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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…

Two teens on a camel

“I’m So Happy I Went!” 16-year-old Benny spent one-month abroad (without us)

family, travelBy Stacey SimmsAugust 17, 2021Leave a comment

My son Benny is back from a four week trip halfway around the world with a non-diabetes camp program. He says it was amazing! To be honest, I had a really hard time with it. This week, we share how we prepared, what went wrong, how Benny deals with feeling different on these types of…

The Magic of Disney, with Type 1 Diabetes (Classic Episode)

family, travelBy Stacey SimmsApril 15, 2021Leave a comment

A Disney vacation can seem overwhelming, even without diabetes. Add T1D to the mix and going to Disney World or Disneyland seems like it may not be worth the stress. This Classic Episode has great tips and advice to have fun without slowing down (much) at the Disney Parks. Stacey is joined by Disney expert…

“Just go!” – Jeremy Larsen Travels the World with Type 1 Diabetes (Classic Episode)

living with T1D, travelBy Stacey SimmsApril 8, 2021Leave a comment

We can’t wait to travel again! Looking back on this episode really makes you want to hit the road. Jeremy Larsen is an American currently living in Japan but he’s traveled the world. Jeremy started the 70-130 project (the “perfect” blood sugar range) to show that type 1 diabetes shouldn’t hold anyone back from travel.…

Amazing Race logo, Leo Brown and Stacey on Zoom

The Amazing Race: Leo Brown’s Unique Diabetes Story

artists actors authors, travelBy Stacey SimmsOctober 27, 2020Leave a comment

 Meet Leo Brown from this season of The Amazing Race! He lives with diabetes, but his story isn’t a typical one. Leo was born with congenital hyperinsulinism, where the body makes too much insulin, and had almost his entire pancreas removed. Leo will share his unique story and tell us about running the race with…

Traveling the World As a T1D Family / Bike Beyond Week 2

travelBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCJune 13, 2017

Lija Greenseid, her husband Andrew and their son & daughter are recently back to their Minnesota home after almost a year of whirlwind travel. The Greenseids always enjoyed travel and they wanted to show their children, Arija & Adam, more of the world. They picked up and spent 9 months traveling internationally. Since Arija has…

A National Parks T1D Road Trip with World Traveler Jeremy Larsen

travelBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCMay 16, 2017

This week, he’s traveled the world, despite type 1, and now Jeremy Larsen is back in the US, traveling to the US Parks and Monuments. Saying “You always find a way,” he wants to inspire us to get out and have fun without fear as we travel with diabetes. Jeremy shares why he’s back home…

Disney with Diabetes / Running for Ruth

travelBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCDecember 15, 2015

Robyn Adams has a son, a husband, and a father-in-law with type 1 diabetes. She’s also a Disney Planner and has advice on how to navigate a trip to Disney World (or anywhere) with diabetes. You’ll also hear from Rob Myers, organizer of “Running for Ruth.” His mother died last year from complications of type 2…

Around the World With Diabetes – Travel and T1D

travelBy Stacey Simms Media, LLCOctober 13, 2015

American Jeremy Larsen has traveled the world and currently lives in Japan. He started the 70-130 project (the “perfect” blood sugar range) to show that type 1 diabetes shouldn’t hold anyone back from travel. Our Community Connection features a family that loves to visit exotic locations and their advice for taking diabetes on the road. 

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Diabetes Connections is the T1D news show you’ve been waiting for! Long-time broadcaster, blogger and diabetes mom Stacey Simms interviews prominent advocates, authors and speakers. Stacey asks hard questions of healthcare companies and tech developers and brings on “everyday’ people living with type 1. Great for parents of T1D kids, adults with type 1 and anyone who loves a person with diabetes.

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