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Actor Austin Basis in front of a sign that reads "The Marvelous Mrs Maisel."

“The Marvelous Mrs Maisel” actor Austin Basis manages T1D on (and off) the set

artists actors authors, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsMay 9, 2023Leave a comment

Actor Austin Basis has a juicy role in this final season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; he plays Alvin, the head writer on the show within the show. Basis was diagnosed with type 1 at age nine back in the 1980s. It was a time before home blood glucose meters, let alone pumps and CGMs.…

Dr. Maureen Michele sits on a couch with her laptop. The pillows behind her have the American flag pattern.

Managing “Overwhelming Chaos” – when a child is diagnosed with more than T1D

artists actors authors, familyBy Stacey SimmsMarch 28, 2023Leave a comment

Dr. Maureen Michele is a pediatrician whose daughter had already survived a cancer diagnosis, when she was later diagnosed with 1 diabetes. In fact, Dr. Michele knew enough to test for T1D, so mom and daughter found out together, in the school bathroom. The family is now on the other side of what she calls…

Ginger Vieira, a white woman with brown hair, smiles in this photo

T1D is an “All Day Game, Every Day” – Author & Advocate Ginger Vieira

artists actors authors, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsMarch 14, 2023Leave a comment

Ginger Vieira is here to talk about her new book – she’s written on everything from pregnancy with diabetes to exercise to her new series of children’s books. But she’s such a well-versed advocate, I had to ask her about her work at the T1D Exchange and all about her use of Afrezza. Why does…

Actor Noah Averbach-Katz as himself and in blue makeup as his character from Star Trek

A Star Trek Actor’s Next Project: Type 1, The Movie

artists actors authorsBy Stacey SimmsMarch 15, 2022Leave a comment

What happens when the diabetes community and the Star Trek fandom collide? The actor who brought these groups together spent time as a blue-skinned alien on Star Trek Discovery. Now Noah Averbach-Katz wants to make a movie where T1D is front and center. He shares more about the Kickstarter campaign to fund it, and about…

Turning Red movie poster featuring a red panda

The Diabetes Connection in Pixar’s “Turning Red”

artists actors authors, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsMarch 6, 2022Leave a comment

When Pixar’s new movie, Turning Red premieres, the diabetes community will probably enjoy the story, but we’ll be looking very closely at a couple of background characters. There are two with diabetes technology on their arms Diabetes isn’t part of the plot here, but it’s very visible. We can thank Susan Fong for that. She’s…

Vanessa Messenger, her dog and the cover of Teddy Talks book

A new mom (twice!) during COVID, Vanessa Messenger shares her story and her new book about T1D

artists actors authors, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsOctober 12, 2021Leave a comment

Pregnancy with type 1 is never simple, but this week’s guest faced an unusual complication. Vanessa Messenger has had two babies during the COVID pandemic! Vanessa, who lives with T1D, gave birth to her daughter in the summer of 2020. She just had another baby – 15 days before our interview. Her new book is…

Kevin Covais from 2006 and today

From American Idol to Actor and Advocate: Meet Kevin Covais

artists actors authors, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsSeptember 21, 2021Leave a comment

Kevin Covais was one of the youngest contestants on American Idol; he was just 16 when he made his debut during season 5. He’ll share some behind the scenes stories including managing low blood sugar during a live performance. Diagnosed with T1D at age 11, Kevin has been working steadily as an actor. We’ll talk…

“It’s Been Like a Dream Come True” Kyle R. Banks, Broadway Performer with T1D

artists actors authors, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsAugust 24, 2021Leave a comment

Kyle Banks is a Broadway performer – singer, dancer, actor – he was diagnosed with type 1  while in a production of the Lion King and had to figure out – pretty much on his own – how to  manage on stage. Kyle explains how he learned what he needed to do to perform at…

Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas and The Global Movement for Time in Range

artists actors authors, technology and toolsBy Stacey SimmsJune 29, 2021Leave a comment

Dexcom is going big in their new campaign to get us talking more about Time in Range. This week you’ll hear from their most famous spokesperson, Nick Jonas. The singer and actor was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 13, back in 2005. In this recorded webinar, he answers questions about the new campaign…

Maddy Trumble as Mary Poppins

Maddy Trumble: Performing on Broadway with T1D (Classic Episode)

artists actors authors, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsMarch 25, 2021Leave a comment

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…

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