Julie Alred on the Rose Bowl Parade Float

“Has It Changed My Life? Absolutely” – Julie’s Islet Cell Transplant (Classic Episode)

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18377396/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/3e9ccc/” width=”100%” scrolling=”no” class=”podcast-class” frameborder=”0″ placement=”top” primary_content_url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/diabetesconnections/Ep_362_Final_Classic_Julie_Allred.mp3″ libsyn_item_id=”18377396″ height=”90″ theme=”custom” custom_color=”3e9ccc” player_use_thumbnail=”use_thumbnail” use_download_link=”use_download_link” download_link_text=”Download” /]Julie Allred received two separate islet cell transplants ten years ago. How is she doing today? Diagnosed at age 10, Julie was told she would never have children and she wouldn’t live to see age 30. She’s proved her doctors…

Book cover When I Go Low

“It Doesn’t Have to be Serious and Scary” – Talking About Lows with Ginger Vieira & Mike Lawson

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18315248/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/3e9ccc/” width=”100%” scrolling=”no” class=”podcast-class” frameborder=”0″ placement=”top” primary_content_url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/diabetesconnections/Ep_361_Final_When_I_Go_Low_Book.mp3″ libsyn_item_id=”18315248″ height=”90″ theme=”custom” custom_color=”3e9ccc” player_use_thumbnail=”use_thumbnail” use_download_link=”use_download_link” download_link_text=”Download” /] How do you treat lows? We’re not just talking about candy vs juice. Treating lows also means managing expectations, considering mental health and even addressing other people’s reactions. The authors of the new children’s book “When I Go Low”…

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“If You Need Help, We’re Here to Help You” – The Mission of Mutual Aid Diabetes

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18222080/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/3e9ccc/” width=”100%” scrolling=”no” class=”podcast-class” frameborder=”0″ placement=”top” primary_content_url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/diabetesconnections/Ep_358_Final_Mutual_Aid_Diabetes.mp3″ libsyn_item_id=”18222080″ height=”90″ theme=”custom” custom_color=”3e9ccc” player_use_thumbnail=”use_thumbnail” use_download_link=”use_download_link” download_link_text=”Download” /] When they’re out of options, people who use insulin are turning to Go Fund Me accounts and other online crowd-sourcing ways of raising funds. Mutual Aid Diabetes (MAD) is a new organization that hopes to help. Their mission is…

Sierra Sandison in the Miss America Pageant and her book cover

Sierra Sandison: The Story Behind #ShowMeYourPump (Classic Episode)

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18266879/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/3e9ccc/” width=”100%” scrolling=”no” class=”podcast-class” frameborder=”0″ placement=”top” primary_content_url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/diabetesconnections/Ep_359_Final_Classic_Sierra.mp3″ libsyn_item_id=”18266879″ height=”90″ theme=”custom” custom_color=”3e9ccc” player_use_thumbnail=”use_thumbnail” use_download_link=”use_download_link” download_link_text=”Download” /] She wore her insulin pump in the Miss America pageant back in 2014 and Sierra Sandison continues to advocate for people with diabetes today. In this Classic episode from June 2015, you’ll hear from Sierra just as her book…

Dr. Bart Roep sits in his lab at City of Hope

“We Want to Negotiate with the Immune System” – City of Hope & Defining a Cure for Diabetes

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18232724/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/3e9ccc/” width=”100%” scrolling=”no” class=”podcast-class” frameborder=”0″ placement=”top” primary_content_url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/diabetesconnections/Ep_359_Final_City_of_Hope_Roep.mp3″ libsyn_item_id=”18232724″ height=”90″ theme=”custom” custom_color=”3e9ccc” player_use_thumbnail=”use_thumbnail” use_download_link=”use_download_link” download_link_text=”Download” /] The Wanek Family Project is an ambitious project to find new ways to treat, stop or prevent diabetes. The researchers who work there are also figuring out how to define what we all mean by cure. City of Hope…

A teen rolls her eyes on Raising Teens with Diabetes Book Cover

“Challenging and Humbling” – Raising Teens with Diabetes: Moira McCarthy (Classic Episode)

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18162362/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/3e9ccc/” width=”100%” scrolling=”no” class=”podcast-class” frameborder=”0″ placement=”top” primary_content_url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/diabetesconnections/Ep_357_Final_Classic_Moira_Teens.mp3″ libsyn_item_id=”18162362″ height=”90″ theme=”custom” custom_color=”3e9ccc” player_use_thumbnail=”use_thumbnail” use_download_link=”use_download_link” download_link_text=”Download” /] Raising teens with diabetes can be very difficult, but there’s a lot parents can do to make it less stressful. This week’s guest has advice because she’s been there. Moira McCarthy is the author of Raising Teens with Diabetes…

Jerry the Bear toy

“Educational, Comforting & Really Fun” – The Story Behind Jerry the Bear (Classic Episode)

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You may know Jerry the Bear as part of Beyond Type 1. But this learning and companion toy for children with type 1 diabetes got his start as a college project. Ten students from Northwestern University entered the first every DiabetesMine Design Challenge back in 2009 and won the most creative design. A few of…

A nurse gets ready to give an older woman a shot

“We Must Change This” – Advocating for Type 1 Diabetes and COVID Vaccinations

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18039341/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/3e9ccc/” width=”100%” scrolling=”no” class=”podcast-class” frameborder=”0″ placement=”top” primary_content_url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/diabetesconnections/Ep_354_Final_Madden_Covid.mp3″ libsyn_item_id=”18039341″ height=”90″ theme=”custom” custom_color=”3e9ccc” player_use_thumbnail=”use_thumbnail” use_download_link=”use_download_link” download_link_text=”Download” /] As the COVID vaccine roll out continues in the United States, many people with type 1 diabetes feel like they’re in danger of being left behind. Why is this happening and what can we do about it? Hear from…

Sam Fuld playing baseball

“Ultimately, it’s not going to hold me back” – Phillies General Manager Sam Fuld (Classic Episode)

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/17990681/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/3e9ccc/” width=”100%” scrolling=”no” class=”podcast-class” frameborder=”0″ placement=”top” primary_content_url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/diabetesconnections/Ep_353_Final_Classic_Sam_Fuld.mp3″ libsyn_item_id=”17990681″ height=”90″ theme=”custom” custom_color=”3e9ccc” player_use_thumbnail=”use_thumbnail” use_download_link=”use_download_link” download_link_text=”Download” /] The Legend of Sam Fuld was born during his days in the minor leagues and when he played for the Oakland A’s and in Tampa Bay. It involved his wild dives and seeming willingness to do whatever it took…