Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
627 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 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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"Being Strong is Wonderful"- World Record Holder Linda Franklin on Fitness & T1D
October 13, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 22.1 MBLinda Franklin is one of the strongest people we know - and we mean that literally! She holds world records for power lifting and has ranked at an elite national level for cross fit. Linda was diagnosed with type 1 at age 26 and reveals she struggled with management until she found her community. You may know Linda from the amazing Facebook group, Type 1 Diabetic Athletes In Tell Me Something Good, the dedication of a dad. Innovations this week has an update on the longest wear CGM yet....
"Innovation All Stacked Up, Ready to Go" - Medtronic Diabetes Group President Sean Salmon
October 06, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 21 MBIt's been a busy fall already for Medtronic; they've acquired Companion Medical and the FDA approved their 770G pump. Stacey catches up with Diabetes Group President Sean Salmon to talk about that and much more. Find out the difference between the 770G and the upcoming 780G, their plans for longer-wear pump insets and when they might have a no-calibration sensor. In Innovations this week, a new study showing the benefits of once a week basal insulin. It's called Insulin Icodec. This podc...
Dexcom Update: Bonus Episode with CEO Kevin Sayer
October 04, 2020 14:56 - 34 minutes - 22.7 MBDexcom's CEO Kevin Sayer checks in with Stacey to answer your questions. He talks about their new pharmacy benefit for Veterans and why Dexcom would love to move everyone off of durable medical. Plus, a follow up on their hospital program we first discussed this spring, adhesive issues with the G6 and looking ahead to the G7. Stacey also takes some time to talk about the interview process & which companies we feature on this show. There is a video of this interview - you can watch it her...
"We Treat the Data" - DreaMed Diabetes Wants To Help Lift The Burden
September 29, 2020 05:03 - 46 minutes - 32 MBThere's new help for doctors who want to treat the person with diabetes and not feel overwhelmed with data. The people at DreaMed Diabetes are behind the brains of the Medtronic 780G system, but they're hoping to help thousands of people who may never use an insulin pump by making diabetes data a lot easier for doctors to use. This week, CEO and Founder Eran Atlas explains their Advisor Pro system to Stacey. Study in Nature Medicine about DreaMed Diabetes Join the Diabetes Connections F...
"I'm Happy I Did It" - Volunteering For a COVID Vaccine Trial With T1D
September 23, 2020 20:27 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBHelene Cooper has type 1 diabetes, asthma, and she's Black. All of those factors increase her risks if she catches COVID 19. They're also exactly what the researchers behind one of the vaccine trials were looking for. She's now in that Phase 3 Trial and shares what it's been like. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Helene is also a reporter for the New York Times, covering the Pentagon and has an incredible story that began well before she was diagnosed with typ...
"I've Never Dwelled On It:" 66 Years of Living Well With Type 1 Diabetes
September 15, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 24.5 MBJeanne Martin was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age ten, in the 1950s. Technology was very different back then, of course, but so was the medical community's reaction. Jeanne was told she would never have children and if she did, she wouldn't live to see her children grow up. Today, Jeanne not only has a daughter, she's also a grandmother. She shares what she’s learned along the way. We also talk to Jeanne's daughter Jessica, who talks about growing up with a parent who has type 1. In ...
Learning From A T1D Sibling, Who's Now A Diabetes Educator
September 08, 2020 12:46 - 46 minutes - 27.6 MBWhen Shaina Hatchell's little brother was diagnosed with type 1 at age nine, she knew her life - and her life's goals - had changed forever. She decided she would teach everyone about diabetes when she grew up. Now a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, Shaina has written "Shia Learns," a children's book to teach families about diabetes. In this episode she shares her story and answers listeners questions about teaching kids with T1D all about acceptance. Watch Shaina's JDRF F...
"Rip It Off and Squeeze It Out" - A New Way to Treat Lows
September 05, 2020 14:17 - 39 minutes - 24.4 MBWhat do you use to treat lows on the go? One of the newest options is a flexible necklace, filled with 15 grams of fast-acting glucose. The Thrive Glucose Gel Medical Alert Necklace is easy to take with you, rip off and open if you need it. The idea came to first responder Kris Maynard after his own severe low had to be treated by paramedics. His family had tried to use the "red box" emergency glucagon kit but missed a vital step. More about Thrive Necklace from Glucose Revival Kris als...
Minisode #11: Let's Stop Saying: "Kid First, Diabetes Second"
September 03, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 6.06 MBIt didn't take long after my son was diagnosed for someone to tell us, "Kid first, diabetes second." Benny was diagnosed in 2006, but that phrase has been around a long time in the diabetes parenting community. I get it. We shouldn't take away all the things that make childhood fun and special, because of a diagnoses of T1D. We also don’t want diabetes to be the first thing people think about when they consider our children and we don’t want diabetes to dictate every decision we make. Bu...
"Everything in Life Seems Like It's Connected to Food!" Celiac Mom Author Ann Campanella
August 25, 2020 05:07 - 40 minutes - 24.5 MBThere's a lot of overlap between type 1 diabetes & celiac disease, including how hard it can be to get a diagnosis. People with T1D are thought to have ten times the risk of developing celiac and even more have a sensitivity to gluten. Ann Campanella went for years knowing something was wrong with her little girl and being brushed aside until she finally found a doctor who took her seriously. Ann shares her story in her new book ““Celiac Mom”” and takes some time to talk to us about her sto...
Bolus Maximus - Diabetic Men Talk Tough Stuff
August 18, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 28.5 MBHave you heard of Bolus Maximus? Behind that great name are two men with type 1 looking to bring new resources to the community talk about the tough stuff. This week, Stacey talks to Brandon Denson and Matt Tarro. They share their stories and what they hope to achieve with Bolus Maximus. Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Previous episode with Brandon Denson (from 2016!) In Tell Me Something Good, we have a few artists in our audience and some good news for the ...
"We're All Figuring This Out Together" - Improving School Care For Children With Type 1 Diabetes
August 04, 2020 14:21 - 45 minutes - 21.4 MBBack to school is stressful for families touched by diabetes, even without this year's incredible and unique challenges. There’s a new service in development to help make it just a little easier to let someone else take care of your child. Bob Weishar is the founder of a new company called Invincible. We’ll find out more about what he hopes to do and how this teaching and communication tool might help. Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! In Tell Me Something Good.. g...
A Diabetes Game Show! The FFL-Wood Squares
July 30, 2020 12:05 - 48 minutes - 23 MBIt's our annual game show episode! This year, because of all the Zoom calls, we decided to play the HollyWood Squares! Of course, since this is a show for the Friends for Life Conference (FFL, pronounced Fiffle) we're calling it The FFL-Wood Squares! Huge thanks to our panelists: Kerri Sparling, Edward Hawthorne, Dr. Henry Rodriguez, Chris "The Grumpy Pumper," Moira McCarthy, Renza Scibilia, Oren Liebermann & Cherise Shockley. Learn more about them in the FFL Conference Program Check o...
Hydroxychloroquine and Type 1 Diabetes?! Why TrialNet Is Looking Into It
July 28, 2020 05:19 - 29 minutes - 14.2 MBBefore hydroxychloroquine was part of the national Covid conversation, it was being looked at in studies to see if it might help in the prevention of type 1 diabetes. Recently JDRF held a Facebook Live event with Dr. Jane Buckner, where she talked about TrialNet’s Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) Prevention Study. JDRF was kind enough to share the audio with us for this week's show. Watch the JDRF Facebook event with Dr. Jane Buckner Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! ...
"I Can't Imagine Any Place More Special" - Diabetes Camp Goes Virtual
July 24, 2020 12:24 - 35 minutes - 17.5 MBDiabetes camp is looking very different this summer as almost every program has shifted to a virtual experience. We talk to the people behind Clara Barton Camp, one of the oldest and well-established D-Camps in the country. Sam Stevens was diagnosed at age 5 and went to Clara Barton that very summer. She says she basically grew up there, becoming a counselor and now a volunteer helping coordinate their very first virtual experience. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes M...
"Blood Sugar Boss" Ben Tzeel / "Actually, I Can!" Author Morgan Panzirer
July 24, 2020 12:22 - 46 minutes - 22.9 MBMeet two people with diabetes making a difference in very different ways. We're talking to dietitian and strength coach Ben Tzeell & teen author Morgan Panzirer. First, if you've sort of fallen off the nutrition and exercise wagon in the last few months, you’re not alone. But getting back in the game doesn’t mean going to extremes. Ben has advice about starting small and making changes that stick. Morgan was diagnosed with T1D at age 6. She's now 19 and just wrote a book about her life – so...
Minisode #10 - "Why I Love My Insulin Pump" - Listeners Weigh In
July 24, 2020 12:17 - 15 minutes - 7.88 MBWhy do you love your pump? We asked listeners to give us short reviews of the systems they use. This is sort of a companion piece to our last episode – when we went through how to choose a pump (click here to listen). That was more about process. We talked about how you can’t make a bad or wrong choice, and this episode really bears that out. Spoiler – every pump has big fans. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! S...
"Can I Just Get the Pink One?" - How To Choose An Insulin Pump
July 21, 2020 05:08 - 1 hour - 34 MB“What insulin pump should we get?” is a really common question. But it isn’t the right question, at least to start. We're turning that around into, “If I want a pump, how should I choose one?” After all, every pump out there has devoted fans, which tells you there isn't a bad or wrong choice. Stacey is joined by long-time diabetes advocate Melissa Lee and together they lay out what adults and parents of kids with type 1 need to think about. This show discusses insulin pumps available in th...
Life After a Pancreas Transplant: Meet Brandon Mouw
July 14, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 22.8 MBWhat's it like to live with a pancreas transplant? And why would you need one? Brandon Mouw was diagnosed with type 1 as a child and lived well with it for many years. He explains what happened to change that, what led to the transplant and how he's doing now, a year and half later. 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 new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes...
"A First Look Under The Hood" - Control IQ Studies & What's Next From Tandem
June 23, 2020 12:20 - 45 minutes - 21.6 MBTandem presented new studies at the recent ADA conference and got approval for some of the youngest people with diabetes to use their newest tech. Steph Habif is Tandem’s Senior Director of Behavioral Sciences. She shares what those studies found, gives us more information about Control IQ and touches on what products are up next for the company. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Listen to our previous episodes with Tandem Diabetes In Tell Me Something Good, ...
"As Interoperable As Possible" - Talking to Dexcom CTO Jake Leach
June 19, 2020 12:57 - 27 minutes - 13.2 MBDigging deeper into recent news from and about Dexcom. Stacey talks to Chief Technology Officer Jake Leach about the news that competitor Abbott has received approval for it's Libre 2 CGM. What does that mean for the marketplace? She also asks Jake about G6 sensor issues, data gathering and more. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Dexcom statement on data and privacy: Patient safety is a top priority at Dexcom, and we design our products to be as safe and secu...
"A Little Bigger Than a Nickel" - What's Next From Dexcom?
June 17, 2020 14:20 - 39 minutes - 18.7 MBDexcom is featured in a lot of headlines coming out of this year's just-completed ADA Scientific Sessions. Stacey talks to CEO Kevin Sayer about everything from how COVID has impacted the G7 timeline, what the G7 will actually feature, adhesive changes and more. She asks why Europe got approval for back of arm placement and when we might see that in the USA and, once again, we check in on direct to watch progress. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! In Tell Me So...
"You Can Either Help Us or Understand We'll Do It Anyway." One Couple's Story in the DIY Diabetes Movement
June 09, 2020 13:16 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBMelissa and Kevin Lee played an important role in what we know now as NightScout and the DIY movement. Their interest was initially sparked because they wanted to have children. Melissa lives with type 1 and Kevin has an engineering background. They jumped in with many other "hackers" to create what we know now as Nightscout and other DIY systems. By the way, the Lee's children are now ten and eight! Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! In Tell Me Something Good,...
"Don't Judge Yourself, Everything You're Feeling is Normal" - Managing Stress With T1D
June 07, 2020 12:39 - 40 minutes - 19.6 MBIf you're feeling extraordinary stress because of events in the news, you're not alone. This week, Stacey talks to Dr. Mark Heyman about simple things people with diabetes can do to manage better (and give themselves a break). Dr. Heyman is a diabetes psychologist and the Founder and Director of the Center for Diabetes and Mental Health. He was diagnosed with type 1 while in college. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! In Tell Me Something Good – parents going a...
"I Tell Them I'm a Cyborg" - Talking To My 15-Year-Old Son About Type 1 Diabetes
May 26, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 25.3 MBIn-depth with a teenager who lives with type 1. Stacey interviews her son Benny, who was diagnosed just before he turned two. They talk about Control IQ, explaining what diabetes is to people who don't know and what he does these days for sports and other activities. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Benny answers listener questions and looks back on 13 years of T1D. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! In TMSG – graduation good news, two popular ...
Dr. Natalie Strand: Chronic Pain, Type 1 Diabetes & Looking Back at "The Amazing Race"
May 19, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 22.8 MBDr. Nat Strand is an anesthesiologist who lives with type 1 and a mom of two young children. She just contributed to a paper all about pain management guidelines in this difficult time, when many people can’t see their doctors to face to face. You also may know her as the winner The Amazing Race in 2010. Of course we also talk about having T1D and that crazy travel show! Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! In Tell Me Something Good: virtual events, fire fighters ...
"Stargirl" actor Brec Bassinger Talks Type 1 Diabetes and More
May 12, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 17.8 MBThere's a new superhero coming to the popular CW network lineup. Stargirl features actor Brec Bassinger, who lives with type 1 diabetes. We first spoke to Brec a couple of years ago, just after her run on Nickelodeon's "Bella and the Bulldogs." She shares what’s changed with her diabetes management since then, advice about speaking up for what she needs without feeling weird about diabetes & much more. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! It's an athletic edition ...
Where Was Your Diabetes in 2015? A Look Back After 300 Episodes
May 05, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBWe started the show in Summer of 2015. This week, Stacey takes a look back at what was happening in diabetes technology at that time. Tandem had just announced you'd be able to upgrade without getting a new pump, Dexcom gave up on the Share cradle an Bigfoot & Beyond Type 1 were just coming on the scene. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! In Tell Me Something Good, we share your stories! What was happening with your diabetes in 2015? April Blackwell on Instagr...
Chris Wilson: Helping People With Diabetes Stay Connected On Facebook & Beyond
May 01, 2020 13:25 - 49 minutes - 23.2 MBChris Wilson helps run some of the largest diabetes technology groups on Facebook. He's also always on the lookout for the latest news from these companies and very involved in clinical trials. Chris also shares his diagnosis story, inside scoop on Facebook groups and even talks about bowling in sandals. Yikes. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! In Tell Me Something Good, a middle school 3D printing class helps out a 9 year old with type 1 and a running event g...
Fighting COVID-19 When You Have Type 1 Diabetes
April 22, 2020 13:41 - 36 minutes - 17.4 MBWhat happens when you're diagnosed with COVID-19 and you live with type 1 diabetes? It happened to Patric Ciervo in early March. Patric shares his story, including how his diabetes reacted, hospital issues with people who don’t really understand insulin pumps and how he’s doing now. In Tell Me Something Good, a familiar name in the diabetes community, recovering from COVID 19 and now donating plasma, we salute more health care heroes. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If yo...
Fighting COVID-19 While Living With Type 1 Diabetes
April 22, 2020 13:41 - 36 minutes - 17.4 MBWhat happens when you're diagnosed with COVID-19 and you live with type 1 diabetes? It happened to Patric Ciervo in early March. Patric shares his story, including how his diabetes reacted, hospital issues with people who don’t really understand insulin pumps and how he’s doing now. In Tell Me Something Good, a familiar name in the diabetes community, recovering from COVID 19 and now donating plasma, we salute more health care heroes. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If yo...
Making CGM Systems Available To Hospitals: What You Need To Know
April 16, 2020 12:58 - 45 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week.. making CGM available to hospitals.. something new because of the healthcare crisis caused by COVID 19. We talk to Dexcom’s CEO about training and more. Kevin Sayer explains how the program came about, why it’s needed and how he hopes it will help people with all types of diabetes in hospitals. We also talk about other Dexcom news, financial issues and more. More about Abbot & Dexcom in hospitals from DiaTribe In TMSG – taking flight.. finally and a birthday, a diaversary and ...
Stuck at Home? Share Your Voice: Diabetes Podcasters
April 09, 2020 16:32 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBD-Podcasters Unite! Stacey teams up with Alan Nolte, co-host of Dads and Diabetes podcast, Amber Clour, host of Real Life Diabetes, part of Diabetes Daily Grind and Matt Vande Vegte, co-host of Pardon My Pancreas and co-founder of FTFWarrior. They talk diabetes, podcasting tips and tricks and even previous experience with pandemics! More on Amber's Spanish Flu story CDC Pandemic Resources CDC info on Spanish Flu Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! In TMSG...
Q&A: Lilly "Insulin Value Program" Sets Price At $35 Monthly
April 07, 2020 14:35 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBLilly Diabetes announced this morning it would cut the price of its insulin to $35. What does this really mean? How long will it last? Why are those with government insurance left out? Stacey asks your questions and gets answers from Lilly's US Insulin Brand Leader, Andy Vicari. Here's the Full Lilly News Release (link) From the press release: “In response to the crisis caused by COVID-19, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) is introducing the Lilly Insulin Value Program, allowing anyo...
Cooking Smart - Even Now - with Chef Mark Allison
April 01, 2020 17:04 - 46 minutes - 21.8 MBSince we’re all stuck at home, here's some cooking advice to help you through. Chef Mark Allison has three boys.. one of whom was diagnosed with type 1 as a baby. He has tips and tricks for us.. starting with: just get started. Mark teaches healthy cooking but isn’t above eating smores with his three sons. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Mark currently works with the Cabarrus County Health Alliance teaching needed home cooking skills. He’s been the Director o...
Stacey to Lilly Diabetes: "Why not be a hero?"
March 31, 2020 00:40 - 9 minutes - 9.81 MBIn mid-March, the folks at Eli Lilly held a conference call for diabetes writers, bloggers, and podcasters. The call was to talk about Lilly's participation in the new Part D Senior Savings Model, as well as general updates about our insulin affordability programs. After listening to some of the remarks, Stacey asked about the price of insulin and suggested a bold way forward. You can listen to what she asked, and the response here. Transcript is below. Please note: there were many other...
Stuck At Home? Share Your Voice: A Community-Sourced Episode
March 25, 2020 12:40 - 19 minutes - 12.4 MBWe asked and you answered! Listeners sent in their audio to let us know what's going on in the diabetes community right now. It's a tough and stressful time, but you're not alone. Listen to stories and thoughts from people from the US, Saudi Arabia(!) and of all different ages. Truly a time for Diabetes Connections. Want to send in your audio? Here's how - blog post Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up fo...
Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Mark Vanderwel Answers Your Questions About T1D & Covid19
March 24, 2020 12:41 - 41 minutes - 19.7 MBAtrium Health doctor Mark Vanderwel answers questions on the minds of many parents these days. We will be adding a transcription later today. Quick turn around on this episode! If you saw the original Facebook live, skip ahead 17 minutes - it dropped out after some audio issues but Stacey & Mark picked it back up again, off of FB. You can watch the full interview here Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up fo...
"Just Don't Do Nothing" - Diabetes Dad Tom Karlya
March 17, 2020 20:32 - 39 minutes - 19.1 MBThis week, the perspective of a diabetes dad. Tom Karlya has become much more than that since his daughter was diagnosed in 1992 and one of his sons in 2009, with many efforts extending through all parts of the diabetes community. But he says it all comes back to family. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! We’ll talk to Tom about his story, his efforts with the Diabetes Research Institute – the DRI – his acting career – and much more. Tom is a tireless advocate a...
Coronavirus & Type 1 Diabetes - Update
March 12, 2020 14:51 - 22 minutes - 10.7 MBA brief update on COVID-19 and type 1 diabetes recorded March 11, 2020. Stacey talks to Dr. Satish Garg, an endocrinologist at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. Dr. Garg talks about what we know right now, what he's telling patients and advice for anyone with T1D. Find out more about Coronavirus: CDC Info JDRF Beyond Type 1 DiaTribe ----- Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newslett...
Lilly Diabetes Device Update: Connected With Dexcom & More
March 10, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 21.2 MBLilly Diabetes announced they were getting into the pump and pen business almost two years ago. How’s it going? We get an update from Marie Schiller, Vice President of Product Development for Connected Care and Insulins at Eli Lilly – Connected Care is what they’re calling this platform of pumps and pens – now to be integrated with Dexcom. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! We’ll also have a bit of an update on some other pump companies’ plans for the near futur...
Kerri Sparling Interviews Stacey for "Children With Diabetes Celebrating Storytellers"
March 05, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 18.3 MBThe tables are turned this week as Stacey gets on the other side of the microphone. Kerri Sparling, writer of the long-running and popular blog SixUntilMe and now Children with Diabetes board member, interviews Stacey about her experience raising a child with type 1, what led her to claim "The World's Worst" title and much more. This is part of Children With Diabetes Celebrating Storyteller series. "There are some amazing storytellers in the diabetes community, and many of those folks have...
The Coronavirus and Type 1 Diabetes - What We Need To Know
March 03, 2020 15:55 - 25 minutes - 12.7 MBThere's a lot of information about the Coronavirus but there isn't a lot out there specifically for people with diabetes. This week, we're releasing our weekly episode early to bring you what you need to know. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Stacey talks to CDE Gary Scheiner, who lives with type 1 diabetes. They go over everything from protecting yourself or your child (spoiler: not much different from what you'd do without diabetes), having a good sick day protocol in plac...
Minisode #9: Hey Doc! Listen up!
February 27, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 8.34 MBHave you ever had a doctor give you a "wake-up call?" or try a "scared straight" tactic? These techniques - and a lot more - blew up on Twitter recently. Stacey noticed that it also seemed that the doctors andhealth care providers who weighed in weren't interested in listening to diabetes advocates online. What's the disconnect all about? Full transcript below Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our ne...
Minisode #8: When A Child With T1D is Afraid to Get Back in the Game
February 20, 2020 06:00 - 13 minutes - 7.68 MBWhen a child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, most of the time the parents are told that T1D won't stop them. People with diabetes play sports, climb mountains, pursue acting and singing careers and much more. But what happens if a young child is scared to get back in the swing of things? Stacey has advice for a family she met whose little boy is so afraid of low blood sugar, that he's sitting out his beloved soccer games. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! ...
"Mastering Diabetes" Author Robby Barbaro Talks Fruit, Fat, & Insulin Resistance
February 18, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes - 27.1 MBThis week, a look at a way of eating for all types of diabetes that sounds – frankly – really hard to do. But the guys behind it say it’s the key for lowering insulin resistance for all types of diabetes. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Robby Barbaro, MPH is the co-author of a new book called Mastering Diabetes. We’ll talk about what he actually eats now and why he’s so passionate about this. He has a pretty compelling story. Join the Diabetes Connections F...
Minisode #7: Spare a Rose / What Can We Do About The Price of Insulin?
February 13, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBTwo big topics for this mini-espidoe. Stacey talks about Spare a Rose and talks to the leaders of Patients for Affordable Drugs. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Spare a Rose is an initiative to get insulin and other vital diabetes supplies to children in the developing world. Learn more here Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Stacey also talks about what we can do about the price of insulin with Patients for Affordable Drugs founder David Mitc...
Ask The D-Moms: Driving, Independence and "Holding Hope in our Hands"
February 12, 2020 22:39 - 42 minutes - 20.7 MBAsk the D-moms is back! We’re tackling leaving kids home alone, keeping perspective when you’ve been in the diabetes community for a long time and driving with T1D. Moira’s daughter was behind the wheel before CGMs and Stacey's son just got his permit. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Stacey mentions a blog post Moira wrote back in 2013 about hybrid closed loops In Tell Me Something Good, an amazing way to raise awareness. We’ll talk about the Run Across A...
Minisode #6: Whose Graph Is It Anyway? (A D-Parent's Struggle)
February 06, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 8.54 MBWatch your language! That's what Stacey is trying to tell herself this week. When you're a parent of a child with a chronic condition, it's hard not to say things like "our diabetes" and "our CGM graph." But it's not "ours" exactly, so how do we better talk about this? Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Stacey also shares her frustration as she finds herself falling into the trap of perfect numbers and trends. While her and Benny's experience with Control IQ has...
What Is Monogenetic Diabetes & Why Should You Care?
February 04, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBThis week.. what is monogenetic diabetes and why should we – on a mainly type 1 diabetes podcast – care about it? The majority of people with monogenic are misdiagnosed as type 1. People like Kristin Skiados who thought she’d lived with type 1 for 38 years and her daughter Ava, was also misdiagnosed. MODY Quiz - Probability Calculator We’ll talk about how this could happen, what it means for the rest of us and what monogentic or MODY is all about. Check out Stacey's new book: The Worl...