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 In the News… the top diabetes stories of the past seven days! This week, what did lockdown mean for BG trends, Provention Bio keeps fighting for Teplizumab, the FTC shuts down diabetes schlockmeisters and if you’re still using the Dexcom G5 – you need to hear this… Join Stacey live on Facebook each Wednesday…
The term “Walmart Insulin” has always referred to cheap, older formulations. But now an agreement with Novo Nordisk means Walmart is selling own branded version of Novolog. It’s the very same insulin, with a much lower cash price. What does this mean for us as customers and for insulin pricing overall? Stacey speaks to Michael…
It’s “In the News…” the top diabetes headlines of the past seven days. This week: Why is COVID more dangerous with diabetes? A new study says technology (like pumps and CGMs) doesn’t help “Diabetes Distress,” more screening recommended for “social risk” of type 2, bioartificial pancreas research and there’s a T1D Superhero movie in the…
A high school swimmer with diabetes is told he can’t compete at the state championships because of his CGM’s medical tape. It’s a story that’s been all over social media and national news outlets. What really happened here? We talk to Ethan Orr and his mother, Amanda Terrell-Orr. They explain what happened that day, what…
What would you say if you could thank the man who woke up with the idea that led to the discovery of insulin? Let’s find out! Earlier this year, I interviewed the curator of Banting House. That’s the museum within the house where Sir Frederick Banting had his incredible eureka moment. You can listen to…
This week “In the News….” Did wearing a CGM in the water disqualify a high school swimmer? What his family says happened and why they’re suing. The ADA wants to start using the word “remission” instead of “reversed” for type 2 diabetes – we’ll talk about why. Dexcom says they are no long smoothing data,…
How much do you really know about the only inhalable insulin? This week, Stacey interviews the CEO of MannKind, makers of Afrezza. Mike Castagna talks about how Afrezza works, misconceptions about the product, the worldwide market, pediatric studies and lots more. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of…
It’s “In the News…” the only LIVE diabetes newscast! — Top stories this week: T2D screening guidelines to change New Gvoke Kit approved Gestational Diabetes cases up in younger women Are magnets & radio waves coming to T1D care? Update on #DiversityInDiabetes — Links and sources in the transcript Check out Stacey’s book: The World’s…
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…