What does it really look like to live fully with type 1 diabetes—through careers, marriage, athletics, sleepless nights, and decades of daily management?

In this episode, I sat down with my husband, David, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 40 years. From his diagnosis in his early 20s to a 30-year career in fire rescue, competitive athletics, and life on the water, this conversation is a real-life reminder that a chronic condition does not get the final say.

We talk about:

• Being diagnosed with type 1 as a young adult
• Managing diabetes in high-stress, high-risk careers
• Marriage when both partners live with type 1
• Nighttime alarms, CGMs, pumps, and MDI decisions
• Athletics, adrenaline, cortisol, and blood sugar swings
• What's changed—and what hasn't—after 40+ years with diabetes
• Faith, mindset, and why we still believe anything is possible

This is an honest, hope-filled conversation for anyone living with type 1 diabetes—or loving someone who does.

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Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.