Sugar Mama's Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes

#14 Making Shots Hurt Less with the Medtronic i-Port, a lovely chat with Rebecca

April 08, 2021 03:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Ouch! Shots are painful! Especially for little kids, most of whom are scared of shots to begin with. In this episode I get to speak with Rebecca who is mom to a 6 year-old girl named Ava. Ava wears a pretty cool gadget called the Medtronic i-Port Advance which takes the pain out of multiple daily injections, giving Ava more flexibility and confidence when it comes to her diabetes management. The i-Port is inserted right on the skin with a small cannula in the subcutaneous tissue and allows u...

#13 Switching from MDI to Pumping PLUS An Interview with my Daughter, Sarah

March 31, 2021 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

The first half of this episode is a sweet interview with my daughter, Sarah. She tells us a little about life with Type 1 Diabetes and what it has been like to switch over to an insulin pump from multiple daily injections. Plus, you guys get to listen in on a rollicking game of Would You Rather! The second half of the episode, I go more in depth about what it has been like to switch from MDI to using an insulin pump. I talk about the pros and cons to both MDI and Pumping, some of the pump fe...

#12 My T1D is a Blessing: a chat with Addie and Stacey

March 25, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

This is such a sweet, cozy episode! Grab a cup of coffee or tea and curl up on the couch as I chat with Stacey and her very well-spoken and precious 10 year old daughter, Addie. We discuss life as a T1D child and just the daily ins and outs of living with and raising a child with Type 1 Diabetes. Topics covered include diabetes summer camp, trying an insulin pump, pasta, insulin and activity, counseling and being a JDRF child ambassador. Sit back and enjoy this episode that feels like a tal...

#11 All about JDRF with Brooks and Andrea: Research, Fundraising, Advocacy and Getting Involved

March 17, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

If you've ever wanted to learn more about the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), then this episode is for you! Katie, your host, speaks with Brooks Biagini, JDRF Market Director for Northern Florida, and Andrea Carlile, a JDRF "super volunteer" who is working hard to bring awareness to the research the JDRF is funding and clinical trials that are taking place now. Listen as we discuss some of the exciting and groundbreaking research JDRF is supporting, fundraising opportunities...

#10 Part 2 of 2: Type 1 and Toddlers

March 11, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

This is Part 2 of 2 in our mini series on Type 1 diabetes and Toddlers. I'm chatting again with Brandy Roy about the nitty gritty of daily what life is like with a T1D baby or toddler. Brandy is the Author of the adorable Type 1 children's books Little Shots for Little Tots and The ABCs of Diabetes. Proceeds from her book go to fund her son, Ryder's, CGM each month as well as go towards donations that Brandy gives to local hospitals so that other toddlers can home with a CGM after diagnosis...

#9 Part 1 of 2: Type 1 and Toddlers

March 04, 2021 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

This is PART 1 in a 2 part mini series on Type 1 Diabetes and Toddlers! Toddlers, man... they're challenging enough without diabetes!! Right?! In this episode I get to chat with Brady Roy, author of Little Shots for Little Tots and The ABCs of Diabetes (see link below to find them!). Brandy is also mom to Ryder, an adorable 2 year-old who was diagnosed with Type 1 at only 15 months old. Brandy is PASSIONATE about helping parents of babies and toddlers with Type 1 Diabetes. She has a wonderfu...

#8 Flying with your T1D: Katie speaks with TSA

February 25, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Planning to get on an airplane any time soon with your T1D? In this episode, Katie speaks with two employees from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Ms. Lorie Dankers, a spokesman for TSA, and Ms. Kylen Hjort, a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO) for TSA. We discuss what families need to know when flying with Type 1 Diabetes. Hopefully this chat will put many parents' minds at ease before getting on an airplane with their Type 1 Diabetic child. Enjoy! Please see belo...

#7 Let's Talk About Anxiety

February 18, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

In this episode, Katie talks with Gina Perkins about recognizing and navigating anxiety in both children and adults. Gina is mom to an 11 year old girl named DJ who was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Both Gina and her daughter have dealt with anxiety throughout their lives and they are both passionate about bringing awareness to the subject as well as helping children and their parents who may also be struggling. Gina shares their story and offers some very useful tips for other pa...

#6 The Best Text Ever and giving your Teen T1D Independence

February 09, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MB

In the episode Katie speaks to Jo-D who shares the sweetest and most thoughtful text that her T1D daughter, Kelsey, recently sent to her. Kelsey was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 10 years ago today, 02/09/2021 (Happy Diaversary, Kelsey!!!). Jo-D shares what it was like to have a teen at the time of diagnosis and shares tips on launching her into adulthood. You're going to love this heartfelt conversation... and you made need a few tissues. Enjoy! Kelsey's Blog: www.teamkurekel.com Link t...

#6 The Best Text Ever and giving your Teen T1D Independence

February 09, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MB

In the episode Katie speaks to Jo-D who shares the sweetest and most thoughtful text that her T1D daughter, Kelsey, recently sent to her. Kelsey was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 10 years ago today, 02/09/2021 (Happy Diaversary, Kelsey!!!). Jo-D shares what it was like to have a teen at the time of diagnosis and shares tips on launching her into adulthood. You're going to love this heartfelt conversation... and you made need a few tissues. Enjoy! Kelsey's Blog: www.teamkurekel.com Link t...

#5 Dogs 4 Diabetics: Andrea tells the story of her son and his service dog

February 04, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

In this episode, Katie talks to Andrea, the mom of a now, 23 year old son with Type 1 Diabetes. Andrea tells us all about her son's experience with having a diabetic service dog throughout the middle and high school years. She also explains what it was like working with and volunteering for an amazing organization such as Dogs4Diabetics throughout the years. Spoken from a mother's perspective, this conversation is both heartwarming and fascinating as she explains all that a diabetic service...

#4 Expert tips for dealing with Insurance Companies

January 27, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

In this episode, Katie speaks with Jennifer who has been a medical coder and biller for the past 16 years. Jennifer offers up awesome tips and tricks for when you have to deal with insurance and fight to get your diabetes supplies covered. This one is super helpful! Enjoy! CPT codes: Stands for Current Procedural Terminology. A CPT code describes what type of care or service has been provided by a licensed medical provider. Each procedure is given its own unique 5 digit code that identifies...

#3 New Year, Fresh Starts and Goal Setting

January 22, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

It's a new year, everybody! Yay! In this episode, Katie discusses coming out of the fog of a really challenging year and looking forward to fresh starts and new beginnings. It's never too late to start over in any area of your life including the way you and your kid manage and think about Type 1 diabetes. Katie offers words of encouragement for the new year ahead and offers practical tips for setting small goals that will set you up for big success. Enjoy the show! Follow us on Instagram: @...

#3 New Year, Fresh Starts and Goal Setting

January 22, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

It's a new year, everybody! Yay! In this episode, Katie discusses coming out of the fog of a really challenging year and looking forward to fresh starts and new beginnings. It's never too late to start over in any area of your life including the way you and your kid manage and think about Type 1 diabetes. Katie offers words of encouragement for the new year ahead and offers practical tips for setting small goals that will set you up for big success. Enjoy the show! Follow us on Instagram: @...

#2 Tribes and Twins: Finding friends and T1D with twins

January 14, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

In this episode, Katie talks with her friend Pam who is the mother of twin girls, one of which has Type 1 Diabetes. They discuss the importance of finding both supportive mom friends and buddies for your T1D kids. Pam also shares what it is like to have twins when one has Type 1 and the other does not. You won't want to miss this one! Thanks and happy listening! Follow us on Instagram: @sugarmamaspodcast Email me with show ideas, sponsorship and affiliate opportunities or if you'd like to...

#1 The Who, What, Why and How of the Sugar Mama's Podcast

January 07, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Katie Roseborough, host of the Sugar Mama's Podcast (SMP), introduces herself, explains why she wanted to create SMP, shares her daughter's diagnosis story and discloses the best and worst of what T1D has offered so far. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show! Want to follow the Sugar Mama's Podcast on Instagram? We are @sugarmamaspodcast Have a question, suggestion for a podcast topic or want to be on the show?? Email me at: [email protected] Looking for more support from othe...

Sugar Mama's Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes

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