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Ep 163 - Diagnosed at 5: Ruth Collin on 50 Years with Type 1

What does it really look like to live 50 years with type 1 diabetes?

In this episode, I sit down with Ruth Collin, who was diagnosed at just five years old and is now marking five decades of life with type 1. From glass syringes in the 1970s to today's closed-loop technology, Ruth shares how diabetes care—and her mindset—has evolved.

We talk about:

How technology has transformed diabetes management
The emotional side of living with type 1 long-term
Hormones, stress, and midlife changes
What "good enough" really means with blood sugar
Why community and shared stories matter more than ever

Ruth also shares why she started her podcast, The Long View – Living with Type 1 Diabetes, and how hearing others' stories has shaped her perspective on resilience, identity, and hope.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, frustrated, or like you're doing everything "right" but your numbers say otherwise—this conversation will remind you: you're not alone, and there's wisdom in taking the long view.

Connect with Ruth Collin

Podcast: The Long View - Living with Type 1 Diabetes

Website: The Long View

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Purchase Melissa's book, Highs, Lows, & Hormones

Connect with other like-minded women in a supportive group coaching community:

Type 1 In Midlife Coaching Circle

Visit diabetessisters.org to join. It's free, easy to use, and a great place to find community and support.

Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.

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Ep 176 - The Supplements I Take Every Day—and Why You Shouldn't Copy Me

I get asked this question all the time: What do you actually take every day? So today, I'm opening up my supplement cabinet for a little show and tell—from the hormones I use morning and night to magn...

21 Syys 28min

Ep 175 - The GLP-1 Explosion: What Women With Type 1 Diabetes Need to Know

GLP-1s are exploding, and women living with type 1 diabetes are paying attention. But beyond the weight-loss headlines and social media success stories, what do women with T1D really need to know? Ret...

14 Syys 57min

Ep 174 - Type 1 Diabetes & Menopause: The Research Is Growing—What Happens Next?

What happens when the diabetes strategies that worked for years suddenly stop working the same way? For women with type 1 diabetes entering perimenopause and menopause, changing estrogen and progester...

7 Syys 1h 1min

Ep 173 - Aging With Type 1 Diabetes: 5 Things I'm Doing Differently After 44 Years

What if the things that worked for your type 1 diabetes at 30 simply don't work the same anymore? Your insulin needs change. Hormones change. Sleep, recovery, energy and body composition can change to...

31 Elo 28min

Ep 172 - When Hormones Change the Rules: Type 1 Diabetes, Perimenopause & HRT

What happens when a women's health nurse practitioner also lives with type 1 diabetes herself? In this episode of the Type 1 in Midlife Podcast, Melissa sits down with Dena Kranzberg, DNP, WHNP-BC, wo...

24 Elo 1h 4min

Ep 171 - The Pelvic Floor Conversation We Should Have Had Years Ago

Most women have heard the words pelvic floor, but few of us truly understand what it does—or how much it influences our everyday lives. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Casey Mosos, pelvic floor phy...

17 Elo 1h

Ep 170 - Part 3 of A 3-Part Hormone Series: Could Low Testosterone Be Behind Your Brain Fog, Fatigue & Loss of Drive?

In this final episode of my three-part hormone series, we're talking about the hormone many women overlook: testosterone. Most women associate testosterone with men, but it plays a critical role in wo...

10 Elo 18min

Ep 169 - The Thyroid Fix: Why TSH Isn't Enough with Dr. Amie Hornaman

If you've ever been told, "Your thyroid labs are normal," yet you still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, or unpredictable blood sugars, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Dr...

3 Elo 47min