Episode 152 - Finding the courage to be yourself with type 1 diabetes with Gavin Griffiths

After some tough years at school following his type 1 diabetes diagnosis aged 8, a conversation with a younger, newly-diagnosed classmate flipped a switch that would lead Gavin Griffiths onto a path of global diabetes leadership

Young Gavin formed the charity Diathlete soon after that conversation and it’s still going strong to this day, hosting the renowned League of Diabetes support and education network.

This World Diabetes Day on November 14th it will host a T1D festival and fashion show in London, and you’re invited!

Throughout the years Gavin has led with heart in order to push for change, connection and visiblity for people living with type 1 diabetes across the world. It even helped him to find love with his wife Paula, who also lives with type 1 diabetes.

Dedicated to their mission while juggling full-time careers, the pair’s combined passion and power has rippled, one conversation at a time, to help people’s understanding and experience of living with type 1 diabetes for the better.

The Chronicles of Glycaemia is Gavin’s first book, also due to be released on World Diabetes Day 2025. 

CONNECT WITH GAVIN

Find out more about the T1D Festival.
Get tickets to the T1D Festival on Friday 14th November.
League of Diabetes website.
League of Diabetes Instagram.
Gavin Griffiths Instagram.
Gavin Griffiths Facebook.