Sweet As! The Diabetes Podcast

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  Childhood Diabetes Diagnosis: A Journey to Independence 28.07.2026 49min

  Emily is a well-known author, journalist and advocate, recognised for her honest voice and the way she shows up for communities across Aotearoa. Alongside her is Eddie, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just 6 years old and has been advocating for other young people ever since.In this episode, Emily shares the reality of parenting a child with type 1 diabetes, from the trauma of diagnosis to learning to gradually hand over independence as Eddie has grown up. Eddie also opens up about what it's really like living with diabetes day to day, navigating school, friendships, technology, and why diabetes has never stopped him from living a full life.Whether you're a parent, living with diabetes yourself, or supporting someone who is, this conversation is full of honesty, hope, and practical insights that remind us no one has to navigate diabetes alone.Please help support the podcast here: ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠Hosted by Solita & Anika Moa and brought to you by ⁠⁠Aotearoa Diabetes Collective⁠.Podcast filmed & produced by ⁠⁠⁠Fanaticals⁠⁠⁠.
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  Diabetes Specialist Explains: Type 1, Type 2, Gestational & More 14.07.2026 32min

  This week on Sweet As, we’re joined by Dr Tamatea. She’s a diabetes specialist (diabetologist & endocrinologist), researcher, and leader in Māori health — known for her insight, her compassion, and the way she shows up for people in her care.In this episode, Dr Tamatea breaks down what diabetes actually is, explains type 1, type 2, gestational and some of the rarer types of diabetes, before answering some of the most common questions people have: Can you get rid of it? How do you know which type you have? What does remission actually mean?Whether you’re living with diabetes, supporting someone who is, or simply wanting to understand diabetes better, this episode will leave you feeling more informed, empowered, and confident.Please help support the podcast here: Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Solita & Anika Moa and brought to you by ⁠Aotearoa Diabetes Collective.Podcast filmed & produced by ⁠⁠Fanaticals⁠⁠.
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  Westie Lee: Living a Full Life with Type 2 Diabetes 30.06.2026 35min

  This week on Sweet As, we’re joined by Westie Lee from The Rock FM. He lives a full life with type 2 diabetes — alongside being an award-winning radio host and producer, one of the busiest celebrants in the country, and a proud husband and father of three.In this episode, Lee opens up about his journey from diagnosis and self-blame through to self-compassion. Together, we unpack the shame and stigma that so many people experience, why type 2 diabetes is far more complex than many people realise, and why a diagnosis is never a personal failure.If you’ve ever felt judged because of diabetes, blamed yourself, or know someone who has, this conversation is for you.Please help support the podcast here: ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠ Hosted by Solita & Anika Moa and brought to you by ⁠⁠Aotearoa Diabetes Collective⁠.Podcast filmed & produced by ⁠⁠⁠Fanaticals⁠⁠⁠.
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  Anika Moa: The Diabetes Diagnosis That Changed Everything 16.06.2026 37min

  In our very first episode, Anika opens up about her own diabetes journey — from being misdiagnosed with gestational diabetes, and type 2 diabetes, and eventually discovering she was living with type 1 diabetes. It’s an honest kōrero about the shock, the stigma, the grief, and the reality of managing diabetes every single day — all while still showing up as a māmā, an entertainer and a creative.Please help support the podcast here: ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠ Hosted by Solita & Anika Moa and brought to you by ⁠⁠Aotearoa Diabetes Collective⁠.Podcast filmed & produced by ⁠⁠⁠Fanaticals⁠⁠⁠.