x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes

The 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.

health & fitness medicine

All Episodes

37:29

"The Whole Thing Seems Like a Blur" - Having a Child...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/05/04

It's hard to imagine having a child diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during the COVID pandemic. Most of us rely on community support and in-person meet ups and events to help support and guide us during that first year. But when you're diagnosed during a time of isolation and social distancing, what do you do? Andrew & Emily Hollis join Stacey this week to share their story. Their toddler, Addison, was diagnosed a year ago, a time when only one parent could enter the hospital with her, due to COVID

en

53:14

"You can take it to another level" - Sugar Surfing...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/04/29

Dr. Stephen Ponder coined the term "Sugar Surfing" in 2013 to describe a real-time, dynamic system of managing diabetes. In this "Classic" episode we take a deep dive into what Sugar Surfing is all about and get Dr. Ponder's perspective on everything from parenting teens with diabetes to how he feels after 50+ years of living with T1D himself. Dr. Ponder is the medical director at Texas Lions Diabetes camp where he’s volunteered for almost 40 years and in 2018 he was named Diabetes Educator of the

en

01:11:14

Ben West: Using Diabetes Tech to Relieve the "Onus to...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/04/28

Ben West was a key organizer and architect of Nightscout and OpenAPS software. Even after all of the DIY and commercial development of the last ten years, he says we've barely scratched the surface of removing the mental and physical burdens from people with diabetes. Among those burdens, he says, is what he calls the onus to bolus - the responsibilities of diabetes that even the most advanced current software can't totally relieve. Ben is now the CEO at Medical Data Networks which has launched its

en

40:29

"It wasn't something I was going to wait for" - John...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/04/22

Eight years ago, you could use a CGM but you couldn't share the data. Dexcom transmitters didn't connect to phones and parents and caregivers couldn't Follow anyone. That started to change - and change quickly - in 2013. That's when John Costik posted a photo on Twitter. That photo showed John's laptop, at home, monitoring his son Evan's blood sugar while Evan was miles away, at daycare. John soon linked up with others who were also working on improving existing diabetes tech. That was the start of

en

39:36

"If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It" - Don Muchow Ran...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/04/20

This month, Don Muchow became the first person to run from Disneyland in California all the way to Disney World in Florida. It's a pretty amazing story when you consider that when Don was diagnosed with type 1 back in 1972 they told him that exercise was too dangerous. He wasn't even allowed to take part in his school's gym class! Don shares how he made the turn to ultramarathons and beyond and what led him to make this incredible coast to coast journey. He had to contend with COVID delays along the

en

46:19

The Magic of Disney, with Type 1 Diabetes (Classic...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/04/15

A Disney vacation can seem overwhelming, even without diabetes. Add T1D to the mix and going to Disney World or Disneyland seems like it may not be worth the stress. This Classic Episode has great tips and advice to have fun without slowing down (much) at the Disney Parks. Stacey is joined by Disney expert Robyn Adams. Not only does she run the annual Diabetic Mousketeers event, she has three generations of type 1 in her family. We talk about dos and don't for getting a disability pass (and how to

en

01:02:57

Going to "Regular" Sleepaway Camp with Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/04/13

Let's talk about summer camp! Specifically non-diabetes sleepaway camp. We have a great roundtable to tackle a subject that can seem pretty scary but Stacey thinks is one of the best things she's ever done for her son. Joining Stacey are Shelby Hughes who live with type 1 and has sent her daughter with T1D to diabetes camp and regular camp, and April Blackwell, an adult with type 1. April went to Space Camp as a kid - no surprise if you remember our previous episode with her. April works in Mission

en

32:37

"Just go!" - Jeremy Larsen Travels the World with...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/04/08

We can't wait to travel again! Looking back on this episode really makes you want to hit the road. Jeremy Larsen is an American currently living in Japan but he's traveled the world. Jeremy started the 70-130 project (the “perfect” blood sugar range) to show that type 1 diabetes shouldn’t hold anyone back from travel. In 2017 he came back to the states to do a national parks trip and now he blogs and posts videos over at T1D Wanderer. This interview with Jeremy took place in October 2015. This

en

47:41

Ask the D-Moms: A Dad's Worry, First Jobs, Teen Travel

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/04/06

Moira McCarthy and Stacey are back to answer your D-parenting questions! This time around, they're talking about a dad who’s a first responder and sees the emergency side of diabetes, advice for young adults with T1D getting their first jobs and questions about teens with diabetes traveling abroad. In our Innovations segment – a new glucagon and previous guest Bob Weisher launches his Invincible Kids app for teens. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions,

en

26:46

Up Everest, Through the Sahara, Across Canada -...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/04/01

Sebastien Sasseville has an incredible track record of athletic accomplishments. He's climbed Mt Everest, finished six Ironman races and completed the brutal Sahara ultramarathon. In 2014 Sebastien ran across Canada - the equivalent of 170 marathon in nine months - to raise awareness for diabetes. He was diagnosed with type 1 as a young adult. These days, Sasseville is a motivational speaker and author and late last year he teamed up with Tandem Diabetes as a brand ambassador. This interview was

en

36:58

The Useless Pancreas: A New Place to Find Type 1...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/03/30

There are a lot of terrific small businesses creating products to help with diabetes management. We've seen families with 3-D printers making insulin vial cases, people who've come up with better ways to make your CGM stick to your body, and creative clothing with places for pumps. What if you could search through those products in one place? That's the question Adam & Celeste Litt decided to answer when they started their online marketplace, The Useless Pancreas. Adam was diagnosed with LADA a

en

59:29

Maddy Trumble: Performing on Broadway with T1D...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/03/25

We can't wait to enjoy live theater again! That made us think about some of performers we've spoke to over the years. Maddy Trumble performed as Mary Poppins during that national tour and has also played Elphaba in Wicked. She was in the original Broadway production of Newsies, and many more plays and musicals. Maddy was diagnosed with type one as a kid, and always knew that she wanted to be a performer. Maddy gets real about the cost of this type of career - she's had trouble with health insurance

en

42:02

Delaying a T1D Diagnosis? The FDA Considers Teplizumab

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/03/23

The very first treatment to prevent type 1 diabetes for any length of time is in front of the FDA right now. Teplizumab has been show to prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes in people shown to be at high risk of developing it. Stacey talks to Dr. Henry Anhalt of Provention, the company behind the filing. Dr. Anhalt is a pediatric endocrinologist and has a lot to say about what this would mean to his patients. Listen to our previous episodes on Teplizumab In Innovations, a round table on insulin

en

37:52

"Has It Changed My Life? Absolutely" - Julie's Islet...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/03/18

Julie Allred received two separate islet cell transplants ten years ago. How is she doing today? Diagnosed at age 10, Julie was told she would never have children and she wouldn't live to see age 30. She’s proved her doctors wrong on both counts – her daughter was married a few years ago – but she did have a lot of trouble with unpredictable and debilitating lows in her 30s. These lows were so unpredictable and dangerous that she not only stopped driving, she barely left her house. Then she found

en

47:56

"It Doesn't Have to be Serious and Scary" - Talking...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/03/16

How do you treat lows? We're not just talking about candy vs juice. Treating lows also means managing expectations, considering mental health and even addressing other people's reactions. The authors of the new children's book "When I Go Low" join us for a great discussion about what can be a frightening issue for kids and adults who use insulin. Mike Lawson and Ginger Vieira both live with type 1. They explain the thinking behind the book and talk about their own experiences with low blood sugar

en

29:24

"If You Need Help, We're Here to Help You" - The...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/03/13

When they're out of options, people who use insulin are turning to Go Fund Me accounts and other online crowd-sourcing ways of raising funds. Mutual Aid Diabetes (MAD) is a new organization that hopes to help. Their mission is "to ensure every member of the diabetes community has access to adequate diabetes supplies, medications, sustainability resources via facilitated peer support." This week Stacey spoke to Emily Miller, part of the leadership team at MAD to learn more. Check out Stacey's book:

en

35:41

Sierra Sandison: The Story Behind #ShowMeYourPump...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/03/11

She wore her insulin pump in the Miss America pageant back in 2014 and Sierra Sandison continues to advocate for people with diabetes today. In this Classic episode from June 2015, you'll hear from Sierra just as her book "Sugar Linings" is coming out. We'll catch up you on what Sierra is doing these days, her advocacy work and her accomplishments outside of the diabetes community. Article from DiabetesMine about Sierra's STEM studies & accomplishments Sierra resigns from Beyond Type 1 Check out

en

47:34

"We Want to Negotiate with the Immune System" - City...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/03/09

The Wanek Family Project is an ambitious project to find new ways to treat, stop or prevent diabetes. The researchers who work there are also figuring out how to define what we all mean by cure. City of Hope (recently renamed Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute) announced a six year plan to find a cure for type 1 back in 2017. This week, Stacey talks to Dr. Bart Roep about their three top areas of investigations and explains the thinking behind that "six year" announcement. In

en

33:21

"Challenging and Humbling" - Raising Teens with...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/03/04

Raising teens with diabetes can be very difficult, but there's a lot parents can do to make it less stressful. This week's guest has advice because she's been there. Moira McCarthy is the author of Raising Teens with Diabetes and she shares how a very tough time with her daughter, Lauren, taught her what these kids really need. The secret? You might think it's better technology or a certain diet or even discipline, but as Moira explains, it's compassion. Lauren is all grown up now, with a great job

en

53:35

DIY to FDA: Howard Look Explains the Tidepool Loop...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2021/03/02

Right now, the very first diabetes technology with roots in the do-it-yourself community is in front of the FDA. Tidepool CEO Howard Look joins us to talk about what, if approved, will be a prescription mobile app controller: Tidepool Loop. We get details on the submission, including everything from how you’d actually get this app to whether you’ll be able to set your own blood sugar target ranges to which devices Loop could work with, international possibilities and much more. Learn more about

en

775 results

Similar Podcasts

Доктор Тройняшкин

Доктор Тройняшкин

The Dry Eye Treatment PODCAST

Dry Eye Treatment

Différent et alors ?

PATRICK SULAY

Kyle Kingsbury Podcast

Kyle Kingsbury

The Real Weight Loss Coach

Matty Lansdown