T1D to 100: How to Live a Long, Healthy, and Happy Life

What happens when you're told you won't live past 40… and then you turn 72? Dr. Steve Edelman sits down with Joanne Milo (61 years living with T1D, founder of T1D to 100) and Dr. Athena Tamikas (Scripps Diabetes Institute) to talk about the reality of aging with Type 1 diabetes — the challenges nobody warned you about, and how to thrive anyway. Timecodes: 00:00 Intro & The Reality of Aging with T1D 01:42 Introducing Joanne Milo: Founder of T1D to 100 02:18 Joanne’s Story: 61 Years with Type 1 Diabetes 03:52 The Lack of Research on Aging with T1D 05:28 New Onset Type 1 Diabetes in Older Adults 07:45 Challenges of Aging: Cognitive Decline & Care Partners 10:13 The 4 Ms Framework: Meds, Mentality, Mobility, & What Matters 12:25 Muscle Mass, Weight, & Insulin Sensitivity in Seniors 14:02 The Importance of Physical Activity & Movement 15:43 Screening for Cognitive Decline & Social Health 20:18 Tech & Meds in the Elderly: CGMs, Pumps, & GLP-1s 24:26 Heart & Kidney Health: Benefits of SGLT2s & GLP-1s 27:38 Advocating for Yourself with Your Medical Team 29:40 The Emotional Reality of 24/7 Diabetes & "Touching Grass" 34:10 The Future of Research & Hospital Safety for T1Ds 35:53 Closing Advice: Living Your Best Life 🌐 Check the T1Dto100.com 📘 Join the T1D to 100 Facebook Group:   / t1dto100   ✨ Subscribe for practical diabetes management tips, technology updates, and treatment breakthroughs that help people with diabetes live healthier, more flexible lives. More diabetes resources: Website: https://tcoyd.org Blog: https://tcoyd.org/blog/ Podcast: https://tcoydthepodcast.transistor.fm Instagram: / tcoyd Facebook: / tcoyd Stay connected! Sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://tcoyd.org/newsletter-subscribe/ Support TCOYD's educational programs: https://tcoyd.org/donate #Type1Diabetes #T1D #DiabetesPodcast #AgingWithDiabetes #T1Dto100