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Erin Calhoun-Delaney holds an insulin pump

“Stay Connected, With Style” Meet Erin Calhoun-Dulaney of Skirt My Pump

living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsJune 21, 2022Leave a comment

Wearing an insulin pump can be a huge help when it comes to managing diabetes, but finding a place to put it can be difficult. Women’s clothing in particular, isn’t great for storing stuff. Erin Calhoun-Dulaney has lived with type 1 for 40 years and she finally got fed up enough to create her own…

Savannah Johnson Scuba Diving with a sign that says "T1D Can't stop me"

“Skills, Community, and Confidence” – Adventure Travel for T1D Teens

living with T1D, travelBy Stacey SimmsMay 31, 2022Leave a comment

Diabetes camp is great, but what if there were a program to take teens with type 1 on a more adventurous journey? A new, international travel program to foster confidence and independence is in the works. Savannah Johnson is the founder of Type 1 Way Ticket. Diagnosed as a toddler, she says travel as an…

Mike Joyce poses on a hiking trail

“Take the Leap” – Mike Joyce is a Long Distance Hiker with T1D

athletes, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsMay 24, 2022Leave a comment

Mike Joyce is out there – somewhere – on the Pacific Crest Trail. He set out a couple of days before this episode airs, on a 2600 mile long distance hike. It’s part of his attempt to complete what’s called the Triple Crown of Hiking. He’s already done the Appalachian Trail and the Continental Divide…

Sara Adams and Allison Nimlos, organizators of the Diabetes + Mental Heath Conference

“It’s more than a physical condition” The Diabetes and Mental Health Conference

education/resources, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsMay 3, 2022Leave a comment

This week, we’re having a conversation about diabetes beyond numbers. Yes,  there are a lot of those and they are very important. But have you ever stopped to think about the mental energy and emotional effort behind those numbers? Even if your A1C and Time in Range are what your doctor wants to see. Our…

Civica Rx COO Ned McCoy

“We can do it” – Civica Rx and Non-Profit Insulin

living with T1D, technology and toolsBy Stacey SimmsApril 26, 2022Leave a comment

Could this finally be a big shake up in the price of insulin? Civica Rx plans to sell the most popular types of fast and long acting insulin for a flat price of 30-dollars a vial. This week you’ll hear from Ned McCoy, Civica’s Chief Operating Officer. He explains why they’re confident this will work,…

Dr. Mark Heyman

“Diabetes Sucks, And You Can Handle It” – Psychologist Dr. Mark Heyman

education/resources, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsApril 19, 2022Leave a comment

We don’t need to tell you that the mental burden of diabetes is a heavy one. And most of us – caregivers and people with diabetes alike – are never given any resources to help. My guest this week is trying to help. Dr. Mark Heyman is a diabetes psychologist and lives with type 1…

Sage Donnelly in a kayak on rapid water

“It’s been absolutely amazing” – Sage Donnelly, World-Champion Kayaker with T1D

athletes, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsApril 12, 2022Leave a comment

Sage Donnelly started kayaking with her father at age two, when he’d sit her in the boat next to him. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 3 and got right back in the water. After watching competitions for several more years, at age seven she told her parents she wanted to compete.…

Laurie Harper as a toddler, holding a stuffed animal, and in her 60s, on the beach

“I’m going to enjoy life”- Joslin medalist Laurie Harper has lived with T1D since 1955

education/resources, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsApril 5, 2022Leave a comment

It’s always a privilege to talk to one of the Joslin Medalists. This week you’ll hear from Laurie Harper. She was diagnosed as a toddler in 1955 and will mark 67 years with type 1 later this year. She shares what she remembers about her early years with diabetes, how her family adjusted, the technology…

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…

Lauren Bongiorno with her omnipod showing on her abdomen

When a “Star” Patient Isn’t Happy – How Lauren Got Her Diabetes Groove Back

education/resources, living with T1DBy Stacey SimmsFebruary 22, 2022Leave a comment

Lauren Bongiorno was diagnosed with type 1 as a child and growing up, she showed every sign of success. She was a division one athlete, playing soccer in college and achieved the lowest A1C her endo had seen in a college student.. but while her care team celebrated that 5.7, she was miserable. Lauren shares…

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