{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 144 - Why Adulthood Can Be the Loneliest Phase of Type 1 Diabetes\u2014and How Grownup T1Ds Is Changing That","description":"What happens when you outgrow pediatric diabetes care\u2014but never outgrow type 1 diabetes? In this episode, I\u2019m joined by Kelly Dawes, founder and executive director of Grownup T1Ds, the first nonprofit created specifically to support adults living and aging with type 1 diabetes, including adult-onset diagnosis. Diagnosed in 1981, Kelly brings more than four decades of lived experience alongside her certification through the Association of Diabetes Care &amp;amp; Education Specialists (ADCES). We talk about why adulthood can be the most isolating phase of type 1, what\u2019s missing for midlife and older adults, and how in-person, peer-to-peer connection can be life-changing. You\u2019ll hear why diabetes support shouldn\u2019t end after childhood, how Grownup T1Ds is filling a long-ignored gap, and why visibility, validation, and community matter more than ever as we age with this condition. If you\u2019ve ever felt like you don\u2019t quite fit into the diabetes world anymore, this conversation is for you. &amp;nbsp;  \ud83c\udfa7 Share this episode with someone who needs hope and community today. &amp;nbsp; Connect with Kelly Dawes on IG @kellyuselesspancreas @grownupt1ds &amp;nbsp; Visit Grown Up T1D\u2019s https:\/\/grownupt1ds.org\/ &amp;nbsp; Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast reach more people. Be sure to share this episode.  What to do now: *Join the book pre-launch list for early access, bonuses, and 2026 launch updates. Grab my free guide,&amp;nbsp;HRT and Type 1 Diabetes&amp;nbsp; Everything I wish I knew in perimenopause.  *Follow me IG&amp;nbsp;@Type1.in.midlife&amp;nbsp;stay in the loop on upcoming episodes. DM me with any feedback or suggestions on topics you'd like us to cover. &amp;nbsp; Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan. ","author_name":"Type 1 In Midlife: Women Over 40 with Type 1 Diabetes, Hormones, Perimenopause, Menopause, and Blood Sugar Challenges","author_url":"https:\/\/www.abundanthealthwithmelissa.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40038330\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198366800"}