Rory Douglas-Speed: Learning to laugh at type 1 diabetes

The incredibly down to earth and absolutely hilarious Hollyoaks actor Rory Douglas-Speed is this week's guest. With an art for storytelling, Rory recounts some of his most embarrassing experiences since his type 1 diabetes diagnosis 20 years ago, including a trip to diabetes camp that put him off speaking to other type 1s for years, and how hypos will just always appear during sex.

There are so many points in this episode where I should be asking a question but I'm too busy laughing, and it's so refreshing to hear Rory's take on the ridiculousness of type 1, but also the admission that he wouldn't take a cure for his diabetes even if there was one. Rory also reveals how his fiancé Nadine prompted him to want to take his condition more seriously after years of pushing his body to its limits, and chats about his doubts over whether his illness would prevent him from being a good dad to his son Reggie. Rory is just so much fun - enjoy!

Say hi to Rory on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rorydouglasspeed/

This episode is sponsored by Dexcom and Ypsomed MyLife Diabetescare
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Type 1 on 1 is a podcast that delves into the obscure, complex and challenging world of life with type 1 diabetes.

Writer and broadcaster Jen Grieves, who was diagnosed at the age of 8, talks to compelling guests about their experiences of living with type 1 diabetes and how it’s shaped them - showing that there is no ‘normal’ when it comes to handling this complex and often misunderstood chronic condition.

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