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In Episode 2 of the second season of Doing Well with Diabetes, a special podcast series in partnership with Diabetics Doing Things, host Rob Howe explores what it takes to challenge stigma in sport and compete at the highest level with type 1 diabetes. Costa Rican pole vaulter Rebeca Jara and Gambian footballer Ousman Ceesay reveal how visibility, preparation, and confidence help turn exclusion into leadership and show athletes everywhere that diabetes isn’t a barrier to sport, but a catalyst for strength, community, and change.

00:01:36 – Meet Rebeca: Costa Rican Track & Field Athlete with T1D

00:02:53 – Diagnosis, Early Years, and Finding Diabetes Camp

00:06:31 – First Track Competitions and Stress-High Blood Sugars

00:09:21 – Central American Championship: Broken Insulin Vial and DNS-Level Highs

00:15:05 – Overcoming Lows and Highs in Competition

00:18:28 – Coach Tries to Exclude Rebeca Because of Diabetes

00:20:01 – Winning Gold and Changing the Narrative

00:22:19 – Advice to Her Younger Self and Enjoying Sport

00:23:22 – Rebeca’s Online Presence: “Rebebetes”

00:24:12 – Meet Ousman: Gambian Footballer with T1D

00:24:49 – Being Cut for Having Diabetes and Forming a New Team

00:26:06 – First Game, Captain’s Armband, and the Winning Header

00:28:58 – Beating the Coach Who Discriminated Against Him

00:29:32 – Misconceptions About Diabetes in Gambia

00:31:56 – Building a Public Advocate: Social Media, TV, and Radio

00:33:54 – Mentoring Young People and Normalizing Visibility

00:36:58 – Origin Story of “All Is Well Like Never Before”

00:40:31 – Turning Hypo/Hyper Swings into Gratitude and a Clothing Brand

00:42:31 – Health, Perspective, and Redefining “Well”

00:43:24 – Closing Reflections and Future Vision

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In the first episode of a new season of Doing Well with Diabetes, a special podcast series in partnership with Diabetics Doing Things, host Rob Howe brings together a global panel to share powerful stories of living with and supporting diabetes across three continents, highlighting challenges in access, education, food culture, and emotional well-being. A reminder that education, movement, and community support remain the strongest levers for improving global health and well-being for people with diabetes. Doing Well with Diabetes is part of Kids and Diabetes in Schools, an IDF programme supported by Sanofi and ISPAD.

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:23 – Meet Ravi: Pilot Dreams to Type 2 Diagnosis

00:02:05 – Two Decades of Uncontrolled Diabetes & Complications

00:06:11 – Going Back to School: Becoming a Nutritionist

00:08:49 – Carbs, Fats, and the Omega-6:3 Problem in Indian Diets

00:11:39 – Portion Control, Festivals, and Insulin as a Double-Edged Sword

00:16:15 – Walking, Sweat, and Safe Exercise for Blood Pressure

00:19:14 – Resistance Training as Medicine

00:20:35 – Polo with Prince Charles: Childhood, Horses, and Loss of Function

00:23:03 – Meet Sally Anne: Mom, Coach, and Advocate in Zimbabwe & South Africa

00:24:08 – Learning Diabetes From Zero as a Parent

00:27:02 – The Affordability Crisis: Insulin, Strips, and Food

00:31:11 – Education Gaps: Fixed Doses, Hypers vs Hypos, and No Corrections

00:33:09 – Doing the Most With Very Little: Education as the First Line of Care

00:39:19 – Tackling Stigma at School and on the Netball Court

00:39:55 – Glucobuddies: Building Community in Under-Resourced Settings

00:42:08 – The Missing Link: Diabetes Educators, Not Just Dietitians

00:47:11 – Fighting Misinformation About “Healthy” Foods

00:50:42 – Meet Marina: Insulin Girl from Brazil

00:54:38 – Living With Type 1 in Brazil: Access and Inequality

00:58:46 – Brazilian Food Culture and the Carb-Counting Gap

01:02:54 – Learning to Count Carbs and Choosing Nutrition as a Career

01:05:24 – Mental Health, Burnout, and the Role of Exercise

01:11:42 – Young Leaders in Diabetes and Impact at Human Scale

01:15:40 – Self-Acceptance, Complications, and Redefining “Doing Well”

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Diabetes-related eye complications are a growing but preventable cause of vision loss worldwide. In this episode, host Phyllisa Deroze is joined by Dr Rebecca Thomas to explore the latest findings from the 11th edition of the IDF Diabetes Atlas, which indicate that nearly 1 in 3 people with diabetes have some form of retinopathy - 1 in 10 of whom develop sight-threatening conditions, such as proliferative retinopathy or macular oedema.

Diabetes-related eye complications can develop without noticeable symptoms, so regular eye checks are vital. The good news is that in regions such as South and Central America and the Western Pacific, improved screening and access to care have helped reduce rates. But disparities persist, especially in Europe and South-east Asia. Tune in as we unpack global trends, examine innovations like AI grading and telemedicine, and highlight how national screening programmes can influence policy for more equitable, life-saving care.

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