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This week on We Are T1D, Mike and Jack welcome a very special guest — actor and Waterloo Road star Ollie Rhodes — for a refreshingly honest, funny, and relatable chat about life with Type 1 diabetes.
From spotting the first signs of T1D during a football match to navigating acting roles with an insulin pump tucked under his costume, Ollie shares it all: the highs, the hypos, and the hilarious misconceptions (yes, someone thought he was tagged by police because of his pod!).
Whether you're newly diagnosed or a long-time warrior, this episode is a reminder that while diabetes never takes a day off, it also brings unlikely friendships, hard-earned wisdom, and a few free snacks along the way.
In this episode:
⚽ Ollie's diagnosis story – including the football match moment that changed everything
🎬 His journey into acting – how boredom, drama class, and a brilliant teacher sparked a career
💉 Pump life on set – from CGMs and costumes to keeping in range under studio lights
👨👩👧👦 Family support done right – how his mum’s T1D experience shaped his own
🔥 Tech talk – Dexcom, Omnipod 5, auto-adjustments, and the freedom it brings
😅 Burnout, rebellion, and Jaffa Cakes – the realities of living with T1D long-term
🍽️ Ultimate dream meal – Ollie’s 3-course fantasy dinner (spoiler: it includes wings and tiramisu!)
🎥 T1D in TV – what a real, honest diabetic storyline could look like on screen
🎙 Featured Guest:
Ollie Rhodes
Actor, Type 1 diabetic, and host of Going For A Take 🎬
👉 Follow him on social media: @ollyrhodes_
🎧 Check out his podcast on YouTube & Spotify: Going For A Take
📩 Email: [email protected]
🌍 Website: www.wearet1d.com
📸 Instagram: @t1d_mike & @t1d_jack
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