Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
627 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 170 ratingsThe T1D news show you've been waiting for! Long-time broadcaster, blogger and diabetes mom Stacey Simms interviews prominent advocates, authors and speakers. Stacey asks hard questions of healthcare companies and tech developers and brings on "everyday' people living with type 1. Great for parents of T1D kids, adults with type 1 and anyone who loves a person with diabetes.
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Diabetes Tech Round Table: What are we waiting for?
November 09, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 26 MBAt this point in 2021, we thought there would be several new pieces of diabetes technology on the market. COVID delayed several FDA submissions and approvals so where do we stand? Stacey sits down with Kamil Armacki, AKA Nerdabetic, and Chris Wilson to talk tech. Both Kamil and Chris keep a close eye on everything from filings to clinical trials to investor calls and neither is affiliated with any diabetes company. There is also video of this if you prefer to watch over on the YouTube chan...
In The News.. Sugarmate update, new BG meter approved, T1D scholarships and more!
November 05, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 3.46 MBThis week, the top diabetes stories and headlines in the news include: the popular Sugarmate app loses Dexcom connection, interesting study about internal clocks and type 2 diabetes, the FDA approves new "POGO" BG meter, T2D remission might be more common than thought, Type 1 college scholarships and lots more. -- Join us LIVE on Facebook and YouTube every Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Si...
From Angry T1D Teen to Diabetes Educator: Meet Kenny Rodenheiser
November 02, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 22.5 MBKenny Rodenheiser is a diabetes educator, and a big part of the Children with Diabetes community. But when he was diagnosed as a young teenager, he felt angry and isolated and wanted nothing to do with anything like a diabetes conference. Kenny talks about what changed his mind, his road to becoming an educator and his current role at Dexcom. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Check out Stacey's ...
In the News.. Israel implant for type 2, sports study for T1D kids, Tidepool period project and more!
October 29, 2021 12:43 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBThis week, In the News our top stories include: Israeli researchers test an implant for type 2 remission, a new sports study looks at kids with type 1 on multiple daily injections, a new camera app to turn your old meter into high-tech info, the Tidepool period project, type 1 in the World Series and more! Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here --...
"Amplify the Value of CGM" - Dexcom's Jake Leach talks about Garmin, the G7 and Dexcom One
October 26, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 17.9 MBWith Dexcom announcing a big new agreement with Garmin this month, it seemed like a good time to check in on a few issues. Stacey talks with Dexcom’s Chief Technology Officer Jake Leach about Garmin, the upcoming Dexcom G7 and Dexcom One. She asks your questions on everything from G7 features to watch compatibility to the future and possible non invasive monitoring. Just a reminder - the Dexcom G7 has not yet been submitted to the US FDA and is not available for use as of this episode's re...
In the News.. Dexcom Follow update, glucose eye scanner, stem cell research and more!
October 22, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.36 MBThis week "In the News.." our top stories include: New features for Dexcom Follow, Vertex makes stem cell progress on a functional cure for type 1, funding comes through for a eye scan for glucose levels, a new aggregate diet/nutrition study measures T1D risk in babies, Medtronic snaps up a patch pump company and a lot more.. Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET for the top diabetes headlines of the week. Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes C...
Halloween Advice from D-Moms Who've Been There (Classic Episode)
October 19, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 21 MBThe first Halloween when your child has diabetes can seem impossible, but the D-Moms are here to help! Stacey & Moira McCarthy answer listener questions and share stories about their experiences. They can help make Halloween less scary, more fun and show you that there are a lot of options for your family. Stacey also shares some thoughts about her trip to the She Podcasts LIVE! conference last week. (The Halloween conversation first aired in 2019) Check out Stacey's book: The World's ...
In the News.. Dexcom and Garmin partner, faster insulin tested, once a week basal and more...
October 15, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.27 MBTop stories this week include: a new adjunct therapy is being tested for type 1, Dexcom and Garmin will officially work together (no more DIY needed), once weekly basal insulin study, can psychedelic drugs prevent type 2?! and Australia bets on Rugby for diabetes education Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one free download and one free month of Audible, a...
A new mom (twice!) during COVID, Vanessa Messenger shares her story and her new book about T1D
October 12, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 25 MBPregnancy with type 1 is never simple, but this week's guest faced an unusual complication. Vanessa Messenger has had two babies during the COVID pandemic! Vanessa, who lives with T1D, gave birth to her daughter in the summer of 2020. She just had another baby - 15 days before our interview. Her new book is launching this month. Called, "Teddy Talks: A Paws-itive Story About Type 1 Diabetes" it features a little dog who helps explain what kids should know about check glucose, using a CGM, ...
In the News... Medtronic recall, Inhaled insulin for kids, T1D adults called "forgotten population" and more!
October 08, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.8 MBIt's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Top stories this week: Medtronic expands its insulin pump recall, Afrezza inhaled insulin pediatric studies to begin, new report says adults w/T1D are a "Forgotten population," new research into type 2 diabetes and statins and more! Join us each Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT live at https://www.facebook.com/diabetesconnections Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sig...
Pay or Die: A new documentary about the price of insulin
October 05, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 16.3 MBThere's a new documentary in the works, all about the struggle of insulin access and affordability. Rachael Dyer and Scott Ruderman, who lives with type 1, join Stacey to talk about their experience making this film and why they think it could make a difference. Pay or Die Film provides an inside look at how the soaring price of insulin in America is threatening—and even taking—the lives of people with type 1 diabetes. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kind...
In the News... Insulin price drop, COVID T1D study, a through-the-skin CGM and more!
October 01, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.52 MBIn the News.. this week: Lilly drops the price of some insulins, this T1D group most likely to be hospitalized if infected with COVID, insulin pumps reduce risk of retinopathy, Novo Nordisk pays investors to settle earnings claims, another through-the-skin glucose monitor and more! Join us Live on Facebook each Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT! Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use t...
Access, Education, and Economic Empowerment - The Worldwide Mission of Marjorie's Fund
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 18.3 MBWe have some big problems in the United States in terms of access to and affordability of insulin. But when you look around the world, there are still many other countries with bigger barriers for people with diabetes. This week, we're talking to a group trying to make a difference in some of the places that need it most. As you'll hear, Marjorie's Fund was started to honor the memory of a woman in Uganda who died from type 1 diabetes at the age of 29. Dr. Jason Baker is an endocrinologist...
In the News... Implantable insulin pump, Doctors (not parents) miss T1D symptoms, Dexcom shelf-life extension and more!
September 24, 2021 08:28 - 6 minutes - 4.83 MBIt's "In the News..." the only diabetes newscast! Top stories this week: Medtronic moves on implantable insulin pump, study: doctors - but not parents - are missing symptoms of T1D in kids, Dexcom "shelf-life extension" explained, news about whether COVID is causing a surge of diabetes in children and what happened with the Apple watch BG monitoring news? -- Join us each Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT! Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Fa...
From American Idol to Actor and Advocate: Meet Kevin Covais
September 21, 2021 08:05 - 41 minutes - 21.5 MBKevin Covais was one of the youngest contestants on American Idol; he was just 16 when he made his debut during season 5. He’ll share some behind the scenes stories including managing low blood sugar during a live performance. Diagnosed with T1D at age 11, Kevin has been working steadily as an actor. We’ll talk about working in Hollywood with diabetes – and what that's been like during COVID, more about American Idol, and how Kevin found himself mentoring other kids with type 1. This podcas...
In the News.. BG trends during COVID lockdowns, diabetes sales fraud, A Dexcom G5 message, and more!
September 17, 2021 19:01 - 6 minutes - 5.22 MBIt's In the News... the top diabetes stories of the past seven days! This week, what did lockdown mean for BG trends, Provention Bio keeps fighting for Teplizumab, the FTC shuts down diabetes schlockmeisters and if you're still using the Dexcom G5 - you need to hear this... Join Stacey live on Facebook each Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT to watch live. Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ---...
The New Walmart Insulin: Everything You Need to Know
September 14, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 19.4 MBThe term “Walmart Insulin” has always referred to cheap, older formulations. But now an agreement with Novo Nordisk means Walmart is selling own branded version of Novolog. It's the very same insulin, with a much lower cash price. What does this mean for us as customers and for insulin pricing overall? Stacey speaks to Michael Burke, Walmart's Director of Brand Pharmacy Merchandising. They talk about who can get Relion Novolog, how much it costs, what your endo needs to know and how insure...
In the News... new info on COVID and diabetes, bioartificial pancreas research, a T1D superhero movie and more!
September 10, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 3.88 MBIt's "In the News..." the top diabetes headlines of the past seven days. This week: Why is COVID more dangerous with diabetes? A new study says technology (like pumps and CGMs) doesn't help "Diabetes Distress," more screening recommended for "social risk" of type 2, bioartificial pancreas research and there's a T1D Superhero movie in the works! -- Links and transcript below Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign u...
Pulled from a meet for his CGM's tape, a high school swimmer with T1D speaks out
September 07, 2021 07:57 - 41 minutes - 20 MBA high school swimmer with diabetes is told he can’t compete at the state championships because of his CGM’s medical tape. It's a story that's been all over social media and national news outlets. What really happened here? We talk to Ethan Orr and his mother, Amanda Terrell-Orr. They explain what happened that day, what they’d like to see change and what we can all do to protect our rights when it comes to diabetes. Also this week! Send us your "Dear Dr. Banting" audio! Details here ...
In the News.. CGM Disqualifies High School Swimmer, Dexcom Smoothing, T2 Remission and more!
September 03, 2021 13:33 - 7 minutes - 4.11 MBThis week "In the News.." Did wearing a CGM in the water disqualify a high school swimmer? What his family says happened and why they're suing. The ADA wants to start using the word "remission" instead of "reversed" for type 2 diabetes - we'll talk about why. Dexcom says they are no long smoothing data, new migraine and diabetes research and T1Interntioanl is out with their latest survey results about the price and use of insulin. Join us Live on Facebook each Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT! Ch...
All About Afrezza Inhalable Insulin with CEO Mike Castagna
August 31, 2021 07:25 - 38 minutes - 18.4 MBHow much do you really know about the only inhalable insulin? This week, Stacey interviews the CEO of MannKind, makers of Afrezza. Mike Castagna talks about how Afrezza works, misconceptions about the product, the worldwide market, pediatric studies and lots more. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. More about Afrezza Tim Street's blog Diabettech Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Dia...
In the News.. type 2 youth study, mini glucagon made easier, CGM via radio waves and more!
August 27, 2021 08:43 - 6 minutes - 3.87 MBIt's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! -- Top stories this week: T2D screening guidelines to change New Gvoke Kit approved Gestational Diabetes cases up in younger women Are magnets & radio waves coming to T1D care? Update on #DiversityInDiabetes -- Links and sources in the transcript Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one ...
"It's Been Like a Dream Come True" Kyle R. Banks, Broadway Performer with T1D
August 24, 2021 07:55 - 47 minutes - 22.7 MBKyle Banks is a Broadway performer – singer, dancer, actor – he was diagnosed with type 1 while in a production of the Lion King and had to figure out – pretty much on his own – how to manage on stage. Kyle explains how he learned what he needed to do to perform at his best and shares stories about his time on stage with T1D. Now Kyle has started a foundation to help get diabetes technology into the hands of more people who need it. Learn more about KylerCares Plus, some feedback about...
In the News.. Diabetes & COVID booster shots, new insulin approved for pumps, Major League T1D & more!
August 20, 2021 12:31 - 9 minutes - 4.93 MBIt's "In the News.." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! -- Top stories this week include the conversation around COVID booster shots for people with diabetes, Lyumjev insulin is approved for use in pumps, news from Beta Bionics' partner Zealand glucagon, Insuin4All at the White House and a T1D family travels to see a T1D Major Leaguer. It turns into a very cool meet and greet! Join Stacey LIVE on Facebook every Wednesday at 4:30pm Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabe...
"I'm So Happy I Went!" 16-year-old Benny spent one-month abroad (without us)
August 17, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 25.9 MBMy son Benny is back from a four week trip halfway around the world with a non-diabetes camp program. He says it was amazing! To be honest, I had a really hard time with it. This week, we share how we prepared, what went wrong, how Benny deals with feeling different on these types of trips and a lot more. Previous episodes with Benny: 14 years of T1D Benny & Stacey talk untethered and more on their way to the endo Talking about Control IQ & addressing kids' questions about diabetes ...
In the News.. Tandem timeline update, T2D closed loop study, camel milk?! and more
August 13, 2021 08:10 - 7 minutes - 3.99 MBIt's "In the News.." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Top stories this week: lots of interesting news in the latest Tandem Diabetes investor call including timeline and country updates. Researchers see whether a closed loop system can help people with type 2, new recommendations for gestational diabetes screening, camels milk for diabetes?! and the The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Annual Conference starts this week. Join Stacey on Facebook every Wednesday at 4:30pm E...
"It's Important You Enjoy It" - T1D Coach Eoin Costello is Passionate About Fitness
August 10, 2021 08:38 - 43 minutes - 26.8 MBAny level of exercise can be more challenging when you live with diabetes. When Eoin Costello was diagnosed with type 1 at age 19, he was worried that his love for fitness and sports would have to be put aside. Instead, he found a way to not only stay active but to coach other people with diabetes to do the same. Whatever level of fitness you're looking for, Eoin is all about having fun and making it work. He's also the host of The Insuleoin Podcast. Stacey appears on a recent episode talk...
In the News... FDA hints on D-tech timeline, Libre 2 app approved, interchangeable insulin and more!
August 06, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 4.33 MBIt's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Top stories this week: FDA hints on 2021 D-tech timeline, the Freestyle Libre 2 app is approved, interchangeable insulin to cost less, an "astonishing" type 2 teen study and a big fall-off in use of metformin in people with type 2. Join us on Facebook live every Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT This week I was on the road, at the Podcast Movement convention. Sorry about the setting! Back in the home studio next week. Check out Stacey's book:...
"We really listened to what people wanted" - A look at Omnipod 5 with Horizon
August 03, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 21.9 MBAnticipation just keeps growing for the new Omnipod system, still waiting for FDA approval. This week, we talk to Dr. Trang Ly, Senior Vice President & Medical Director at Insulet Corporation. We’ll get an in-depth run through of the features of Omnipod 5 with Horizon, what makes it different from the other hybrid closed loops already on the market, and many other questions you all had. Our previous interview with Insulet CEO Shacey Petrovic This podcast is not intended as medical advic...
In the News.. T1D gene mapping, new T2D meds, insulin implant research & more!
July 30, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.19 MBIt's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Our top stories this week: 100 years of insulin, the largest genetic study of type 1 diabetes is complete, approval for a new type 2 meds for teens, research moves forward on an insulin-producing implant and an Olympic hopeful starts a diabetes sports foundation!. Watch "In the News..." live every Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT on the Diabetes Connections Facebook page Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diab...
"We're not in this alone" - Gary Hall, Jr on Winning Olympic Gold with T1D
July 27, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 13.8 MBWhen Gary Hall Jr was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1999 his doctors told him to give up competitive swiming and drop out of the 2000 Olympics. Instead, he charged ahead and became the first person with T1D to take home an Olympic Gold Medal. Hall won Gold in Sydney in 2000 and again in Athens in 2004, adding to the medals he'd won in 1996 before his diagnosis. Stacey caught up to Gary at this summer's Friends for Life Conference and asked him how he got past what his doctors told him....
In the News.. Oral Meds for T1D, Dexcom API News, Closed Loop and Teens, Olympics and more!
July 23, 2021 08:10 - 5 minutes - 3.38 MBIt's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Our top stories this week: Oral meds to prevent T1D move ahead, racial disparity in peds CGM use, what that Dexcom API news means, a new study with teens and Control IQ and a summer olympian talks about her recent T1D diagnosis. Join Stacey live on Facebook each Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT! Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- ...
"I've never felt better in my life and I'm 81 years old" - meet Jack Tierney
July 20, 2021 08:01 - 42 minutes - 20.7 MBJack Tierney has lived with type 1 for more than 60 years. Not surprising, he was first misdiagnosed with type 2 and lived with that diagnosis for almost two years. He shares the story of finally getting the right diagnosis, living well with T1D before home blood sugar meters or fast acting insulins and why he just last year switched to a pump. Stacey talks to Jack and his son Jamie. You can watch the video that brought them to our attention here. In Tell Me Something Good – boy it was g...
In the News... Smart Insulin, Pixar Features Diabetes, T1D up K2 and more!
July 16, 2021 08:31 - 7 minutes - 4.11 MBIt's In the News - the only weekly diabetes newscast! This week's headlines include: Lawsuit against insulin makers moves ahead Mixed news for Teplizumab Peep the pump at Pixar Antacids to help type 2? #T1D up K2 Join Stacey live on Facebook to watch each Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT! Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one free download and one free mont...
The Baby-Sitters Club & Type 1 Diabetes in Media
July 12, 2021 19:17 - 54 minutes - 32.5 MBThe Baby-Sitters Club comes to Netflix! The beloved series features a character who lives with type 1 diabetes. How did the show do portraying life for a 7th grader with T1D? We talk to New York Times Bestselling author and winner of the National Book Award Robin Benway. Robin loved the books as a child and was diagnosed with type 1 as an adult. Also this week, Mike Suarez turned his son’s story into an adorable picture book called Year One with Type One Join the Diabetes Connections Fac...
Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer Answers Your Questions
July 06, 2021 08:05 - 35 minutes - 17.5 MBWhat do we know about the upcoming Dexcom G7? Find out in this conversation with company CEO Kevin Sayer. As usual we have a long list of questions from you covering everything from adhesives to watches to more. Sayer shares details about how they’re preparing for the G7 rollout (it has not yet been submitted to the FDA), as well as issues with Medicare, integration with their current pump partners and when arms will become an approved wear site for US customers. This podcast is not intend...
In the News... Walmart's new insulin, Omnipod 5 studies, stem cell updates & more!
July 02, 2021 08:39 - 6 minutes - 3.92 MBIt's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Top stories this week: Walmart private label insulin, Omnipod 5 pediatric study, Afrezza pediatric study, Stem cell updates, A new extreme challenge for a T1D ultra-athlete Join Stacey live each Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT at the Diabetes Connections Facebook page Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one ...
Nick Jonas and The Global Movement for Time in Range
June 29, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 10.5 MBDexcom is going big in their new campaign to get us talking more about Time in Range. This week you'll hear from their most famous spokesperson, Nick Jonas. The singer and actor was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 13, back in 2005. In this recorded webinar, he answers questions about the new campaign and shares some behind the scenes info about his own journey with diabetes. As Stacey says in the episode, for this event, media was invited to send in questions. The organizers select...
In the News... Government vs Insulin Companies, Afrezza Covered, #DData2021, and more!
June 25, 2021 08:01 - 6 minutes - 3.64 MBIt's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Top stories this week: Maine passes insulin safety net program MS Attorney General vs Insulin Companies Afrezza covered by Medicare D-Data Exchange news Looking ahead to ADA2021 Join Stacey live each Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT at www.facebook.com/diabetesconnections Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this ...
"I Want To Do This For Other People" - A teen with type 1 takes part in the PROTECT study
June 22, 2021 08:17 - 44 minutes - 21.4 MBThe PROTECT Study is testing how well an investigational medicine works in children and teens with type 1 diabetes. The hope is that this drug, called teplizumab, would help people continue making more of their own insulin and reduce the need for injections, have better glucose control and/or fewer complications of T1D. To enroll in the study, you need to be within six weeks of diagnosis. That's a tough time to make a big decision like this. We caught up with the Lahners family - 16 year o...
In the News... Medicare CGM changes, new rules for CGM in sports, and more!
June 18, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 4.11 MBIt's "In the News..." your weekly wrap up of diabetes news and headlines. This week: Medicare move on CGM testing requirements New study on Eversense, implantable CGM One sport changes its rules for BG monitoring Diabetes when deaf - new research to help Women leadership gap in diabetes Join me live on Facebook each Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ...
"The System is Designed to Learn" - An iLet Update from Beta Bionics
June 15, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 22.1 MBWe are very excited to catch up with the folks from Beta Bionics! Their fully automated bionic pancreas is called the iLet. They are getting closer to submitting to the US FDA and were able to give us an update on some of the most anticipated features. Kate Farnsworth is a consultant for Beta Bionics currently acting as Digital Marketing and Communications Manager. She walks us through what makes the iLet a very different insulin pump, including: a system that only needs the user's weight ...
In the News... Apple drops a BG hint, Dexcom G7 update, Omnipod 5 study and more!
June 11, 2021 08:36 - 8 minutes - 4.56 MBIt's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Top stories this week: -Apple drops a BG hint in the latest watch update -New info about Dexcom's G7 -Omnipod 5 study released -Diabetes drug shows promise for weight loss -Power of peer support Join Stacey live each Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT at https://www.facebook.com/diabetesconnections Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here...
"There isn't a 'One Size Fits All'" - Diabetes in College and Beyond (with the College Diabetes Network)
June 08, 2021 08:36 - 50 minutes - 24.1 MBGraduation season is here! Whether your young adult is just out of high school or completing a college degree, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to diabetes. We've got a roundtable discussion with a lot of frank talk about T1D in college. Recent graduate Shay Webb and college senior Haley Owens talk about everything from what to do when a professor doesn’t care about accommodations, to deciding how visible you want diabetes to be, to what they want parents to know. We're also joined ...
In the News: Could a CGM measure ketones? D-Tech in the hospital and more...
June 04, 2021 08:27 - 7 minutes - 4.19 MBIt's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Give us five minutes and we'll tell you about: ATTD begins - what tech studies will be released? New info for hospital visits with diabetes tech Could a CGM also measure ketones? Another milestone for Tidepool T1D driver in the Indy 500 Join Stacey live on Facebook each Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT https://www.facebook.com/diabetesconnections Episode Transcription below Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes ...
"From the Beaker to the Bedside" - Banting House Museum is the Birthplace of Insulin
June 01, 2021 11:58 - 38 minutes - 19.2 MB2021 marks 100 years since the discovery of insulin and we could think of no better place to hear the story of how it happened than from the folks at Banting House. That's literally the house where Sir Frederick Banting woke up with the idea that led to this life saving discovery. Curator Grant Maltman shares stories and takes us on a bit of an audio tour of the House. He explains how Dr. Banting got started, made the discovery (with help of course) and what the museum is doing to mark the...
In the News: FDA considers a T1D prevention drug, new sensor approved and more..
May 28, 2021 05:40 - 7 minutes - 11.5 MBIt's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Give us five minutes and we'll tell you about: European approval for Medtronic's new no-calibration sensor FDA considers a drug to prevent T1D New info about gestational diabetes A potential type 1 vaccine moves forward Telehealth update (and what's next after COVID) Join Stacey live on Facebook every Wednesday and watch "In the News..." Live! https://www.facebook.com/diabetesconnections Check out Stacey's book: The Wo...
Bigfoot Biomedical's Unity Gets FDA Approval - CEO Jeffrey Brewer
May 25, 2021 08:10 - 41 minutes - 58 MBBig news for Bigfoot Biomedical as the US FDA approves their insulin pen cap system called Unity – which also includes a CGM and an app. CEO Jeffrey Brewer explains what Unity is all about, gives us an update on Bigfoot’s pump system and opens up about his family’s story – his son was diagnosed almost 20 years ago. Plus, in Stacey's first in-person diabetes meetup since COVID, she observed something very interesting about the newer families. This podcast is not intended as medical advice...
In the News: Once a week insulin, bolus by phone, and more...
May 20, 2021 19:20 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBIt's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! In six minutes, we'll get you up to date on these stories and more: A weekly basal insulin moves forward in trials Bolus by phone comes to one pump system Big study shows how people managed diabetes during COVID Saliva test for glucose in trials Watch the video: https://youtu.be/X0JMDubA1c0 Join us LIVE on Facebook every Wednesday at 4:30pm EDT Sources & links in the transcript below Check out Stacey's book: The World's ...
"It's Actually Very Fragile" - Keeping Insulin Cool in Hot Weather
May 18, 2021 05:47 - 37 minutes - 24.8 MBIt's getting hot out there and it's vital we keep insulin at the right temperature. However, that's something health care providers say isn’t always front of mind. Stacey talks to Diana Isaacs, a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and a CDE at the Cleveland Clinic. We’ll get the real deal about insulin temperature and suggest some ways to keep your supply safe. In Tell Me Something Good… glamorous inspiration and a grateful mom – plus babies! And a big anniversary. This podcast is not intended...