Reclaim your Rise Podcast

197. The 25-Year Mark: My Reflections of A Quarter Century Lived With Type 1

November 4, 2025

Today, I’m reflecting on my 25th diaversary, 25 years since I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In the past, I’ve shared this day with my parents on the podcast, but this year I felt called to sit down solo and really process what this milestone means. From the memories of my diagnosis at seven years old to the lessons I’ve learned along the way, I’m sharing how my relationship with diabetes has evolved over a quarter of a century. My hope is that no matter where you are in your journey, five seconds in or fifty years, you’re reminded that it’s never too late to shift lanes, grow, and create the life you want with diabetes. Giveaway details below! 


🎊 To celebrate 25 years of living with type 1 diabetes and to thank this amazing community, I’m hosting a special giveaway! Here’s how to enter:

1. Leave a star rating for the podcast on Apple Podcasts (give it whatever rating you truly feel it deserves).
 2. Go to my Instagram — @lauren_bongiorno — and comment on my 25th Diaversary post so we can reach out if you win.

We’ll be selecting one winner, and this giveaway is stacked! You’ll receive:

  • A Glokos CGM light — a calming way to check your blood sugar status at a glance
  • A One to One diabetes bag — stylish and functional for your daily essentials
  • A Type Zero pre-workout — clean, sugar-free, and designed for people with diabetes
  • A Risely Health Diabetes Health Journal
  • Neil Greathouse’s book, Type 1 Diabetes: True Stories
  • And your choice of Risely Health swag (t-shirt or sweatshirt in any color you like!)


‼️P.S. Only a few weeks left until our 5th annual diabetes event. REGISTER HERE!

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