A Diabetes Connections Extra! We take a deep dive into low blood sugar with a frank talk about what hypoglycemia means, what the dangers are, how to treat and more Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! This is the extended, full version of our conversation about lows. As with all of our “Extra” episodes,…
Ask the D-Moms is back! Moira McCarthy and Stacey answer your questions about explaining diabetes to others without creating fear. They weigh in on offering incentives for “good” numbers and give concrete tips about handling burnout. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here Plus.. Community Connection with a campaign…
This week, meet Laurian Lane, a labor and delivery nurse now raising three children of her own. Laurian was diagnosed with type one diabetes in 8th grade. When she was older, she began babysitting for Stacey’s family! You’ll hear Laurian’s perspective as a nurse, a sitter and now a mom with type 1. She…
A Diabetes Connections Extra, all about Ketones. This is the third in our series taking a deep dive into a diabetes management issue. Note: This episode is set up like a Bonus Episode, with none of the regular segments – the interview about Ketones is the entire episode. We’re back to our regular set up…
Our monthly Dear D-Mom segment is back! Moira McCarthy & Stacey take on travel, talking about cure research with our children, and words like “sneaky” and “compliance.” Sign up for our newsletter here In our Community Connection – An update on Lilly’s announcement about a generic, lower cost insulin. Learn more here And Tell Me…
Everything you need to know about sending your child to camp! This week, we talk about what parents need to think about, what the staff wants you to know and how to make it a great experience for everyone. Dr. Henry Anhalt is a pediatric endocrinologist who works at Camp Nejeda, which has been hosting…
Advice from the diabetes parents you know and love! Stacey and Moira McCarthy answer your questions in our new monthly segment: Ask the D-Moms. This week, talking to your child without nagging. Is it possible? We also answer questions about discipline, babysitting and letting go when it really scares you. Plus, it’s Diabetes Podcast Week so…
Let’s get back to basics. We’re starting a new monthly series taking a look at the essential facts of diabetes. This week: insulin Endocrinologist Bryce Nelson takes us through what it does, how it works and the differences among brands. Dr. Nelson is also our community connection this week. A family member with type 1 guided…
Did you ever wish you had a Geek Squad on call for diabetes tech issues? Like one of the big box store helpers. David Panzirer with the Helmsley Trust wants to make it happen, starting with CGMs. David explains why he thinks this will work, who will pay for it, and shares his story; two…
Get diabetes parenting advice from two D-Moms you know and trust: Stacey & author/speaker Moira McCarthy. In a brand new monthly segment, they answer your questions about kids and T1D. Moira is an award-winning travel writer, the author of many diabetes books and articles including “raising teens with diabetes,” and mom to Lauren, diagnosed 21…