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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Steel Magnolias is Back in Theaters - A T1D Mom Round Table
May 16, 2019 13:00 - 53 minutes - 25.3 MBSteel Magnolias is getting reissued in a lot of theaters across the country to celebrate 30 years since the movie’s release. The movie has become a touchstone and a bit of a hot spot for women, pregnancy and type 1 diabetes. This round table first ran last year as Stacey's local theater was putting on the show; Steele Magnolias was first a play by Robert Harling – based on the true story of his sister’s death then the blockbuster movie. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! M...
Ask The D-Moms / Caravan to Canada #Insulin4All
May 14, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 34 MBDear DMoms is back, answering your questions about when it's time for T1D kids to be more independent, worries about camp and handling judgmental friends. In this monthly segment, Stacey and Moira McCarthy share their experiences to help you through diabetes parenting. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group Moira shares what her medical crisis has taught her about diabetes. Plus, a Caravan to Canada – going across the border to get cheaper insulin. Activists Lija Greenseid and Q...
American Idol's Jackson Gillies Lives with T1D & HS / Benny & Stacey at the Endo
May 07, 2019 04:30 - 55 minutes - 26.3 MBYou saw him on American Idol, now Jackson Gillies is using his spotlight to educate not only about type 1 diabetes but about another, more rare condition he’s lived with since he was 13. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! It's a painful skin condition called Hidradenitis Suppurativa or HS. It’s not as rare as first thought, but most people with it are too embarassed to seek help. Jackson is trying to change that. Of course, we’ll also have some fun talking about American Ido...
All About Lows: Full Interview with CDE Shannon Johnson (Bonus Episode)
May 02, 2019 04:30 - 46 minutes - 21.7 MBA Diabetes Connections Extra! We take a deep dive into low blood sugar with a frank talk about what hypoglycemia means, what the dangers are, how to treat and more Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! This is the extended, full version of our conversation about lows. As with all of our "Extra" episodes, an excerpt ran in the episode just before the this one. Look for Extras the last week of each month. Stacey talks to Shannon Johnson, who was diagnosed with LADA in her early ...
All About Low Blood Sugar with CDE Shannon Johnson / The TCOYD Conference
April 30, 2019 04:30 - 56 minutes - 52 MBThis week we take a deep dive into low blood sugar. A frank talk about what hypoglycemia means.. what the dangers are, how to treat and more. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Stacey talks to Shannon Johnson, a CDE who lives with diabetes herself. Shannon was diagnosed with LADA in hear early 20s and she's now a Certified Diabetes Educator and trains her patients on pumps and CGMs. Plus, we’ll find out about the TCOYD conference – the first one for people with diabetes and...
Keep Your Insulin Cool Without Refrigeration - The Story Behind Frio
April 23, 2019 04:30 - 49 minutes - 23.2 MBIt's hard to believe, but a natural disaster was the spark to bring a popular diabetes device to the US. A Frio is a handy little way to keep your insulin cool. Dan Katzki was diagnosed with type 1 as an adult an in 1989 – during the San Francisco earth quake – he lost power. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Not wanting to go through that anxiety again, Dan and his wife Lisa found the Frio product and brought it to the US. How it was invented is another great story. Our ...
Closed Loop Systems With Dr. Bruce Buckingham / Comedian & T1D Advocate Chelcie Rice
April 16, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 30 MBThis week Stacey talks to renowned researcher, long time pediatric endocrinologist and all around good guy Dr Bruce Buckingham. He decided to become an endo after experiencing diabetes camp early in his residency, more than 50 years ago. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Dr. Buckingham tells Stacey he put his first patient on an insulin pump during a clinical trial in 1979! He was principal investigator of the Medtronic MiniMed 670G at Stanford University and he shares his ...
Dear D-Moms: "Good" Numbers, Burnout & More
April 09, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBAsk the D-Moms is back! Moira McCarthy and Stacey answer your questions about explaining diabetes to others without creating fear. They weigh in on offering incentives for "good" numbers and give concrete tips about handling burnout. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here Plus.. Community Connection with a campaign to treat someone to a great meal while helping JDRF and in our Tell Me Something Good a great roundup of milestones and a second Amer...
Laurian Lane: Mom, Nurse & T1D / "Sweet Genes" Author Susan Sloane
April 02, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBThis week, meet Laurian Lane, a labor and delivery nurse now raising three children of her own. Laurian was diagnosed with type one diabetes in 8th grade. When she was older, she began babysitting for Stacey's family! You'll hear Laurian’s perspective as a nurse, a sitter and now a mom with type 1. She has great advice for parents (and parents-to-be). In our Community Connection this week, Stacey talks to Susan Sloane, the author of Sweet Genes: Finding a Balance Living with Diabetes. It...
All About Ketones with CDE Beth Silvers
March 26, 2019 04:30 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBA Diabetes Connections Extra, all about Ketones. This is the third in our series taking a deep dive into a diabetes management issue. Note: This episode is set up like a Bonus Episode, with none of the regular segments - the interview about Ketones is the entire episode. We're back to our regular set up next week. Ketones are the byproducts of the breakdown of fatty acids. The breakdown of fat for fuel and the creation of ketones is a normal process for everyone. In a person without dia...
Colt Scott: An American Ninja Warrior with T1D
March 19, 2019 04:30 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBThis season of American Ninja Warrior, keep an eye out for Colt Scott! Diagnosed with type 1 as a baby, Colt has been a course tester for ANW for 4 years and just recently got the call that he made it to the show. Colt talks about being a sudden role model - he really just found the diabetes community - and takes us behind the scenes of ANW. In our Community Connection this week an update on what’s now called the Thrive Medical Alert Necklace (formerly Glucose Revival) and how you can g...
Dear D-Moms: Stacey & Moira Answer Your Questions
March 12, 2019 04:30 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBOur monthly Dear D-Mom segment is back! Moira McCarthy & Stacey take on travel, talking about cure research with our children, and words like "sneaky" and "compliance." Sign up for our newsletter here In our Community Connection – An update on Lilly’s announcement about a generic, lower cost insulin. Learn more here And Tell Me Something Good! A baritone gets a big honor. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! ----- 1:30 Stacey Welcome - Stacey talks about her wedding anni...
All About Diabetes Camp
March 05, 2019 05:30 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBEverything you need to know about sending your child to camp! This week, we talk about what parents need to think about, what the staff wants you to know and how to make it a great experience for everyone. Dr. Henry Anhalt is a pediatric endocrinologist who works at Camp Nejeda, which has been hosting kid with diabetes for more than 50 years. You'll also hear from Victoria Benyo who started out as a camper and now works at camp. In our Community Connection this week, Stacey talks about...
Hey Siri! G6 Updates with CTO Jake Leach
February 28, 2019 20:33 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBDexcom released an iOS update on February 27th and we take a deep dive into what's changed and ask about ongoing issues. Stacey talks with Dexcom Chief Technology Officer Jake Leach about the new Hey Siri feature as well as the new ability to add up to ten followers, get a 24 hour in advance sensor warning and direct to Clarity from the G6 app. She also asks about Dexcom's recently announced layoffs, changes to the Follow app, direct to watch capability and G6 sensor issues. (Whew!) J...
All About Insulin Pumps - Full Interview with Dr. Jonathan Ownby (Bonus Episode)
February 28, 2019 05:30 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBBack to basics! We’ve started a new monthly series called "Diabetes Connections Extra" where we take a look at the essential facts of diabetes. This time, we take go in-depth on insulin pumps. Stacey talks to endocrinologist Dr. Jonathan Ownby about what a pump does, how to get the most out of one and what questions to ask. This bonus episode includes the entire, much longer interview you might have heard excerpted in episode 212. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! In...
All About Insulin Pumps with Dr. Jonathan Ownby
February 26, 2019 17:00 - 57 minutes - 26.8 MBWe take an in-depth look at insulin pumps this week. It's the second part in our series, Diabetes Connections Extra where we do a deep dive into one topic. Stacey talks to endocrinologist Dr. Jonathan Ownby about what a pump does, how to get the most out of one and what questions to ask. Insulin Pump basics In our Community Connection, a high profile look at type 1 and heart disease as TV and radio personality Carson Daly shares his family’s story on the Today Show Plus, Tell Me So...
7 Marathons - 7 Days - 7 Continents: Eric Tozer's Story
February 19, 2019 05:30 - 52 minutes - 24.8 MBIt's called the World Marathon Challenge: 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. And Eric Tozer did it all with type 1 diabetes: We talk about the path that led Eric to this amazing accomplishment and Stacey asks why anyone would even want to do something like this! We find out about blood sugar management, travel issues and how to stay fueled up through seven marathons. Eric is a co-founder of the Diabetes Sports Project which has great information and inspiration for athletes with T1D...
Ask the D-Moms / #DPodcast Week - Spare a Rose
February 12, 2019 05:30 - 49 minutes - 23.4 MBAdvice from the diabetes parents you know and love! Stacey and Moira McCarthy answer your questions in our new monthly segment: Ask the D-Moms. This week, talking to your child without nagging. Is it possible? We also answer questions about discipline, babysitting and letting go when it really scares you. Plus, it’s Diabetes Podcast Week so I’ll be sharing some other great shows and letting you know how you can help a the Spare a Rose Campaign, which benefits Life for Child. And Tell...
The Grumpy Pumper Talks About Complications / AADE's Crystal Broj
February 05, 2019 05:30 - 52 minutes - 24.7 MBLet's #Talk About Complications. That’s a hashtag created by this week's guest who's taking a topic that most of us would rather avoid, and putting it into the spotlight. Chris Aldred is better known as the Grumpy Pumper and he wants us to stop being ashamed to talk about possible complications from diabetes and to stop the blame surrounding this dicey issue. More information on his blog here Find out more about Spare A Rose Find out more about Diabetes Podcast Week Join the Diabet...
All About Insulin - Full Interview with Dr. Bryce Nelson (Bonus Episode)
January 31, 2019 16:46 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBLet's get back to basics. We’re starting a new monthly series taking a look at the essential facts of diabetes. This week is insulin and this bonus episode includes the entire, much longer interview you might have heard excerpted in episode 207. Endocrinologist Bryce Nelson takes us through what it does, how it works and the differences among brands. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Basics of Insulin Info More Info on Insulin Use Use this link to get one free...
All About Insulin with Dr. Bryce Nelson
January 29, 2019 05:30 - 54 minutes - 25.6 MBLet's get back to basics. We’re starting a new monthly series taking a look at the essential facts of diabetes. This week: insulin Endocrinologist Bryce Nelson takes us through what it does, how it works and the differences among brands. Dr. Nelson is also our community connection this week. A family member with type 1 guided his career choice and still serves as an inspiration. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Plus.. Tell me something good! A middle school student cam...
Dexcom's CEO on G6 Launch & G7 Update / Changes at Beyond Type 1
January 22, 2019 05:30 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBDexcom CEO Kevin Sayer answers your questions and looks ahead. We talk about issues with the G6 sensors, Medicare, what happened to the Share servers New Year's Eve and he takes lots of questions from listeners. Plus, a look ahead to the smaller G7. That new version will have the transmitter and sensor in one piece. It's due out in late 2020. In our Community Connection, catching up with Beyond Type 1. They've got a new CEO and a new push to help with type 2. Stacey talked to Thom Scher a...
A T1D Geek Squad? / Bigfoot's Lane Desborough
January 15, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 27.1 MBDid you ever wish you had a Geek Squad on call for diabetes tech issues? Like one of the big box store helpers. David Panzirer with the Helmsley Trust wants to make it happen, starting with CGMs. David explains why he thinks this will work, who will pay for it, and shares his story; two of his three children live with type 1. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Plus.. catching up with Bigfoot Biomedical’s Lane Desborough about their subscription model. Stacey also has inform...
T1D Parenting Advice From Stacey & Moira McCarthy / Katie DiSimone on Tidepool-Loop
January 08, 2019 05:30 - 58 minutes - 27.5 MBGet diabetes parenting advice from two D-Moms you know and trust: Stacey & author/speaker Moira McCarthy. In a brand new monthly segment, they answer your questions about kids and T1D. Moira is an award-winning travel writer, the author of many diabetes books and articles including “raising teens with diabetes,” and mom to Lauren, diagnosed 21 years ago at age 6. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group to ask us a question and enter to win Moira's book on teens and T1D. Previou...
NBC "The Titan Games" Contestant Chris Ruden Lives With #T1D
January 01, 2019 05:30 - 54 minutes - 25.5 MBThe new Dwayne Johnson / NBC show the Titan Games premieres this week and body builder Chris Ruden – a previous guest who lives with type 1 – is one of the contestants. You may have seen him in the commercials, he wears a prosthetic arm. Chris talks about how the mental burden of T1D and the challenges of being born with a shorter left arm and only two fingers led him to the incredible path he’s on now. He’s got advice for all of us. Listen our to 2017 interview with Chris here Since ...
T1D & The Great Christmas Light Fight / The Hangry Woman
December 18, 2018 05:30 - 51 minutes - 24.4 MBThe Mure family won 50-thousand dollars in the Great Christmas Light Fight on ABC and gave it to JDRF. Stacey talks to Joe Mure who wasn’t sure he wanted to compete at all. He hung up twice on the producers! Joe’s son was diagnosed with type 1 at age 5 and we get the story behind the Little North Pole and the network competition. If you'd like to donate to JDRF via The Little North Pole, click here Plus, who is the Hangry Woman? We talk to Mila Buckley about finding support for a younge...
T1D Advocate Quinn Nystrom / MySugr CEO Frank Westermann
December 11, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBAdvocate and author Quinn Nystrom was diagnosed with type 1 as a young teenager, just a few years after her little brother developed T1D. Her high school prom date inspired the title of her book, "If I Kiss You Will I Get Diabetes." Quinn shares her story, talks about running for office and tells us what's next. Plus, MySugr CEO Frank Westermann on how his company tries to help make diabetes suck less (and we get Stacey's reaction to that motto). Want Stacey to speak at your event in ...
Our 12 Year Diaversary - Going Untethered & Other Changes
December 04, 2018 05:30 - 48 minutes - 23 MBIt's Stacey's family's 12 year diaversary. Benny was diagnosed the first week of December in 2006 just before he turned two. This week, Stacey takes a look back and gives an update on how they're managing now. There are significant changes to share; Benny started an untethered routine about two months ago. Learn more about untethered here. Also known as POLI (Pumping On Long Acting Insulin) untethered means you take long acting insulin like Tresiba or Lantus once a day but also use the pum...
Talking to Teens About T1D with Jill Weissberg-Benchell
November 27, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBWe've got a parent's survival guide when it comes to teenagers and type 1 diabetes this week. What to do when your child doesn’t want to hear about diabetes anymore and hears your helpful advice as just plain nagging. Jill Weissberg-Benchell has a PhD in psychology and is also a certified diabetes educator. We discuss talking to your teen, listening to your teen and strategies to get through this oh-so-interesting time in their lives. It’s not just about attitude. Their bodies are making i...
DIY to FDA: Howard Look Explains Tidepool + Loop
November 20, 2018 05:30 - 38 minutes - 18 MBLoop - the DIY app that helps with automated insulin delivery - may become the first do it yourself diabetes solution to go to the FDA. But why did Tidepool decide to take on this challenge? Stacey talks to Tidepool CEO Howard Look about what this decision means, how it’s going to work and what it means for those interested in DIY but not willing to use out of warranty pumps or do a lot of programming ourselves. And of course we’ll explain what Loop actually is. Read the Medium article How...
Novant Health CEO Carl Armato: Hope, Hospitals and 50+ Years with T1D
November 13, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBCarl Armato was diagnosed with type 1 as an infant, he’s now the CEO of Novant Health, a large hospital system. But Carl didn’t share his diagnosis with many people – partly because of a reaction he got from a coach in middle school – who cut his playing time when he found out. Now very open about his T1D, Carl has written a book, A Future With Hope, that tells the story of his diagnosis, growing up in the days before home meters and how his family rallied around him. Plus, this week mark...
SU Football Player Andrew Armstrong / JDRF Youth Ambassadors
November 05, 2018 05:30 - 56 minutes - 26.8 MBAndrew Armstrong was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in high school, when college scouts were already coming around. He had the unique experience of being recruited by someone who knew exactly what he was going through - one of the coaches he met had a daughter with T1D. Andrew is now in his third year at SU and linebacker coach Brian Ward still supports him, as does Athletic Trainer Tim Pike who lives with type 1. Andrew shares his story plus tips and advice for student athletes. We tap...
Jackson is A T1D Teen Running for More Than Diabetes
November 01, 2018 04:30 - 37 minutes - 17.8 MBThis bonus episode is about running, community and finding a way to make a difference. It's a great way kick off Diabetes Awareness Month. Stacey worked with Tammy Lowry in her previous job at a radio station. In 2015 Tammy's son Jackson was diagnosed with type 1, just a few weeks before they were both set to run a half marathon to benefit children's cancer research. Jackson's diagnosis took him out of that race, but it led to bigger goals. You can read about that first year here. Rea...
Jen Block: Behind the Scenes at Bigfoot
October 30, 2018 04:30 - 59 minutes - 28 MBStacey talks to Jen Block from Bigfoot Biomedical with a look at why they plan to be more than a pump company, offering help navigating healthcare and a subscription service. Jen is the VP of Medical and Clinical Affairs. She was diagnosed with type 1 her sophomore year in college, during a cross country road trip. Now a Nurse Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Educator, she shares her story and details about Bigfoot. In our Know Better Segment, one of the very first studies about LADA – ...
Renza Scibilia is Deliberately Non-Compliant / Type 1 Renegade Run
October 23, 2018 04:30 - 56 minutes - 27.1 MBOnce called deliberately non-compliant, this week's guest is all about the importance of language when it comes to diabetes. Renza Scibilia has some strong opinions about why words really matter. We’ll talk more about her non compliance – it has to do with her Looping, using one of the do it yourself options - and about her diagnosis as a young adult. Plus, information from Diabetes Australia and The Grumpy Pumper In our Community Connections this week, the Type 1 Renegade Run is making ...
Eversense: The Implantable CGM
October 16, 2018 04:30 - 54 minutes - 25.7 MBDarrell Greene is one of the first people to try Eversense, the implantable long-term CGM from Senseonics. With Eversense, a doctor places the sensor in the upper arm where it stays for three months. More information here. Darrell explains what the experience is like, how the sensor feels under the skin and shares his story of living with T1D since his early 20s. Darrell is a local news anchor in Memphis, Tennessee and has some fun stories to share about working in the industry. Watch t...
JDRF Research: Then & Now with Aaron Kowalski
October 09, 2018 04:30 - 59 minutes - 27.8 MBJDRF’s Chief Mission Officer Aaron Kowalski talks about what’s new and next in terms of research. He also gives us perspective on what’s come before including how JDRF helped fund the CGM and hybrid closed loop landscape that we’re all very familiar with now, but that almost didn’t happen. Aaron explains what else JDRF is looking at these days, including glucose responsive insulin. He shares his family's story as well - he and his brother both have type 1. Plus.. how do you get rid of ne...
"The Resident" Tackles T1D on Prime Time TV
September 30, 2018 23:48 - 47 minutes - 22.5 MBThe Fox TV show "The Resident" takes on type 1 diabetes and gets it right! This week's episode "The Prince and the Pauper" features two plot lines about diabetes. Stacey speaks with the co-executive producer Andrew Chapman on why this issue and why now. Chapman lives with LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) also known as type 1.5. He tells Stacey there are two other people with diabetes on the writing staff. Drew Chapman's author page See Chapman's play 99 Tropes in Seattle lat...
Alec Smith Died While Rationing Insulin (Bonus Episode)
September 27, 2018 13:51 - 44 minutes - 21.2 MBA difficult but important interview with Nicole Smith Holdt. Her son, Alec, died in 2017 just after he came off his parents' health insurance and realized he couldn't afford his supplies. He began rationing insulin and died less than a month later. Stacey talks to Nicole about how this could have happened and what her message is to the diabetes community and to lawmakers. Nicole will be at the #Insulin4All rally and protect Sept 30 at Eli Lilly headquarters. More information: Insulin4A...
Mike Lawson - Open Up Your Bag (Zip Zip Zip)!
September 25, 2018 04:30 - 47 minutes - 22 MB"Open Up Your Bag" is a new children’s picture book about diabetes. The story behind it takes us into a great conversation with the author Mike Lawson. Mike was diagnosed as a young adult (after initially being misdiagnosed as type 2) and he shares stories about finding the diabetes community, getting involved in organizations like TuDiabetes.Org and Diabetes Hands Foundation and what led him to write the book and start Diabetes Doodles Plus, a new resource for our community is now availab...
Libre USA Update: Longer Wear, Shorter Warm-Up
September 18, 2018 04:30 - 47 minutes - 22.2 MBBig news for Abbott, the makers of the FreeStyle Libre. This summer the FDA okayed a shorter warmup and a longer wear for the glucose monitor. Stacey talks to Tim Dunn, Abbott’s Director of Clinical research. They talk about the challenge of longer wear, the practical info you need to know if you use the Libre, and a look down the road as they partner with companies like Bigfoot. Plus, a protest planned at the end of the month – all about affordable insulin. We’ll explain how you can help ...
Parents of T1D College Students: Overcoming Fear & Letting Go
September 11, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 32 MBLetting go of your college-aged child is a challenge even without type 1 on board! We talk to the College Diabetes Network, a college senior with T1D and her mom about fears, communication and making it work. CDN recently surveyed parents about their fears and we'll share the top ten. Plus, medical help for your 18+ year old child. Even if they're still on your health insurance plan, you can't assume you'll be able to help in an emergency or access their medical records. Here are a few art...
Miss America Nicole Johnson - Still Changing Minds About T1D
September 04, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBIt's been 20 years since Nicole Johnson took the crown, becoming Miss America. That was just five years after she was diagnosed with type 1. At diagnosis, her doctors told her she was too sick to continue college, to pursue her dreams of being a journalist and to have a baby. Nicole shares how she overcame that prediction to go on to finish school, compete and win pageants and to have a child a few years later. We’ll also talk about some controversy among the Miss American organization toda...
Basal IQ: Our First Days on Tandem's New Update
August 30, 2018 15:05 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBTandem's Predictive Low Glucose Suspend is out! Stacey and Benny got the software update on Saturday, August 25, 2018 and this bonus episode includes Stacey's thoughts on how the first few days turned out. More information on the Basal IQ software here. Head over to Tandem's portal to sign up to get the update if you already have a Tslim X2 pump and a Dexcom G6 Get the podcast on your Amazon Echo! Join our Facebook group Sign up for our newsletter here Get the App and listen to ...
Spray or Shot? Nasal Glucagon Goes to the FDA
August 28, 2018 04:30 - 41 minutes - 19.7 MBInstead of a rescue Glucagon shot, how about a nasal spray? A simple spray for emergency low blood sugar is in front of the FDA right now. We speak with Lilly Diabetes Senior Medical Director Dr. Thomas Hardy about the need for this product, what it is and how it works. In our Know Better segment.. a quick tip about Dexom’s G6 - save your papers!! More in Stacey's Facebook live video here. And a bit about the Bike Beyond documentary. Stacey says it wasn't what she expected at all. You ...
Safe at School - Daycare & Beyond / Stable Glucagon Goes to the FDA
August 21, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBIt's time for back to school with T1D. Do you know your child's rights and how to best talk to school staff? We have an in depth conversation with Crystal Woodward, Director of the American Diabetes Association’s Safe at School program. Crystal talks about daycare, preschool and elementary schools. She knows her stuff - in addition to heading up the ADA's program, Crystal's daughter was diagnosed as an infant and is now an ICU nurse. Plus, a ready to use glucagon pen goes to the FDA.. ...
Flying with Diabetes - T1D Pilots Set a New World Record
August 14, 2018 04:30 - 53 minutes - 25.2 MBCan you pilot a plane when you have diabetes? Our guests this week say absolutely yes! Two private pilots, Douglas Cairns and Thor Dahl, share their stories and explain why they went after a world record recently. They visited the most US states in 24 hours, to show that a T1D diagnosis shouldn’t ground you. We talk about the current regulations surrounding flying in the United States and other countries and why Douglas and Thor continue to push the limits toward change. Check out Douglas'...
Treating Lows on the Go - The Glucose Necklace / Benny Talks Camp
August 07, 2018 04:30 - 41 minutes - 19.7 MBOne of the problems in carrying low treatments everywhere is actually carrying them. This week, learn about a glucose necklace expected to come to market this fall. Inventor Kris Maynard is a former fire fighter and first-responder who lives with type 1. Stacey talks to Kris about the product, gets some advice about medical alert bracelets, tattoos and what we can do before we call 911. Kris shares the frightening low blood sugar that prompted this new product. Plus a little bit from Be...
NFL Rookie Mark Andrews / #SmallVictories in South Carolina
July 31, 2018 04:30 - 55 minutes - 25.9 MBDiagnosed with type 1 at the age of nine, Mark Andrews dreamed of playing professional football. His dream came true earlier this year when he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens. They kick off their NFL season this week with the preseason Hall of Fame Game. Stacey talks to Mark about his diagnosis and how he manages T1D at practices and game days. Mark also shares how a teenager really feels when his parents worry about those highs and lows during sports. Plus, a South Carolina firefigh...
Wait Wait Don't Poke Me! The Diabetes Game Show
July 24, 2018 04:30 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBIt's our very first show on the road, taped in front of an audience. Nothing serious. In fact, it was a game show – with trivia questions, limericks and more! Play along at home and see how you stack up against our contestants. Our panelists are: Rodney Miller, founder of Bolus and Barbells, Christel Aprigliano, founder of DPAC, Christopher Snider, Community Manager with Tidepool and our scorekeeper/announcer is Moira McCarthy author of Raising Teens with Diabetes Join the Facebook Group...