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Renza Scibilia is Deliberately Non-Compliant / Type 1 Renegade Run

advocateBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCOctober 23, 2018

Once called deliberately non-compliant, this week’s guest is all about the importance of language when it comes to diabetes. Renza Scibilia has some strong opinions about why words really matter. We’ll talk more about her non compliance – it has to do with her Looping, using one of the do it yourself options – and about…

Alec Smith Died While Rationing Insulin (Bonus Episode)

advocateBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCSeptember 27, 2018

A difficult but important interview with Nicole Smith-Holt. Her son, Alec, died in 2017 just after he came off his parents’ health insurance and realized he couldn’t afford his supplies. He began rationing insulin and died less than a month later. Stacey talks to Nicole about how this could have happened and what her message…

Miss America Nicole Johnson – Still Changing Minds About T1D

advocateBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCSeptember 4, 2018

It’s been 20 years since Nicole Johnson took the crown, becoming Miss America. That was just five years after she was diagnosed with type 1. At diagnosis, her doctors told her she was too sick to continue college, to pursue her dreams of being a journalist and to have a baby.  Nicole shares how she…

Flying with Diabetes – T1D Pilots Set a New World Record

advocateBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCAugust 14, 2018

Can you pilot a plane when you have diabetes? Our guests this week say absolutely yes! Two private pilots, Douglas Cairns and Thor Dahl, share their stories and explain why they went after a world record recently. They visited the most US states in 24 hours, to show that a T1D diagnosis shouldn’t ground you.…

“Drink the Juice, Shelby!” – Steel Magnolias 30 Years Later

advocateBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCJuly 17, 2018

It’s been more than 30 years since the play & then the hugely popular movie Steel Magnolias came out. It still continues to be a focal point for women, pregnancy and diabetes. When Stacey’s local theater announced their production, she decided to put together this round-table of moms who have type 1. You’ll hear from:…

Friends for Life / Stacey Answers Your Questions

advocateBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCJuly 10, 2018

You’re hearing a lot right now about Children with Diabetes Friends for Life. The largest family diabetes conference in the world starts this week. But how did it begin? What’s it about? You’ll hear from the founder of the whole event. (This episode contains excerpts from our interview with Laura in 2015. You can listen…

Sean Busby: When T1D Isn’t the Only Diagnosis – #NowYouSeeMe

advocateBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCMay 1, 2018

People with diabetes often live with other conditions as well. Find out about a new campaign called Now You See Me, an effort by the folks at Riding on Insulin to educate about living with multiple diagnoses. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Stacey talks to professional snowboarder and founder of ROI Sean Busby who…

Finding the Diabetes Online Community / NBA All-Star Dominique Wilkins

advocateBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCMarch 13, 2018

Stephan Shaul was diagnosed with type 1 as an adult and says finding the diabetes online community changed his life. Stephan writes the blog Happy Medium and hosts the podcast, Diabetes By The Numbers. He recently joined Maryland’s Advisory Council on Health and Wellness and is part of 2018 Reader Panel at Diabetes Forecast magazine. Stacey…

JDRF President Derek Rapp With an Update and Look Ahead

advocateBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCFebruary 20, 2018

JDRF’s President and CEO Derek Rapp joins Stacey for a wide-ranging interview. We talk about everything from stem cells to insulin prices to what JDRF is doing for adults with type 1. Rapp has headed up JDRF since 2014 and has a son with type 1. He shares his story and answers your questions. Join the…

Insulin Pricing Legislation / “A Bad Case..” A T1D Comedy Show

advocateBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCJanuary 30, 2018

Lawmakers are starting to take a closer look at the price of insulin.  Nevada became the first to pass a law last summer regarding transparency and Colorado may soon do the same. Stacey talks to Colorado State Representative Dylan Roberts about the bill he’s put forward and how it could change things. He also shares his…

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Diabetes Connections is 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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