Sweet As! The Diabetes Podcast
Sweet As! The Diabetes Podcast is for people living with all forms of diabetes, including whānau and the people who support them. Each fortnight, we sit down with people from across Aotearoa to share real stories, honest experiences, expert insights, and practical conversations. Hosted by Anika Moa and Solita Donnelly, presented by Aotearoa Diabetes Collective.
Episodes
Westie Lee: Living a full life with type 2 diabetes
This week on Sweet As, we’re joined by Westie Lee from The Rock FM.He lives a full life with type 2 diabetes — alongside being an award-winning radio host and producer, one of the busiest celebrants in the country, and a proud husband and father of three.In this episode, Lee opens up about his journey from diagnosis and self-blame through to self-compassion. Together, we unpack the shame and stigm
Anika Moa: The Diabetes Diagnosis That Changed Everything
In our very first episode, Anika opens up about her own diabetes journey — from being misdiagnosed with gestational diabetes, and type 2 diabetes, and eventually discovering she was living with type 1 diabetes. It’s an honest kōrero about the shock, the stigma, the grief, and the reality of managing diabetes every single day — all while still showing up as a māmā, an entertainer and a creative.
