Beth Edwards Nutrition

09/06/2026

Acknowledging that I have a disability 💫

For the longest time, I didn't identify as someone with a disability. My condition is unseen, I am healthy, and others have greater need. It didn't seem appropriate to label myself in this way (but would tick 'unseen physical disability' on any official form I came across IYKYK 👀).

It wasn't until I came to a local peer support group here in Bristol. Imagine the scene - many t1ds all together, communing, holding, sharing experiences. One guy (shoutout to Seth!) asked me if I thought I was disabled.

Immediately - no.

His response - why not?

And I was stumped. I muttered something about not feeling "disabled enough"...and quickly became stuck in my ableist attitudes that I didn't realise I was living with.

T1D is disabling. It is recognised as a disability. I am allowed to own the fact that I have a disability and at certain times, it is more or less disabling.

This might feel sticky in the t1d community. I'm opening it up to discuss, and to hear other opinions. I love a good discussion, especially about t1d, so let me know where you land with this 🧡

15/05/2026

Hypervigilance in t1d! Is it all bad?

I've come to realise that hypervigilance is a key feature of diabetes psychology (imo) and I've always thought of this as UNHELPFUL.

It burns through our reserves and we burn out.

But what if this is too simplistic? Maybe the hypervigilance is useful? But again, thinking of it as good or bad is too reductionist too.

What if hypervigilance is on a continuum - a circle going around that waxes and wanes on a daily basis.

What do you think? Let me know!

29/04/2026

Read the whole blog here: https://www.bethedwardsnutrition.com/blog-posts/type-1-diabetes-birth-story

21/04/2026

It's about time for a reintroduction...so nice to see you here!

09/03/2026

Postpartum is hard enough without throwing t1d into the mix. Hormones, sleep deprivation, breast feeding, recovery. Ugh it's a lot.

And t1d never lets go.

So cracking a brief window of stable glucose levels is a welcome relief!

Even though glucose levels really aren't my priority now when I have a little squish to squeeze.

How did you cope with t1d postpartum? Share your tips below!!

t1dspecialist

20/02/2026

He's here, our sweet little boy. Max Charlie. The spit of his big brother and the apple of our eyes ❤️

After a rough pregnancy and an anxiety-inducing last few weeks, we're thrilled he's here.

I'll share his birth story in the weeks to come. Spoiler alert- t1d played ball, but like my first labour, a few other things cropped up.

But for now, we're home, we're safe, and we're very very happy

05/02/2026

Virtual show of hands - who feels apprehensive about a pregnancy with t1d?

Er, that would be me. Maybe you too?

And it's no surprise. It's likely that as soon as you hit child-bearing age, your clinic would have asked you about your fertility plans. Even if you didn't have any on the immediate horizon.

But always being asked reinforces the seriousness of pregnancy with t1d. And it puts us on edge.

But I promise that navigating a healthy pregnancy and living with t1d are not mutually exclusive. It's just a bit harder.

And you don't have to do it alone. This is where the T1D Pregnancy Companion comes in.

Hosted on the marvellous this guide is full of interactive sections, nutritional principles, and emotional support to give you the 360, rounded care you deserve.

DM me for more details, or find the link in my bio.

04/02/2026

If you’re a woman with type 1 diabetes who wants to get pregnant, you’ve probably already been told what could go wrong.

Many times.

By people who don’t live in your body.

You carry the cognitive load every day:
⬛️ The constant glucose juggle
⬛️ The worry that one bad number could mean you’ve failed your baby
⬛️ The exhaustion of advocating for yourself in appointments that lack person-centred care

You’re not scared because you’re irresponsible.
You’re scared because you care deeply.

How do I know? Because I've navigated this territory twice myself. It's a tough gig, but it's not impossible. And you'd probably benefit from extra resources.

Introducing, the T1D Pregnancy Companion. Something I've created for exactly this moment in your health journey.

To replace fear with facts, and confusion with confidence.

It's a thorough guide that meets you wherever you're at on your type 1 diabetes fertility journey.

Full of evidence-based recommendations, practical interventions, and a toolkit that looks after your mind just as well as it looks after your time in range.

The interactive guide is hosted on the wonderful platform. There is also a sliding scale payment wise to make this resource as accessible as possible.

DM for the link or head to my bio!

04/02/2026

If you’re a woman with type 1 diabetes who wants to get pregnant, you’ve probably already been told what could go wrong.

Many times.

By people who don’t live in your body.

You carry the cognitive load every day:
- The constant glucose juggle
- The worry that one bad number could mean you’ve failed your baby
- The exhaustion of advocating for yourself in appointments that lack person-centred care

You’re not scared because you’re irresponsible.
You’re scared because you care deeply.

How do I know? Because I've navigated this territory twice myself. It's a tough gig, but it's not impossible. And you'd probably benefit from extra resources.

Introducing, the T1D Pregnancy Companion. Something I've created for exactly this moment in your health journey.

To replace fear with facts, and confusion with confidence.

It's a thorough guide that meets you wherever you're at on your type 1 diabetes fertility journey.

Full of evidence-based recommendations, practical interventions, and a toolkit that looks after your mind just as well as it looks after your time in range.

Grab yours here:
https://lnkd.in/eqHNhrhy

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

05/11/2025

Happy diaversary to me! 💙💙💙

Blummim' heck, 28 years. A lifetime of life with this life-changing condition.

That's a lot of life in there.

And whilst i come on here and try to show that diabetes never holds me back, I'd be kidding you (+ me) in saying it was an easy ride.

It's not. Despite the number of years I've had it.

I still got bummed out, caught out, experience burnout and get sick of the 'have you taken paracetamol?' Question when you dial in a failed dexcom sensor.

But whilst t1d has taken, it has also given ☆

This community! A drive! A determination! A career! And for that, I will always be thankful.

Happy diaversary to me. And happy diabetes awareness month. Cheers 🍻

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