What happens when long-term type 1 diabetes collides with midlife change, vision loss, motherhood, and a major life transition?

In this deeply honest and encouraging episode, I sit down with Mary Ann Chamberlain, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 36 years. Diagnosed at age seven, Mary Ann shares her journey through diabetic retinopathy, low vision, parenting, perimenopause, and what it really looks like to rebuild your life—without giving up on yourself.

Now in her 40s, Mary Ann opens up about:

• Growing up with type 1 diabetes before tech, CGMs, or online support
• Navigating low vision while continuing to manage diabetes daily
• Becoming a mom while learning to ask for help (and receive it)
• Moving to a brand-new city and rebuilding community with confidence
• Midlife hormone changes, insulin resistance, and advocating for care
• Why thriving with T1D doesn't mean perfect numbers—it means grace

This conversation is full of wisdom, humor, and the kind of reassurance only lived experience can offer. If you're navigating change, burnout, complications, or midlife shifts with type 1 diabetes—this episode will remind you that you are not broken, and you are not alone.

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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.