Coaching Service
Diabetes Management
Day-to-day strategies for managing T1D as an athlete.
The broadest of the topics on offer — this session isn't tied to one specific match or training block, it's about the day-to-day reality of managing Type 1 Diabetes while playing sport. Patterns, the unpredictable days, building routines that hold up, and simply talking through what's actually going on, not just the practical side of it.
Ellen wasn't diagnosed as a child growing up with T1D — she was diagnosed at 19, already a student-athlete, already chasing a professional career. She understands, specifically, what it's like to have that identity as an athlete already in place and to have to rebuild your relationship with your own body around a new diagnosis, fast. Within a year, she'd signed her first professional contract. That adjustment is exactly what this session draws on.
This topic can be booked as part of either an online coaching call or a face-to-face session — choose whichever format works best for you when booking.
Why It Helps
Benefits
From someone diagnosed as an athlete, not before
Ellen understands the specific experience of adjusting to T1D while already mid-career, not growing up managing it from childhood.
Real strategies for the days that don't go to plan
Not every day is predictable. This covers what to actually do when it isn't, not just how to plan for when it is.
Emotional support, not just practical tips
Relatability and understanding matter as much as strategy — a space to talk about how it feels, not only what to do.
General advice, whatever the question
This topic isn't narrowly defined. If it's on your mind and it's about managing T1D as an athlete, it's fair game.
Real Scenarios
Where This Fits
Newly diagnosed and still playing
Figuring out how to keep playing sport at the level you want to, right after a diagnosis — the exact position Ellen was in herself.
Feeling like no one else quite gets it
Not knowing anyone else who understands both competitive sport and T1D, and wanting to talk to someone who genuinely does.
Just wanting an ongoing check-in
Not every session needs a specific problem to solve — sometimes it's about having somewhere consistent to talk things through.
Ideal For
Young athletes navigating Type 1 Diabetes day-to-day, especially those diagnosed while already involved in sport — and parents who want general reassurance and guidance from someone who's lived it, not just read about it.