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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.

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38:44

Staying in the Military After A T1D Diagnosis - Jason...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/11/10

Staying in the US Military ater a type 1 diabetes diagnosis isn't easy, but it can be done. Meet Jason Cyr. Diagnosed in 2011 while deployed in Africa, he was able to return to the Army and retire on his own terms a few years later. Jason is an élite cyclist and now a cycling coach. Stacey mentions another veteran who was able to stay on active duty after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis. You can listen to our episode with Mark Thompson here. In Tell Me Something Good diabetes month stuff, a big

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45:06

“The Mission Hasn’t Changed At All” - JDRF CEO Aaron...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/11/05

JDRF began this year by funding more research projects than ever before, but after COVID changed everything, what does the future hold? We caught up with CEO Aaron Kowalski to ask what their mission to "cure, prevent & treat" type 1 diabetes look like in a time when fund raising is down and the future is unclear. In Tell Me Something Good find out about two contests Stacey is running. One in our FB group (see link below) and the other over on Instagram. We're celebrating 1,000,000 downloads!! Get

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23:08

"It's Not Going To Go Away" - The Future of...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/11/03

Have you seen your doctor remotely this year? Turns out that endocrinology is the number one specialty using telemedicine in 2020. We talk to Dr. Peter Alperin from Doximity about their recent study that says about 20% of all medical visits will be conducted via telemedicine this year. We also talk about what this means going forward, how to get the most of a visit when you can't be in person and why the heck doctors' offices still use fax machines! Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst

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49:48

The Amazing Race: Leo Brown's Unique Diabetes Story

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/10/27

Meet Leo Brown from this season of The Amazing Race! He lives with diabetes, but his story isn’t a typical one. Leo was born with congenital hyperinsulinism, where the body makes too much insulin, and had almost his entire pancreas removed. Leo will share his unique story and tell us about running the race with his girlfriend, Alana. Learn more about congenital hyperinsulinism In Tell Me Something Good, babies! Weddings! And a football first for someone who’s been kicking t1d every day for a long

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40:13

Diagnosed On Halloween: Kelly Kunik Marks Four...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/10/25

Halloween can be a challenge for many families touched by diabetes, but just imagine beng diagnosed ON Halloween. That's what happened to Kelly Kunik in 1977. In this "Classic" episode from 2017, Kelly shares her story, her family's unique experience with diabetes, and what led her to beginning her blog, Diabetesaliciousness, in 2007. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Listen to our "Ask The D-Moms" episode with advice for

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48:55

Ask The D-Moms: Finding Reliable Diabetes News Sources

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/10/20

This week Ask the D-Moms is back, answering a very different kind of question. How do you know what diabetes news is reliable? Moira McCarthy and Stacey both have backgrounds in professional news media. We’ll talk about medical studies, news sources and, community & social media info. Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! In Tell Me Something Good what do prescription swim goggles have to do with diabetes? Nothing really, but it ties into a new realty tv contest where we spotted a

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25:48

Get Insulin.org: A New "One Stop Clearing House" For...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/10/15

There's a new way to connect people with diabetes who take insulin with assistance programs. It's a new website from Beyond Type 1 and, of course, it's not without controversy. GetInsulin.org launched earlier this month, so we asked Thom Scher, the CEO of Beyond Type 1 to come on the podcast. Thom explains what the website is all about, why they started it and how it works. He also answers our questions about why Beyond Type 1 accepts money from insulin makers, what that means for this program and

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46:32

"Being Strong is Wonderful"- World Record Holder...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/10/13

Linda 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. This

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44:07

"Innovation All Stacked Up, Ready to Go" - Medtronic...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/10/06

It'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 podcast is not

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34:11

Dexcom Update: Bonus Episode with CEO Kevin Sayer

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/10/04

Dexcom'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 here. Check

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46:52

"We Treat the Data" - DreaMed Diabetes Wants To Help...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/09/29

There'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 Facebook

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41:28

"I'm Happy I Did It" - Volunteering For a COVID...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/09/23

Helene 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 type 1 at the

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40:30

"I've Never Dwelled On It:" 66 Years of Living Well...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/09/15

Jeanne 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

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46:21

Learning From A T1D Sibling, Who's Now A Diabetes...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/09/08

When 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 FB Live

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39:24

"Rip It Off and Squeeze It Out" - A New Way to Treat...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/09/05

What 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 also shares

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11:31

Minisode #11: Let's Stop Saying: "Kid First, Diabetes...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/09/03

It 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. But the more I

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40:53

"Everything in Life Seems Like It's Connected to...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/08/25

There'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 story Check

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42:50

Bolus Maximus - Diabetic Men Talk Tough Stuff

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/08/18

Have 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 podcast. Join

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The Baby-Sitters Club & Type 1 Diabetes in Media

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/08/11

The Baby-Sitters Club comes to Netflix! The beloved series features a character who lives with type 1 diabetes. How did the show do portraying life for a 7th grader with T1D? We talk to New York Times Bestselling author and winner of the National Book Award Robin Benway. Robin loved the books as a child and was diagnosed with type 1 as an adult. Also this week, Mike Suarez turned his son’s story into an adorable picture book called Year One with Type One Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group

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45:02

"We're All Figuring This Out Together" - Improving...

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes ·

2020/08/04

Back 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.. graduations.

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