Melissa and Kevin Lee played an important role in what we know now as NightScout and the DIY movement. Their interest was initially sparked because they wanted to have children. Melissa lives with type 1 and Kevin has an engineering background. They jumped in with many other “hackers” to create what we know now as…
If you’re feeling extraordinary stress because of events in the news, you’re not alone. This week, Stacey talks to Dr. Mark Heyman about simple things people with diabetes can do to manage better (and give themselves a break). Dr. Heyman is a diabetes psychologist and the Founder and Director of the Center for Diabetes and…
In-depth with a teenager who lives with type 1. Stacey interviews her son Benny, who was diagnosed just before he turned two. They talk about Control IQ, explaining what diabetes is to people who don’t know and what he does these days for sports and other activities. Check out Stacey’s new book: The World’s Worst…
Dr. Nat Strand is an anesthesiologist who lives with type 1 and a mom of two young children. She just contributed to a paper all about pain management guidelines in this difficult time, when many people can’t see their doctors to face to face. You also may know her as the winner The Amazing Race…
There’s a new superhero coming to the popular CW network lineup. Stargirl features actor Brec Bassinger, who lives with type 1 diabetes. We first spoke to Brec a couple of years ago, just after her run on Nickelodeon’s “Bella and the Bulldogs.” She shares what’s changed with her diabetes management since then, advice about speaking…
Chris Wilson helps run some of the largest diabetes technology groups on Facebook. He’s also always on the lookout for the latest news from these companies and very involved in clinical trials. Chris also shares his diagnosis story, inside scoop on Facebook groups and even talks about bowling in sandals. Yikes. Check out Stacey’s new…
What happens when you’re diagnosed with COVID-19 and you live with type 1 diabetes? It happened to Patric Ciervo in early March. Patric shares his story, including how his diabetes reacted, hospital issues with people who don’t really understand insulin pumps and how he’s doing now. In Tell Me Something Good, a familiar name in…
D-Podcasters Unite! Stacey teams up with Alan Nolte, co-host of Dads and Diabetes podcast, Amber Clour, host of Real Life Diabetes, part of Diabetes Daily Grind and Matt Vande Vegte, co-host of Pardon My Pancreas and co-founder of FTFWarrior. They talk diabetes, podcasting tips and tricks and even previous experience with pandemics! More on Amber’s…
We asked and you answered! Listeners sent in their audio to let us know what’s going on in the diabetes community right now. It’s a tough and stressful time, but you’re not alone. Listen to stories and thoughts from people from the US, Saudi Arabia(!) and of all different ages. Truly a time for Diabetes…
A brief update on COVID-19 and type 1 diabetes recorded March 11, 2020. Stacey talks to Dr. Satish Garg, an endocrinologist at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. Dr. Garg talks about what we know right now, what he’s telling patients and advice for anyone with T1D. Find out more about Coronavirus: CDC Info JDRF …
