the burden of T1D, Instagram @evakat

Living with diabetes isn’t just a medical condition — it’s a journey of resilience, understanding, and unfiltered strength. Mo Milli’s story will shatter misconceptions and reveal what it truly means to navigate life with type 1 diabetes from childhood to adulthood. If you think it’s all about sugar levels and insulin, think again. This episode dives into the raw, real experiences only those living it can tell — trauma, triumph, and everything in between. Mo Milli, a passionate artist and advocate, shares her powerful journey from being diagnosed at age five with a sugar level of 1200, to becoming a voice for countless others misunderstood by society and even healthcare professionals. She reflects on the trauma of her early diagnosis, the mental and emotional toll of managing her condition, and the unrelenting resilience that keeps her thriving despite the odds. Her story isn’t just about diabetes — it’s about purpose, faith, and turning adversity into advocacy.

Follow Mo Mill on instagram @m.ocahontas

Unlock the resilience of Dalyce and discover how advocacy, art, and community can revolutionize living with chronic illness. Dalyce was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at the age of 7. Dalyce’s story isn’t just about surviving; it's about reclaiming agency in a society built on systemic oppression and medical injustice. From childhood fears to decades of pushing her body to prove societal assumptions wrong, Dalyce shares an unfiltered look at what it truly means to live with a disability in America. She vividly recounts her diagnoses, the mental and physical toll of managing health in a system that often neglects or dismisses POC, and how her journey abroad in Ireland and Thailand offered a glimpse of freedom that she fights to reclaim every day. Dalyce reveals the trauma of medical neglect, the heartbreak of food and insulin insecurity, and the emotional weight of isolating systemic barriers, all while embodying fierce creativity and advocacy.

Follow Dalyce on instagram @black_bird_photo

Rachael Celine @thechronicallyillest has been living with Type 1 Diabetes since she was 12 years young. Rachael launched thechronicallyillest with the intent to fight diabetes and chronic illness stigma, foster REAL community an,d create unapologetic products for those who are sicker than the average!

From the age of 12, Rachael has been the captain of her diabetes ship, and 20 years later, she continues to keep little Ray Ray afloat while giving hope to other young people and their caregivers that living with diabetes today can be better than anything of the past.

Bebe⁠ is a resilient woman who has lived with type 1 diabetes since her diagnosis at age six in 1982. Despite early warnings of severe complications, she took charge of her condition, managing her insulin independently. Her family, especially her grandmother, supported her understanding of diabetes. Against medical advice, Bebe became a mother, raising her children while managing her health. She faced complications like retinopathy, requiring retina surgery, but remained proactive and hopeful. Bebe's story is one of perseverance, highlighting self-advocacy and community support in living with a chronic illness.

Follow Bebe on instagram ⁠@iamimanistarcor

Bebe is a resilient woman who has lived with type 1 diabetes since her diagnosis at age six in 1982. Despite early warnings of severe complications, she took charge of her condition, managing her insulin independently. Her family, especially her grandmother, supported her understanding of diabetes. Against medical advice, Bebe became a mother, raising her children while managing her health. She faced complications like retinopathy, requiring retina surgery, but remained proactive and hopeful. Bebe's story is one of perseverance, highlighting self-advocacy and community support in living with a chronic illness.

Follow Bebe on instagram @iamimanistarcor

Dr. Paidamoyo Katsande joins us from the UK by way of Zimbabwe. Since Paida was a small girl she had dreams of helping Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is her heart. Dr. Paidamoyo is a research scientist and dedicated a great part of her career in T1D research for a cure to help those impacted at home.

Growing up in Zimbabwe, she moved to the UK at eight years old, carrying with her a childhood dream of becoming a doctor. She wanted to contribute to improving people’s quality of life.

Coming from a community with limited healthcare resources, Paidamoyo saw how reduced access to diagnostics and education could leave people undiagnosed or struggling to manage their conditions. Those observations sparked a lifelong desire to raise awareness and pursue science that makes a tangible difference.

Paida has PhD in molecular biology and Immunology. While I’m not a medical doctor, her work focuses on the science that can lead to groundbreaking treatments for type 1 diabetes and prostate cancer.

Beyond the lab: A researcher’s journey to tackling type 1 diabetes | Breakthrough T1D UK

Follow Dr. Katsande on instagram @dr.paidayourfavscientist

On this episode, we hear from Ricky. He hails from Brooklyn, New York, and was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes in 1992 at the age of 3 and spent the next year in a coma while hospitalized. Ricky spent his 4th birthday in the hospital.

Early on, he would hear medical professionals say things, such as that he wouldn't make it. Ricky struggled a lot as a kid with mean adults

Ricky has become a prominent figure in the diabetic

community. He is not only a survivor but also an advocate, martial artist, and father, using his experiences to inspire others.

Ricky has endured many complications with diabetes, including losing full vision at one point, but even that couldn't stop him!

Get to know Ricky t1dknight