My Guests Today are Tyson & Kirsten Dale.
When Tyson Dale was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just 11 years old, his world turned upside down. Holidays were cut short, sport felt uncertain, and the road ahead looked bleak.
But from that life-altering moment, Tyson and his powerhouse parents – Kirsten and Brad —rallied together to write a very different story. One of courage, commitment, and character.
Now 16, Tyson is a rising basketball star with aspirations of Division One college hoops in the US. But more than that, he’s a confident young man who manages his diabetes like a pro, all while staying humble, grounded and grateful.
In this heartfelt, funny and powerful episode, we unpack the Dale family’s journey—the good, the bad, the blood sugar swings—and how they’ve turned a chronic condition into a foundation for strength.
My Guests Today are Tyson & Kirsten Dale.
When Tyson Dale was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just 11 years old, his world turned upside down. Holidays were cut short, sport felt uncertain, and the road ahead looked bleak.
But from that life-altering moment, Tyson and his powerhouse parents – Kirsten and Brad —rallied together to write a very different story. One of courage, commitment, and character.
Now 16, Tyson is a rising basketball star with aspirations of Division One college hoops in the US. But more than that, he’s a confident young man who manages his diabetes like a pro, all while staying humble, grounded and grateful.
In this heartfelt, funny and powerful episode, we unpack the Dale family’s journey—the good, the bad, the blood sugar swings—and how they’ve turned a chronic condition into a foundation for strength.
Here’s what we’re covering:
- What Tyson’s early symptoms looked like (and the moment his mum knew something wasn’t right)
- How a terrifying Hawaii trip ended in a life-changing diagnosis
- Why basketball became Tyson’s constant—and his secret weapon for resilience
- The exact steps they took to safely return to school and sport after diagnosis
- Tyson’s honest account of embarrassment, CGMs, and “hiding” his diabetes
- The systems, routines and tech Tyson uses to stay in range
- How mindset, discipline and mentorship shaped Tyson’s growth—on and off the court
- Why type 1 is a family condition, and what every parent needs to know
The letter to diabetes that’ll hit you right in the feels
You can get in touch with Tyson on Instagram by clicking the link below
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