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Hoda Kotb Returns to TODAY to Reveal Daughter Hope’s Type 1 Diabetes

Kotb says Hope’s diagnosis prompted her January departure from the show, leading her to create the Joy101 wellness brand

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Hoda Kotb opened up about her emotional departure from Today, revealing the personal reasons behind her decision. (Nathan Congleton/NBC via AP)
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Overview

  • On May 28, 2025, Kotb returned to the TODAY show to disclose that her youngest daughter, Hope, 6, has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
  • Kotb left her co-anchor role in January to prioritize her daughters and oversee Hope’s medical treatment after her health scare.
  • Hope was hospitalized for two weeks in February 2023 following sudden symptoms and now requires around-the-clock blood sugar monitoring and insulin injections.
  • Kotb highlights that diabetes is only a part of Hope’s life and is working to help older sister Haley, 8, feel seen and supported as the family adjusts.
  • Alongside her on-air return, Kotb launched Joy101, a wellness brand inspired by her family’s health journey and her focus on balanced living.