Hoda Kotb Reveals Daughter Hope's Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis

Hoda Kotb revealed that her youngest daughter, Hope, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease requiring constant monitoring and insulin injections. Hope's diagnosis and health challenges, including a hospitalization in 2023 that involved an ICU stay, were significant factors in Kotb's decision to step down as co-anchor of the TODAY show to prioritize her family. Kotb described the emotional and practical demands of managing Hope's condition, emphasizing the need for constant vigilance, especially for a young child. Despite the chronic nature of the disease, Kotb stresses that Hope is a happy, normal child for most of the day, and she encourages other parents to avoid transferring worry onto their kids. She also highlighted the importance of balancing her career and caregiving, noting that the diagnosis contributed to her retirement decision alongside her desire to spend more time with her daughters. Kotb has launched a wellness brand, Joy 101, as part of her new ventures following her departure from the show.