Since we’re all stuck at home, here’s some cooking advice to help you through. Chef Mark Allison has three boys.. one of whom was diagnosed with type 1 as a baby. He has tips and tricks for us.. starting with: just get started. Mark teaches healthy cooking but isn’t above eating smores with his three…
In mid-March, the folks at Eli Lilly held a conference call for diabetes writers, bloggers, and podcasters. The call was to talk about Lilly’s participation in the new Part D Senior Savings Model, as well as general updates about our insulin affordability programs. After listening to some of the remarks, Stacey asked about the price…
We asked and you answered! Listeners sent in their audio to let us know what’s going on in the diabetes community right now. It’s a tough and stressful time, but you’re not alone. Listen to stories and thoughts from people from the US, Saudi Arabia(!) and of all different ages. Truly a time for Diabetes…
Atrium Health doctor Mark Vanderwel answers questions on the minds of many parents these days. We will be adding a transcription later today. Quick turn around on this episode! If you saw the original Facebook live, skip ahead 17 minutes – it dropped out after some audio issues but Stacey & Mark picked it back…
This week, the perspective of a diabetes dad. Tom Karlya has become much more than that since his daughter was diagnosed in 1992 and one of his sons in 2009, with many efforts extending through all parts of the diabetes community. But he says it all comes back to family. Check out Stacey’s new book:…
A brief update on COVID-19 and type 1 diabetes recorded March 11, 2020. Stacey talks to Dr. Satish Garg, an endocrinologist at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. Dr. Garg talks about what we know right now, what he’s telling patients and advice for anyone with T1D. Find out more about Coronavirus: CDC Info JDRF …
Lilly Diabetes announced they were getting into the pump and pen business almost two years ago. How’s it going? We get an update from Marie Schiller, Vice President of Product Development for Connected Care and Insulins at Eli Lilly – Connected Care is what they’re calling this platform of pumps and pens – now to…
The tables are turned this week as Stacey gets on the other side of the microphone. Kerri Sparling, writer of the long-running and popular blog SixUntilMe and now Children with Diabetes board member, interviews Stacey about her experience raising a child with type 1, what led her to claim “The World’s Worst” title and much…
There’s a lot of information about the Coronavirus but there isn’t a lot out there specifically for people with diabetes. This week, we’re releasing our weekly episode early to bring you what you need to know. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Stacey talks to CDE Gary Scheiner, who lives with type 1 diabetes. They…
Have you ever had a doctor give you a “wake-up call?” or try a “scared straight” tactic? These techniques – and a lot more – blew up on Twitter recently. Stacey noticed that it also seemed that the doctors andhealth care providers who weighed in weren’t interested in listening to diabetes advocates online. What’s the…
