Guest Speaker Chats
#DiabetesChat Partner Chat with Sheila
In this episode of #DiabetesChat, co-host Claire speaks with Sheila, who shares her own experience supporting her husband Iain, who lives with type 1 diabetes. Sheila reflects on how the condition has shaped their family life, bringing both teamwork and emotional challenges. She emphasises the importance of self-care, understanding, resilience and shares her own journey. Sheila offers valuable advice to new partners — encouraging open communication, self-care and the value of honest conversations. Sheila concludes by highlighting the importance of peer support and how a community connection within the diabetes community can help the whole family.
