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45+ years with Type 1One calm next stepSomeone who understands

A Better Life with Diabetes.
Start by Feeling less alone.

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when diabetes feels heavy.

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A guide from someone living with Type 1 Diabetes

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Hello, I’m Richard Martyn

I wanted to feel
like myself again.

It was a Friday afternoon. I had just finished a Rotary lunch—and I did not feel safe enough to drive.

In the summer of 2017, I had been living with Type 1 Diabetes for nearly 37 years. I was active and community-minded. Being part of a community I loved mattered to me.

But that afternoon, my blood sugar was rising. I felt dizzy and unstable. I did not feel safe enough to drive.

Diabetes was beginning to affect more than my blood sugar. It was affecting my energy, my emotions, my relationships, and my ability to participate in the community I loved.

“All I wanted was to feel in control, feel like myself again, and not feel so alone.”

That experience is part of why I created Better Life Diabetic: to share what I have learned and help others feel less alone in the hard moments.

Richard Martyn Founder, Better Life Diabetic

Inside your guide

A simple path for
the moments that feel heavy.

Three steps you can come back to. A place to pause, reflect, and find your way forward.

01

The Fog

Notice what’s
happening.

Make space to notice how you feel, without turning a hard diabetes moment into a judgement about yourself.

“What am I noticing right now?”

02

The Awakening

Understand
the pattern.

Get curious about what’s been happening in your day. The guide gives you space to reflect and look for patterns.

“What may be contributing to this?”

03

The Shift

Choose one better
next step.

Bring your attention back to one useful next step, including reaching out for support when you need it.

“What is one better next step?”

Richard Martyn’s 3-Step Guide to Feeling More in Control and Less Alone with Diabetes

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When you’d like some support

You Deserve
to be Heard
and Understood.

Sometimes an honest conversation helps you see your next step.

Tell me what’s been frustrating, what’s been working, and where you feel stuck. We’ll look at what support could feel useful and whether working together is a fit.

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A few things you may be wondering

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the next step clear.

Who is this guide for?

People living with diabetes who want a simple way to reflect when things feel frustrating or overwhelming. Richard shares his experience of living with Type 1 diabetes for over 45 years.

How do I get the guide?

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Is this medical advice?

No. The guide shares lived experience and reflection prompts. It does not replace your diabetes care team. Work with your healthcare provider before making changes to insulin, medication, food, or exercise.

What happens on a Diabetes Journey Call?

We talk about where you are in your diabetes journey, what feels difficult, and what you’d like support with. If working together looks helpful, Richard will explain what that could involve.

You matter. Your story matters.

A better next step
can start right here.

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