When it comes to psychological models of chronic health (that's right, yes hello, we've dived straight in), the one that speaks most to me is something called ACT, which stands for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Hands down, one of the biggest concerns I've faced in my t1d tenure was how I'd be able to manage pregnancy. I did it! And it was hard, but manageable. I learned a buttload along the way, and if I were do t1d pregnancy again, this is what I'd do differently.

Meet Alex Durussel-Baker, 36-year-old creator and designer living in Edinburgh with her husband Jerome, 2-year-old son Rowan, and fluffy dog Bacchus. She runs a design studio called Korero Studio and is the founder of Diabetes By Design, a diabetes education and awareness platform that provides mental and emotional support for people living with and alongside T1D.

In my 26 years of living with type 1 diabetes, hybrid closed-loop (HCL) technology is the best medical advancement I’ve been fortunate to receive. HCL is the latest wave in diabetes management, and it makes living with the condition a whole lot easier.