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Episode 18: Life, Birth & Blood Sugar: Emily Viles on Her Type 1 Journey
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- Type 1 Club Podcast
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- Jun 18, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 2408
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Summary
In this episode of the Type 1 Club podcast, Jacqui is joined by Emily Viles — known to many through her Instagram page @emilysdiabetes. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a baby, Emily shares her powerful story of growing up with the condition and how it shaped her approach to life, pregnancy, and now parenthood. Emily takes us through her journey of preparing for pregnancy, managing her diabetes during those intense months, and navigating birth with confidence. She also talks about her current role leading the PDC Mums & Bumps project, where she supports and connects other women with type 1 navigating the same path. Highlights: * Growing up with type 1 after a baby diagnosis * Preparing for and managing diabetes during pregnancy and birth * Leading the PDC Mums & Bumps project to support others on the journey This is a warm, informative conversation filled with real-life insights for anyone thinking about pregnancy with type 1 or just wanting to hear a beautifully honest story. Connect with Our Guest on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/emilysdiabetes/] Further Resources: Type 1 Foundation Website [https://www.type1foundation.com.au/] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thetype1foundation/] Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Agrpd2YbW/]