In this powerful episode of Type 1 Club, Jacqui sits down with two incredible guests — Chris Stocker, an advocate and father living with type 1 diabetes in the United States, and Paddy McCartin, former AFL player and passionate voice for type 1 awareness in Australia. Both guests share their unique journeys living with T1D and navigating its challenges through major life transitions, from professional sport and parenting to managing everyday highs and lows.

Topics We Cover:

Chris’s diagnosis story and how it shaped his advocacy work in the U.S.
The emotional journey of parenting a child with type 1 diabetes
Paddy’s experience managing T1D in elite sport and life after football
The mental load of diabetes and strategies that help
Resilience, routine, and what they’ve both learned over the years
Creating community and support networks for families and individuals with type 1
The value of personal choice in diabetes tech - MDI through to pump choice
How tech has evolved over the years and improved their quality of life; from better sleep, reduced mental load, more stability and less daily decision-making.

Why You Should Listen:
Whether you’re living with type 1, parenting a child who is, or just looking to understand it more deeply, this episode offers wisdom, empathy, and hope. Chris and Paddy bring raw honesty and practical insight to the conversation, reminding us that while T1D is a constant companion, it doesn’t have to hold you back from living a full, connected life.

Connect with Our Guests:

Chris Stocker: Type1Detour
Paddy McCartin

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