Interview with Theo & Philip

Welcome to another Thriveabetes interview. Today I'm with Philip Short and his 15 year old (16 in September) son, Theo. 

Theo was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2013 when he was 7 years old. In part 1 of this interview both Theo and Philip share the diagnosis background. Theo talks about making the transition from insulin pens to a pump and also a CGM Continuous Glucose Monitor and the difference this made in being able to manage his diabetes. He also talks about going back to school and how the family has navigated this in the past.

In part 2, we talked about different experiences with clinic appointments, accessing emotional support and education. Theo also talks about doing diabetes his own way and leaves us with a very insightful piece of advice. 

Part 1 with Theo & Philip

Part 2 with Theo & Philip

In part 2, we talked about different experiences with clinic appointments, accessing emotional support and education. Theo also talks about doing diabetes his own way and leaves us with a very insightful piece of advice. 

Part 2 with Philip & Theo

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Previous 2021 Interviews

  • Dublin Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Group; Emma O’Toole and Niamh Downes: 10 years of support

  • Erin Dolan, @CrazyAboutDiabetes on Instagram, world traveller and now a health coach

  • Noel Murphy, diagnosed as an adult & turning it all around

  • Mairead Parker @Type1_Muinteoir on Instagram, growing up with diabetes, Freestyle Libre ambassador and pregnancy

  • Aisling White, Limerick/Cork, International Diabetes Federation Youth Leadership panel

  • Janie Lazar, Diagnosed with LADA after a Type 2 Misdiagnosis which lead to a cancer diagnosis

  • Síofra Kelleher, Dealing with Coeliac disease, Secondary School Exams and College life, D1Now & International Diabetes Federation Youth Leadership panel

  • Ken Barclay, growing up with diabetes and the benefits of DIY Diabetes Technology

2020 Interview Playlist

Featuring all of these people with diabetes:

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