Sugar Mama's Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 30 ratingsThe Sugar Mama's Podcast is designed for parents and caregivers of type 1 diabetics. Hosted by Katie Roseborough, a T1D mom, the show features heartfelt and insightful conversations with other type 1 parents as well as members and professionals connected to the type 1 community. Each episode aims to equip, educate, encourage, empower and entertain those raising children with type 1 diabetes. Get ready to learn a ton and gain a new perspective as Katie and her guests discuss the ins, outs, ups, downs and all arounds of caring for a type 1 warrior.
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#53 TEEN SERIES part 1: Raising Teens with Diabetes with Moira McCarthy
January 13, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBThis is episode 53 of the Sugar Mama’s Podcast and the very first in our series for parents of T1D teens. I just want to encourage you that, even if your type 1 kiddo isn’t a teen, don’t check out! There are so many nuggets of wisdom sprinkled in throughout these episodes that apply not only to the teen years, but to the right here and the right now. Today my guest is Moira McCarty. Moira is mom to a now adult daughter living with type 1 diabetes. Shas been heavily involved with JDRF through...
#53 TEEN SERIES part 1: Raising Teens with Diabetes with Moira McCarthy
January 13, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBThis is episode 53 of the Sugar Mama’s Podcast and the very first in our series for parents of T1D teens. I just want to encourage you that, even if your type 1 kiddo isn’t a teen, don’t check out! There are so many nuggets of wisdom sprinkled in throughout these episodes that apply not only to the teen years, but to the right here and the right now. Today my guest is Moira McCarty. Moira is mom to a now adult daughter living with type 1 diabetes. Shas been heavily involved with JDRF through...
#52 Myabetic with Kyrra Richards
January 05, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBEpisode 52 features Kyrra Richards, owner, founder and CEO of Myabetic. If you don't already know, Myabetic sells chic and fashionable diabetes products that are truly beautiful AND practical. From purses to sling bags, backpacks to pillows... they have it all. When it comes to toting around all your Type 1 supplies, why sacrifice style?! Now you don't have to with Myabetic. Kyrra tells us all about her diagnosis story, how she got Myabetic off the ground and what resources Myabetic offers...
#51 The Omnipod 5 Clinical Research Trial
December 23, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBToday I had the pleasure of talking to Skiy Berglund whose daughter, Vera, has been participating in the Omnipod 5 (OP5) Clinical Reasearch Trial (CRT) for the past year! If you're anything like me, you've been waiting patiently since 2020 for the new closed loop system from Omnipod to drop any day now. It is in its final stages of getting FDA approval. Bring it on! Today, Skiy answers all my questions about the OP5 system and what it was like participating in Insulet's CRT. If you've been w...
#50 Dexcom 101 and How to Read the Dots, not the Arrows
December 16, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBWe love our Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor! However, before we got on it, we had A TON of questions and were pretty nervous about how the whole thing worked. Today, I discuss all things Dexcom including terminology, calibrating, placement, pairing new transmitters, going through airport security. Plus, I share a little tip and trick that has helped us immensely to make sound treatment decisions for my daughter and avoid the type 1 diabetes rollercoaster as much as possible. Spoiler ale...
#49 Holiday Gift Ideas for your Kid with T1D
December 08, 2021 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBThe holidays are literally right around the corner! This episode highlights some good gift and stocking stuffer ideas for you child living with type 1 diabetes. I certainly don't advocate getting them ONLY gifts surrounding type 1. Heavens no! They get enough of that in their every day life. But maybe pick one or two to breath a little life into their type 1 diabetes management. These are just a few ideas to make life with T1D prettier, more awesome, more manageable and possibly a little ...
#48 Stimuli Responsive Glucagon and T1D Research with Dr. Matthew Webber
December 01, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBEpisode 48 of The Sugar Mama's Podcast features Dr. Matthew Webber, an associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Notre Dame. He is currently in charge of a team that is studying, among other things, stimuli responsive glucagon. This emergency glucagon or "smart glucagon" as I like to call it is a gel based technology that is injected into the body. It is able to sense when blood sugar levels are dropping to a dangerously low range and release glucago...
#48 Stimuli Responsive Glucagon and T1D Research with Dr. Matthew Webber
December 01, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBEpisode 48 of The Sugar Mama's Podcast features Dr. Matthew Webber, an associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Notre Dame. He is currently in charge of a team that is studying, among other things, stimuli responsive glucagon. This emergency glucagon or "smart glucagon" as I like to call it is a gel based technology that is injected into the body. It is able to sense when blood sugar levels are dropping to a dangerously low range and release glucago...
#47 Type 1 Diabetes THE MUSICAL
November 23, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBI am, and have always been, one of those people who goes around singing songs that match whatever circumstance I find myself in. Sometimes the lyrics are already perfect for the situation at hand and sometimes I change them a little bit to make a parody. When my daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, naturally this "habit" of mine came right alongside me as we bolused for meals, changed devices, and dealt with the highs and lows that are just inevitable with being insulin dependent. Th...
#46 Children with Diabetes and Friends for Life with Marissa and Leigh
November 17, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBThis week on Episode 46 I had the pleasure of chatting with Marissa Town and Leigh Fickling, two women who have been involved professionally and/or personally with the non-profit organization, Children with Diabetes (or CWD for short) for many years. Marissa and Leigh are going to tell us all about what CWD is, how it started and what resources it offers to the type 1 community. There are many! One in particular that this episode highlights is their annual Friends for Life conferences. Fri...
#46 Children with Diabetes and Friends for Life with Marissa and Leigh
November 17, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBThis week on Episode 46 I had the pleasure of chatting with Marissa Town and Leigh Fickling, two women who have been involved professionally and/or personally with the non-profit organization, Children with Diabetes (or CWD for short) for many years. Marissa and Leigh are going to tell us all about what CWD is, how it started and what resources it offers to the type 1 community. There are many! One in particular that this episode highlights is their annual Friends for Life conferences. Fri...
#45 Fostering to Adopt Type 1 Diabetes with Sarah Vaughan
November 10, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBIn episode 45, Sarah Vaughan tells her beautiful and heartwarming story of fostering to adopt a daughter with type 1 diabetes AND her little sister. This one is just sweet good for the soul. Enjoy! Isaiah 117 House Information PRODUCT OF THE WEEK DARIO Blood Glucose Meter (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/30mfOpX Turns you smart phone into a blood glucose meter! *Make sure to order the correct USB for either Apple iPhone or Android Subscribe to the show HERE! Follow @sugarmamaspodcas...
#44 Glowcose, the awesome T1D Gadget with Kevin
November 03, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBDoes your type 1 diabetes management need a glow up? Well, let me introduce you to Glowcose, quite possibly the coolest type 1 diabetes gadget on the market. In today's episode I get to talk with Kevin Terry, one of the creators and developers of Glowcose. What is Glowcose? It's a light that connects to Dexcom CGM systems to display whether or not your blood sugars are in range using a variety of colors on the light spectrum. As their Instagram feeds claims, it's like a party... for yo...
#43 Our relationship with and Mindset Towards Food with Amanda, T1D Nutritionist
October 27, 2021 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBAmanda Ciprich is a registered dietician and the founder of T1D Nutritionist where she helps type 1 diabetics and their families learn how to manage blood sugars well while nurturing a healthy relationship towards food as well as towards their diagnosis. In episode 43, Amanda and I discuss overcoming unhealthy mindsets towards food and diabetes management. Enjoy! **PRODUCT OF THE WEEK** Yum V's Glucose Gummies available on Amazon **CHECK OUT AMANDA'S BOOK** The Caregiver's Guide to Dia...
#42 Mr. Brooks: Child Actor with Type 1
October 20, 2021 19:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBEpisode 42 features Hannegan, mom to Mr. Brooks Roseberry the child actor who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 3 years ago. THIS FAMILY OF FIVE IS SO FUN! The parents and their three boys are ALL heavily involved in the arts. Brooks, the youngest and the T1D, enjoys being on stage, being in films, dancing, choreographing fight scenes, doing stunt work and dancing. Clearly, he has not let type 1 diabetes slow him down even for a second. You're going to love listening in on our convers...
#41 Teddy Talks with Vanessa Messenger
October 13, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBToday I got to chat with super mom, Vanessa Messenger! Vanessa was diagnosed with T1D as a young adult at the age of 24. She is a hard working mother of TWO pandemic babies, one currently 15 months old and the other just a few weeks old. Whew! I'm tired just typing that! Vanessa is also a business woman and works as a product lead at everyone's favorite search engine, Google! BUT WAIT... THERE'S MORE! Vanessa recently published an adorable T1D children's book entitled, Teddy Talks; a Paw-sit...
#41 Teddy Talks with Vanessa Messenger
October 13, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBToday I got to chat with super mom, Vanessa Messenger! Vanessa was diagnosed with T1D as a young adult at the age of 24. She is a hard working mother of TWO pandemic babies, one currently 15 months old and the other just a few weeks old. Whew! I'm tired just typing that! Vanessa is also a business woman and works as a product lead at everyone's favorite search engine, Google! BUT WAIT... THERE'S MORE! Vanessa recently published an adorable T1D children's book entitled, Teddy Talks; a Paw-sit...
Episode #40 Making Diabetes Work for You with Tori
October 06, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBIn this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Tori, a soon-to-be mother of three whose first child, Jax, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes right before his first birthday. We get to hear Jax's diagnosis story and you'll get to listen in as Tori and I discuss making diabetes and insulin work for you instead of the other way around! We also dive a little into the childcare dilemma and getting over that scary hurdle of leaving your T1D in the hands of someone else. This episode is encou...
#39 Swimming and Sherlock the Diabetic Alert Dog with Adrienne (part 2!)
September 29, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBI'm back with Adrienne this week! Since both Adrienne and I have a pool in our backyard and are dealing with swimming and our T1Ds all the time, we're going to shoot the breeze a bit today to discuss what's worked for her and what's worked for us. Hopefully some of our strategies will help you brainstorm what you could possibly do differently to be successful in and around water. Plus, we get to hear all about their diabetic alert dog, Sherlock, and her second children's book, Sherlock has ...
#38 Low carb, homeschooling, DIY Loop and more with Adrienne!
September 22, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Adrienne, mother of a sweet, 7 year old girl named London who was diagnosed with T1D at just 16 months old. Yowza! Adrienne talks to us about living the low carb life which they have been doing since shortly after diagnosis, some of her favorite low card brands, homeschooling 3 kids, using the DIY Loop Orangelink system and her children's book, London's Low Carb Life. Adrienne is kicking butt and taking names when it comes to Type 1 Diabe...
#38 Low carb, homeschooling, DIY Loop and more with Adrienne!
September 22, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Adrienne, mother of a sweet, 7 year old girl named London who was diagnosed with T1D at just 16 months old. Yowza! Adrienne talks to us about living the low carb life which they have been doing since shortly after diagnosis, some of her favorite low card brands, homeschooling 3 kids, using the DIY Loop Orangelink system and her children's book, London's Low Carb Life. Adrienne is kicking butt and taking names when it comes to Type 1 Diabe...
#37 Pinpricks with Singer/Songwriter Jordan Micheal Peterson
September 15, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBBust out the tissues, parents of type 1 diabetics, because this song, Pinpricks, by Jordan Micheal Peterson will have you crying into your insulin. Jordan is a singer/songwriter and a T1D. Not only that, but his brother and sister also have type 1 diabetes. Jordan wrote this song as a thank you to his parents for all the blood, sweat and tears that went into raising THREE kids with type one. It is a tribute to any parent that has gone through the highs and lows of T1D management for their ...
#36 The Glycemic Index with Andi Balog
September 08, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBThe Glycemic Index (GI). What is it? Why do we need to know about it in the world of Type 1 Diabetes Management? In short, the Glycemic Index is a scale from 1 to 100 that tells you how fast and how hard a food will effect blood sugar levels. Scores at or near 100 will be converted to glucose almost immediately. Andi Balog, a personal trainer and T1D nutritionist joins me on today's episode to discuss the GI index, her own journey as a Type 1 Diabetic and her passion for helping women wit...
#35 Type 1 Perks: The Disney DAS Pass and Legoland HERO Pass
September 01, 2021 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBDid you know there are actually perks to being a Type 1 Diabetic?! That's right! And today's episode is all about one of the most awesome ones, passes at major theme parks that allow you skip the long lines! Say whaaa??? While most major theme parks have a disability service or pass, today's episode specifically covers the Disney Disability Access Service (DAS) Pass as well as the Legoland HERO pass. Disney's DAS Pass "assists Guests who have difficulty tolerating extended waits in a conve...
#34 Mindset Matters with Raquel from Type One Together
August 26, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBDo you feel that mindset matters when it comes to managing Type 1 Diabetes? I know I do! Joining me today is Raquel Baron, owner of Type One Together, a company that provides products and resources for Type 1 Diabetic children and their superhero caregivers. Raquel has been a T1D for the past 19 years, diagnosed when she was just 5 years old. She has made it her life's mission to bring hope and positivity to children and their caregivers who are managing such a heavy disease. In episode #...
#33 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 10: The Top 5
August 18, 2021 01:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBAre you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode TEN in a 10 week series for the newly diagnosed. The tenth episode in the Newly Diagnosed Series is called The Top 5. In it, Rachel and I discuss the top 5 things to buy after diagnosis, the top 5 things to do, the top 5 things that will help keep blood sugars in range and the top ...
#32 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 9: Sick Day Management
August 12, 2021 02:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBAre you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode NINE in a 10 week series for the newly diagnosed. The ninth episode in the Newly Diagnosed Series is all about sick day management. Having a T1D that falls ill can be scary! Take a listen and learn some tips and tricks on how to best handle it! As always, when in doubt... CALL YOUR...
#31 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 8: Factors that Affect Insulin Sensitivity
August 05, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBDescription Are you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode EIGHT in a 10 week series for the newly diagnosed. The eighth episode in the Newly Diagnosed Series is all about factors that affect insulin sensitivity. Rachel and I discuss exercise, hormones, stress, diet and more in this episode. Did you know that all of these thin...
#31 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 8: Factors that Affect Insulin Sensitivity
August 05, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBDescription Are you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode EIGHT in a 10 week series for the newly diagnosed. The eighth episode in the Newly Diagnosed Series is all about factors that affect insulin sensitivity. Rachel and I discuss exercise, hormones, stress, diet and more in this episode. Did you know that all of these thin...
#30 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 7: MDI vs Pumping
July 28, 2021 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBAre you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode SEVEN in a 10 week series for the newly diagnosed. The seventh episode in the Newly Diagnosed Series is all about MDI (multiple daily injections) vs pumping vs DIY looping. Rachel and I discuss what they are and the many options out there. This one is terminology heavy and it may s...
#30 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 7: MDI vs Pumping
July 28, 2021 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBAre you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode SEVEN in a 10 week series for the newly diagnosed. The seventh episode in the Newly Diagnosed Series is all about MDI (multiple daily injections) vs pumping vs DIY looping. Rachel and I discuss what they are and the many options out there. This one is terminology heavy and it may s...
#29 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 6: Carb Counting
July 22, 2021 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBAre you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode SIX in a 10 week series for the newly diagnosed. The sixth episode in the Newly Diagnosed Series is all about counting carbs. Rachel and I discuss how to do it and other things on the nutrition label to take into consideration such as fiber, fat and protein. Plus, we spend a little...
#28 NEWLY DIAGNOSED Part 5: Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia
July 15, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBAre you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode FIVE in a 10 week series for the newly diagnosed. The fifth episode in the Newly Diagnosed Series is all about Hyperglycemia or HIGH blood sugar and Hypoglycemia or LOW blood sugar. Rachel and I discuss what it is, the signs and symptoms of these two are, what causes them and a gen...
#28 NEWLY DIAGNOSED Part 5: Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia
July 15, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBAre you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode FIVE in a 10 week series for the newly diagnosed. The fifth episode in the Newly Diagnosed Series is all about Hyperglycemia or HIGH blood sugar and Hypoglycemia or LOW blood sugar. Rachel and I discuss what it is, the signs and symptoms of these two are, what causes them and a gen...
#27 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 4: Understanding DKA
July 08, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBAre you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode FOUR in a 10 week series for the newly diagnosed. The fourth episode in the Newly Diagnosed Series is all about DKA or Diabetic Keto Acidosis. Rachel and I discuss what it is, the signs and symptoms, who's at risk and more. We also take two little side tangents to discuss inhalable...
#26 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 3: All About Insulin
July 01, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBAre you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode THREE in a 10 week series for the newly diagnosed. The third episode is all about insulin, the very core of Type 1 Diabetes management. We discuss rapid acting insulin, long acting insulin and a few things in between. You'll learn about what brands are out there, how they differ f...
#25 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 2: The Honeymoon Phase
June 23, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBAre you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode TWO in a 10 week series for the newly diagnosed. The second episode is all about the honeymoon phase. What is it? How long does it last? Is there a way to test for it? How do you know if you're out of it? All this and more! Joining me for the entire 10 week series is Registered ...
#24 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 1: Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes
June 16, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBAre you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode ONE in a 10 week series for the newly diagnosed. The first episode is all about defining Type 1 diabetes and the difference between Type 1 and Type 2. Sure, there are other types of diabetes but, for today, we are keeping it simple. Joining me for the entire 10 week series is Regi...
#23 TrialNet and T1Detect: Screening for Type 1 and Clinical Trials
June 09, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBDo you or your child have Type 1 Diabetes? Are you wondering if other members of your family, adults or children, may be at risk for developing T1D? Is there a way to screen for that? If they are at risk, is there anything that can be done to delay or prevent the onset of Type 1? These are all fabulous questions and the answers to all of them are discussed in today's episode. In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Frank Martin, Director of Research at JDRF, about their T1Detect...
#22 Creator of Rufus the Bear with Diabetes, Carol Cramer
June 01, 2021 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBI was SO excited to do this recording! In this episode I get to chat with Carol Cramer, the creator of Rufus the bear with diabetes! Carol tells us all about how Rufus came to be and how he has impacted the lives of children around the world who are living with Type 1 Diabetes. You're going to love it! Enjoy. In case you are new to Rufus, he is a JDRF teddy bear that is given to newly diagnosed T1D kids. He is covered in patched that children can practice their injections and finger pokes...
#21 Mirabalm Natural Adhesive Remover with Sarah
May 26, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBMirabalm is the FIRST 100% all-natural adhesive remover. In this episode, Sarah, the creator of Mirabalm, is going to tell us all about it. She shares the inspiration behind it, how they developed the product and what ingredients are in it. Sarah is also the mom, to Charlie, a now teenager who has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for a good while. Charlie suffers from what the medical community has recently termed MARSI, or Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury and his poor skin was being ...
#20 A Chat with Megan, an Awesome Teacher and the Mom of a Newly Diagnosed T1D
May 19, 2021 19:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode I get to chat with Megan Husted, possibly the world's sweetest and most caring teacher as well as the mom of a newly diagnosed T1D daughter, Campbell. Megan shares Campbell's diagnosis story with us and really we just chat. It's a lovely conversation between two, Type 1 sugar mamas that I know you're going to love. Enjoy! Support the show Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast Come join the Facebook Group! Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast Website Donate to the show th...
#19 Hope, Adventure and Family Planning with T1D Sugar Mommas
May 13, 2021 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode I get to talk to Brooke Gibson who is the founder of T1D Sugar Mommas, a group that supports women living with Type 1 Diabetes who are navigating through the stages of family planning, pregnancy and early motherhood. Brooke has been a Type 1 Diabetic for the past 36 years and has 5 children of her own! In other words, she's pretty darn qualified to talk about this subject and guide other T1D women through the process. Brooke tells us all about the inspiration behind T1D Suga...
#18 Identifying Trends in your CGM Data and Blood Glucose readings with Ariel Warren
May 06, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBAriel Warren is a registered dietician, a CDCES, the owner of her own private practice where she helps people get control of there diabetes, a speaker, the author of the book Type 1 Diabetes for the Newly Diagnosed, a wife and a mother of two! Whew! In today's episode, Ariel talks to us about using CGM data and blood glucose readings (among other things) to identify trends and make changes to the way you manage diabetes to live life with Type 1 to the fullest! This one is stuffed full of lot...
#17 The InPen and a Plant Based diet with Mattie
April 28, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode, Katie chats with Mattie who has been living with T1D for the past 20 years. Mattie tells us all about the Medtronic InPen that she uses. The In Pen is a smart insulin pen with Bluetooth technology that helps you dose for your meals and keep track of IOB with a handy mobile app so you can keep a tighter reign on your blood glucose numbers and avoid those pesky lows and stubborn highs. If you feel that pumping insulin is not for you or your child but want the latest in pen ...
#16 The 411 on the 504 Plan for Type 1 Diabetics
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Janelle Haas, volunteer 504 plan advocate who frequently fields 504 questions from JDRF and families needing help establishing a 504 plan. What is a 504 plan?? Great question! It can be so confusing and overwhelming, especially when dealing with the already overwhelming Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis. Basically, a 504 plan is a legally binding document that all T1D students in grades KG to 12 need to ensure they are safe and treated fairly whi...
#16 Part 1: The 411 on the 504 Plan for Type 1 Diabetics
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Janelle Haas, volunteer 504 plan advocate who frequently fields 504 questions from JDRF and families needing help establishing a 504 plan. What is a 504 plan?? Great question! It can be so confusing and overwhelming, especially when dealing with the already overwhelming Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis. Basically, a 504 plan is a legally binding document that all T1D students in grades KG to 12 need to ensure they are safe and treated fairly whi...
#16 Part 1: The 411 on the 504 Plan for Type 1 Diabetics
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Janelle Haas, volunteer 504 plan advocate who frequently fields 504 questions from JDRF and families needing help establishing a 504 plan. What is a 504 plan?? Great question! It can be so confusing and overwhelming, especially when dealing with the already overwhelming Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis. Basically, a 504 plan is a legally binding document that all T1D students in grades KG to 12 need to ensure they are safe and treated fairly whi...
#15 T1D Athletics: a chat with Tonya on sports, teens, pumps, and one pretty awesome clothing line
April 15, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode I get to chat with Tonya from T1D Athletics, a clothing line for Type 1 athletes, their coaches, family members, friends and fans. Tonya's son Caden is now 14 and has been living with T1D for the past 6 years. About a year ago their family made the decision to launch T1D athletics as a way to raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes and normalize the conversation around T1D, especially in the world of sports. Tonya and I also talk pumps and sports with teens including handling coa...
#15 T1D Athletics: a chat with Tonya on sports, teens, pumps, and one pretty awesome clothing line
April 15, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode I get to chat with Tonya from T1D Athletics, a clothing line for Type 1 athletes, their coaches, family members, friends and fans. Tonya's son Caden is now 14 and has been living with T1D for the past 6 years. About a year ago their family made the decision to launch T1D athletics as a way to raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes and normalize the conversation around T1D, especially in the world of sports. Tonya and I also talk pumps and sports with teens including handling coa...