T1D Huddle
by T1D Huddle FoundationA support system for those with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Our team recognizes that emotional distress is often overlooked in diabetes care. Founded by the Division of Endocrinology at the University of British Columbia, T1D Huddle strives to enhance the emotional health and day-to-day lives of people with T1D. Through our monthly group sessions, we hope to create an emotional home for the T1D community. If you are interested in sharing your experiences or attending a live huddle, please sign up at www.t1dhuddle.com
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Episodes
Ep 11: T1D & Mindfulness — Anxiety Reduction
1h 18m · PublishedOur guest expert, Dr. Lucy Lyons will be leading a session on the health benefits of mindfulness and practical ways to incorporate it into your daily life! Dr. Lyons is a family practitioner in Vancouver and an avid advocate for wellness and balance. She will speak about how mindfulness can be used to improve sleep and manage daily stress and anxiety in the context of T1D.
Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com
Ep 10: Eating over the holidays
1h 6m · PublishedOur guest expert, Prue Haniak, is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who has been providing nutritional counselling for over 30 years. With the holidays just around the corner, she will lead a discussion and Q&A around how to enjoy the festivities and still be mindful about management.
Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com
Ep 9: T1D & Financial Freedom
1h 31m · PublishedFor this month’s Huddle, our guest expert, Nancy Lee, will be leading a discussion and Q&A around financial tips and strategies particularly as it relates to the T1D community (e.g., qualifying for a Registered Disability Savings Plan). Nancy is the Principal Advisor at Plumtree Wealth Strategies, helping individuals, families and businesses to create personalized financial health and wellness solutions.
Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com
Ep 8: T1D & Mindfulness Meditation
1h 14m · PublishedOur special guest expert, Julie Larsen, will be facilitating a short guided meditation followed by a Q&A and discussion around the benefits of mindfulness and how it has helped her manage T1D over the past 56 years. Julie has taught numerous college courses on mindfulness and looks forward to sharing how this tool can be used to calm the mind, relax the body, and help to control blood glucose levels. She will be answering the questions you have submitted- such as how to use mindfulness to cope with diabetes burnout and control food cravings.
Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com
Ep 7: T1D & Caregivers
1h 40m · PublishedThis session is for ALL CAREGIVERS of T1D: You are cordially invited to join our September Huddle to share your joys, frustrations, and fears with other T1D spouses, family members, and friends. This is a CAREGIVERS ONLY session - so T1D adults will need to hang back. However, please feel free to share this invite with your family and friends!
Our guest experts are Dr. Tricia Tang and Lauren Moore. Dr. Tang is a clinical psychologist who specializes in diabetes distress and other psychosocial aspects of living with diabetes and Ms. Moore has a Masters in Counselling and has lived with T1D for over 32 years.
Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com
Ep 6: T1D & Foot Care
1h 27m · PublishedWe are honoured to have Mary Tulk, a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator with over 34 years of experience! She will be answering your questions regarding foot complications and foot care relating to T1D. Some topics covered in this Huddle include: experiences with hypos, taking care of dry skin and soreness, common misconceptions, and foot complications like neuritis.
In the second part of our event, we will have several Huddle members share their T1D diagnosis stories, similar to our last session. You are welcome to attend as a speaker or listener- whichever you are comfortable with.
Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com
Ep 5: T1D & Aging
1h 18m · PublishedWe are honoured to have Dr. Graydon Meneilly, an international expert on "T1D and Aging" lead a 30-minute Q&A in the first section of our event. It looks like there is already a lot of insightful questions submitted on topics such as complications, long-term care options, insulin resistance, scarring, weight gain!
In the second part of our event, we will open up the floor for Huddle members to share their T1D diagnosis stories.
Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com
Ep 4: Mental Health & Mindful Management
1h 20m · PublishedLauren Moore, who has a Masters in Counselling and has lived with T1D for 32 years, will lead this insightful session on the importance of mental health in T1D care. Lauren will share how she nurtures her own emotional health while meeting the demands of T1D on a daily basis. Prepare to take a collective deep, mindful breath, talk about the psychological toll of T1D, and discuss how a compassionate mindset can improve your mental health and reduce your distress. We will be hosting a structured Q&A session to answer your submitted questions, followed by a live Q&A.
Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com
Ep 3: Pandemic Eating & Nutrition
58m · PublishedOur knowledgeable resident dietician, Grace Tan, will lead a thought-provoking Q&A on diet and nutrition in T1D care as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. A few topics covered in this session: vegetarianism, different types of fats, diet disorders, and the different approaches to creating a balanced T1D diet!
Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com
Ep 2: Endocrinologists with T1D
1h 22m · PublishedWe are honoured to have Dr. Mandana Moosavi host our April Huddle. She will be discussing the day-to-day self-management challenges that she also struggles with as an endocrinologist who lives with T1D.
Specifically, she will address the following questions from her perspective:
- What do you find most frustrating or burdensome about having T1D?
- What do you worry about the most about having T1D?
- What are your greatest fears around T1D?
We will then do a structured Q&A session to answer your questions submitted for the group on the RSVP form, followed by a live Q&A to address more specific questions.
Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com
T1D Huddle has 41 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 51:26:06. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 21st, 2024 23:47.