Christmas is a time to enjoy yourself. And when it comes to the festive period, and especially Christmas Day, this is a time not to be too hard on yourself when it comes to diabetes.

In this seasonal episode Jack Woodfield from our content team is joined by Jay James and Catherine Brannigan to discuss the highs and lows of living with diabetes at Christmas.

Jay is the lead singer of vocal harmony group The Overtones. His son Franklin was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2022, aged 3. Catherine works in finance and lives in Whitley Bay in Tyne and Wear. She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in April 2022.

If you are affected by the topics discussed in this episode then you can call our helpline team on 0345 123 2399, or email helpline@diabetes.org.uk  

You can also learn more at diabetes.org.uk:  

• Our top recipes and tips for living with diabetes at Christmas
• Alcohol and diabetes
• Use our recipe finder for healthier Christmas recipes
• What are the 4Ts diabetes symptoms?
• Buy Carbs & Cals at the Diabetes UK Shop

Plus, listen now to the Overtones’ Christmas single, Christmas Everyday, and read about Jay’s charity My Diabetes Story which is supporting Diabetes UK.

The views and opinions of the guests are their personal stories and may not reflect the views or advice of Diabetes UK. The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It’s important you always speak with your healthcare team for specific medical advice. 

Presenter - Jack Woodfield 

Produced by Diabetes UK and Ultimate Content 

If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at content@diabetes.org.uk 

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Getting enough sleep is important for our health and wellbeing, but getting a good night’s rest can be easier said than done for people living with or affected by diabetes. 

In this episode, Jack Woodfield from our content team is joined by Iain Dale and Nina Wadia OBE, to discuss diabetes and sleep, as well as the many ways living with diabetes can be life-changing, from food to technology to how it can impact our jobs.

Nina is an award-winning actress and comedian whose son, Aidan, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2017 at the age of ten. She tells us how the family’s sleep routines were disrupted following Aidan’s diagnosis and how access to tech eventually helped.

Iain is an award-winning broadcaster, author, podcast host and political commentator who has worked for the radio station LBC since 2010. He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2007. He shares how his busy lifestyle, often working shifts, can affect his diabetes and shares the tricks he uses to ensure he gets enough sleep.

If you are affected by the topics discussed in this episode then you can call our helpline team on 0345 123 2399, or email helpline@diabetes.org.uk  

You can also learn more about sleep and living with diabetes at diabetes.org.uk:  

• Insomnia could play direct role in causing type 2 diabetes
• Sleep and diabetes
• Coping with caring for a child with type 1 diabetes
• How the FreeStyle Libre works
• Injecting insulin
• Diabetes technology eligibility in the UK

The views and opinions of the guests are their personal stories and may not reflect the views or advice of Diabetes UK. The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It’s important you always speak with your healthcare team for specific medical advice. 

Presenter - Jack Woodfield 

Produced by Diabetes UK and Ultimate Content 

If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at content@diabetes.org.uk 

Follow us on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.