This week, we know you’re gearing up for holiday shopping and watching those Black Friday specials, so we’re making a list of diabetes tech that should be on your list! I’m chatting with Justin from Diabetech about devices and apps that don’t make diabetes easy but can lighten the load a bit. Some of these…
With Thanksgiving almost here and the winter holidays around the corner, we know that diabetes stress is about to ratchet way up. The D-Moms are here to help! Moira McCarthy joins Stacey to talk about everything from holiday travel, long car rides, well meaning relatives and holiday gifts centered on T1D. And of course, FOOD!…
This week the D-Moms are talking about the holidays. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it can be stressful, not just because of well meaning family but for many people who are facing their first thanksgiving with type 1. Find out more about Stacey’s new book! Moira and Stacey answer your questions about food,…
Making the case for a better at home A1C test. Orange Biomed is developing a compact, one-drop, at-home A1C testing device they say could make frequent A1C checks easier and more accessible than ever. They’re passionate about closing the gap for people who struggle to get to clinics regularly… and the research they share is…
It’s In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week’s top stories: A push to change the defined stages of T1D, InsuJet is approved in Canada, new study linked T2D and dementia, new drug looked at to prevent hypoglycemia, big honors for a T1D author and more!…
This week, the question “What should the healthcare system for people with T1D look like? Led to something completely unique. It sounds too good to be true but Blue Circle Health is providing FREE care for people with type 1 diabetes. When I heard that, I knew I had to check it out. I’m talking…
This episode title is a bit misleading (sorry!) because Benny is actually marking 17 years with type 1! He’s away at college and while I hope to talk to him for the show soon, we just couldn’t swing it in time for his actual diaversary. To mark the date, we’re going to replay the first…
Diabetes Connections presents: Halloween with T1D Advice for less stress and more fun! Get Your Free Guide This time of year can be stressful. Halloween is the type of holiday that really brings home how much things change after a T1D diagnosis. But I promise, you and your child can still have an amazing spooky…
It’s In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: Abbott recalls Freestyle Libre readers (not the sensors, see below for more information), Medicare expands CGM coverage for more people with type 2, a new study looks at the transition for children with…
We’re in the holiday eating season right now.. difficult enough to manage without diabetes. What can we do to take off some of the pressure this time of year while still enjoying holiday meals and parties and treats? JoAnne Robb is a therapist who has three children.. two with type 1. We talk about a…