# Episode 40: Diagnosed at 10 Months: Eli's Type 1 Diabetes Story Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/type-1-club-podcast-7088867/episode-40-diagnosed-at-10-months-eli-s-type-1-diabetes-story Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/type-1-club-podcast-7088867/episode-40-diagnosed-at-10-months-eli-s-type-1-diabetes-story.md Podcast: [Type 1 Club Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/type-1-club-podcast-7088867) Published: 2026-06-24T22:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://zencastr.com/z/WJuCAWwJ Audio file: https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/6a18f9bb85c0d1c288c42535/size/42480697/audio-files/664d6f0b4d64496dbab881e6/82c61b04-56ef-48bc-93c9-7072e9cf4d2c.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/type-1-club-podcast-7088867/episodes/episode-40-diagnosed-at-10-months-eli-s-type-1-diabetes-story Duration seconds: 1770 ## Resource In this episode of The Type 1 Club, Jacqui speaks with Hannah, a fellow Type 1 mum whose son Eli was diagnosed at just 10 months old. Hannah shares the early signs they missed, the terrifying moment that led to calling an ambulance and Eli's time in intensive care with severe diabetic ketoacidosis. What began as months of an unsettled baby quickly turned into a life-changing diagnosis just days before Christmas. Together, Jacqui and Hannah talk about navigating life with a very young child with type 1 diabetes – from learning injections and managing unpredictable blood sugars to the relief of moving onto insulin pump therapy with diluted insulin. They also discuss: * The challenges of managing diabetes in babies and toddlers * Food aversions and the realities of dosing insulin for little eaters * Sibling dynamics when one child needs extra care * The role of technology * How the type 1 community often becomes an invaluable source of support and practical advice * Preparing a child with type 1 diabetes for kinder and school Hannah also shares her perspective on protecting children from the emotional weight of diabetes for as long as possible while still helping them grow into confident young people living with the condition. A thoughtful and honest conversation about parenting, advocacy and finding your people in the "worst best club." 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/] If you'd like to share your story with our podcast listeners, please email: podcast@type1foundation.com.au ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/type-1-club-podcast-7088867/episodes/episode-40-diagnosed-at-10-months-eli-s-type-1-diabetes-story/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/type-1-club-podcast-7088867/episode-40-diagnosed-at-10-months-eli-s-type-1-diabetes-story.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.