In this exciting episode, we welcome the well-known Ryan Taylor to the podcast. Ryan, a familiar face from social media and reality TV, dives deep into his journey with type 1 diabetes, sharing his experiences and challenges with managing the condition. From the importance of pre-bolusing to the impact of CGMs, Ryan provides valuable insights into the daily life of a diabetic. The conversation also touches on the significance of male perspectives in the diabetes community and the evolving landscape of diabetes technology. Ryan opens up about his diagnosis at the age of ten, the struggles of early diabetes management, and how advancements in technology have transformed his approach over the years. The discussion is filled with humour, candid reflections, and practical advice, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating life with type 1 diabetes. 00:00 - Welcome 05:12 - Ryan was diagnosed with diabetes when he was just ten years old 15:03 - Meal plans are great for people struggling with diabetes 19:13 - What is your go to three course meal 23:15 - Perspectives have changed on a few things about diabetes 27:17 - I'm working with an online platform to fitness coach diabetes 32:16 - Symbionics just stopped shipping to the UK 37:40 - I still get constant comment about injecting your arms on TikTok videos 40:48 - I'm all for embracing diabetes. People should be proud of it 45:26 - Thanks for listening to part one of the episode with Ryan Taylor   Join the conversation and share your stories with the T1D community. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to help others find the podcast. Follow Ryan https://www.tiktok.com/@ryant1d Follow The Podcast https://www.instagram.com/wearet1d Follow Mike https://www.instagram.com/t1d_mike Follow Jack https://www.instagram.com/t1d_jack Share your stories at https://wearet1d.com New episodes are released every Sunday & Wednesday   PS. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please go to the website https://wearet1d.com/guest-booking and fill out the form. Part 2 Realeasing: Sunday 18th August