Best T1D Mom Podcasts (2024)

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JDRF is now “Breakthrough T1D” - Behind the rebrand (and other changes) 34:03

1d ago34:03

34:03

JDRF… is no more. A rebranding and name change means the organization founded in 1970 by concerned parents will now be known as Breakthrough T1D. You can guess some of the reasons for this change – the “J” for juvenile has long been a turn off for adults living with type 1 – but some of the other reasons are surprising. We’ll do a deep dive into wh…

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In the News... Dexcom to Apple Watch, Metformin during pregnancy, Mounjaro shortage update... and more! 10:31

4d ago10:31

10:31

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: Dexcom goes Direct to Watch in the US, Abbott gets FDA okay for its OTC CGM, new study about metformin during pregnancy, an update on semaglutides, JDRF changes its name, and more! Find out more about Moms' Night Out Please visit our Sponsors & …

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How close are we to glucose-responsive insulin? An update from Sensulin’s CEO 30:18

6d ago30:18

30:18

We’ve been hearing about smart insulin for a long time. This refers to an insulin that would react to glucose levels and adjust by itself with no external device, like a CGM, needed. You’d inject and let the insulin do the work. I’m talking to Sensulin CEO Mike Moradi about where their version of this amazing sounding technology stands, his family …

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It's a balancing act: thinking about work when you have a newly diagnosed T1D kid 18:46

8d ago18:46

18:46

I loved the conversation I had for today’s podcast episode. It touched on a topic that no one has ever asked me about, even though I know it affects many of us: the difficult balance of managing work responsibilities while caring for a child diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I’m talking with Nikki, a mother from the UK whose 6-year old daughter was d…

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Disney DAS pass changes, plus GlucosePath & Catalyst studies 38:27

15d ago38:27

38:27

Disney very recently made some changes to their Disability Access Services program – often referred to as a DAS pass at Disney World and Disney Land. We’re going to talk about why this happened, what it means for you, and what else is going on at Disney. Note: this interview was taped BEFORE the changes took place. More about Len Testa's Touring Pl…

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Insulin and Glucagon in the same pump? Explaining the Beta Bionics - Xeris partnership 38:30

21d ago38:30

38:30

This week, creating a bihormonal pump – using insulin and glucagon in one device - has been the goal of Beta Bionics since before the company even had that name. Now that they’ve launched the insulin-only version of their iLet, we’re getting an update on the dual chambered version. The big news is a new agreement with Xeris to supply that shelf-sta…

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Figuring out how to transition to preschool with T1D 30:37

18d ago30:37

30:37

In this week’s episode, I have a conversation with Mary, mother of a newly diagnosed little boy: Campbell was diagnosed about 6 months ago at two and a half. Mary and her husband are getting the hang of diabetes but it’s been such a big learning curve that they’re thinking of postponing sending Campbell to preschool in the fall: Mary just can’t pic…

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Inside the class-action lawsuit against insulin pricing, with Attorney Steve Berman 26:45

1M ago26:45

26:45

This week, talking with one of the lawyers bringing a class-action lawsuit against the insulin companies.. a lawsuit that has been inching forward since 2017. It was set to be settled for 500-million dollars and a four year price cap, but then judge said no. Attorney Steve Berman will talk about that last minute surprise, why he’s still going forwa…

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In the News.. T1D increasing in older adults, new iCGM designation, low BG prevention tested, and more! 7:48

1M ago7:48

7:48

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: more older adults are being diagnosed with type 1 and people with T1D are living longer, Eversense gets iCGM designation, new drug to prevent low BG is being tested, Tandem diabetes app recall, and more! Find out more about Moms' Night Out Pleas…

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"You are raising fearless children" journalist Madison Carter speaks at Moms' Night Out Charlotte 58:04

1M ago58:04

58:04

This week, what growing up with diabetes meant for career choices, financial decisions, and family relationships. Madison Carter is a local news anchor who makes T1D very visible – and she does not hold back. She’s generous with incredible insight into how she was raised, sacrifices her family made and what her mom and dad have to say now. This pod…

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Validating the experience of your newly diagnosed T1D 26:40

1M ago26:40

26:40

In today’s episode, I talk with Tiffany, a mother whose 9-year-old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes only a few months ago. Tiffany opened with her primary concern: the limitations her daughter might face in the future. Even though she couldn’t picture exactly what those limitations would be she fears diabetes will hold her daughter back.…

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“As active as I want to be” - Dianne Mattiace uses Eversense CGM to thrive with T1D in her 70s 43:03

1M ago43:03

43:03

This week, managing type 1 diabetes into your 70s is a bit of uncharted waters.. While thankfully more and more people are living long with T1D, that wasn’t always the case. I’m taking to Dianne Mattiace who is in her early 70s and was diagnosed as an adult, 30 years ago. She was the first person in the US to use the Eversense CGM when it was appro…

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In the News... Ingredients linked to T2D, genetic T1D research, new SGLT-2 guidelines and more! 5:51

2M ago5:51

5:51

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: A new study links emulsifiers, a common ingrediant, to type 2 diabetes, reserachers map out the pancreas in a new way that's already yielding new information, new guidliens about using GLP-1s and SGLT-2 medications with exisiting oral meds, gene…

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“How can we continue to move T1D to the background?” Medtronic’s Dr. Jennifer McVean 46:08

2M ago46:08

46:08

This week, catching up with Medtronic’s Senior Director of Global Medical Affairs Dr. Jennifer McVean. It’s been one year since the 780G was approved in the US, what does the device – and its seven-day infusion set – look like in the real world. Plus, we have a big discussion about the future of type 1 diabetes – Dr. McVean has lead some significan…

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Meet the newest insulin pump: all about “twiist” with Sequel CEO Alan Lotvin 44:03

2M ago44:03

44:03

This week, the newest pump coming to the market is called the twiist. It’s a very different shape – circular with a top half that twists off – with very different software – Tidepool Loop. The company behind this pump – they’re called Sequel - wants to be different as well, hoping to offer solutions to bigger issue than basal and bolus rates. It’s …

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To Test or Not to Test . . . (Your T1D's Siblings) 15:42

2M ago15:42

15:42

In today’s latest episode, I answer a listener question that will resonate with most parents of T1D kids: the emotional and practical considerations of testing siblings for diabetes markers. The decision to test siblings for diabetes markers is one that many families, including my own, approach with trepidation. The anxiety surrounding this decisio…

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In the News... Dexcom-to-watch update, Wegovy studies, night time hypo research and more! 9:11

2M ago9:11

9:11

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: Dexcom launches direct-to-watch with the G7 in the UK and Ireland, more studies looking at heart benefits with Wegovy and diabetes, a new T1D study investigating an injectable to prevent overnight hypoglycemia, lobbying for Levimir, a ChatGPT di…

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The FDA took down this teen’s free bolus calculator. He needs your help to bring it back. 33:49

2M ago33:49

33:49

There used to be a lot of bolus calculators in the app store, maybe you’ve used one and haven’t updated it in a while. Don’t try now.. it’s likely been pulled. Apple and the FDA are cracking down on this types of tools – no unreasonable, right? But surely there are more coming.. how hard can it be to create a simple insulin bolus calculator that’s …

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Diabetes Technology: Expectation vs Reality with Dr. Stephen Ponder 45:54

2M ago45:54

45:54

Diabetes technology is getting better and better. We have automated insulin systems that link pumps and CGMs, and smart insulin pens that have precise calculations and reminders. It’s been quite the evolution over the past few years! But outcomes – time in range, A1Cs, aren’t exactly where experts thought they might be. I’m talking to Dr. Stephen P…

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Preparing for kindergarten and beyond with your T1D kid 25:15

2M ago25:15

25:15

Today’s show touches on a topic that’s close to many of our hearts—preparing our little ones for big life transitions. But as you know, when you’re the parent of a kiddo with type 1 diabetes, those transitions take on a whole new layer of planning and care. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rachel, a proactive mom who’s thinking …

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Season 10 Ep. 8: Life as an Athlete, Actress, Mom, and T1D ft. Anitaka Knight 33:42

2M ago33:42

33:42

On season 10 episode 8, Emily speaks with fellow Type 1 Diabetic Anitaka Knight about being an athlete, actress, and mom while managing type 1 diabetes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In the News... diabetes drug pricing, vial shortage, pump using Tidepool Loop cleared, insulin cows and more! 10:35

3M ago10:35

10:35

It's In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: a new study shows that drugs like Ozempic can be produced for just a few dollars, we upate the insulin vial shortage Lilly announced, a new pump has been FDA cleared, a genetically modified cow can product human insulin, and more! Transcript and…

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Answering your questions about Tandem’s new Mobi pump (and more) with Director of Product Marketing Ben Mar 37:28

3M ago37:28

37:28

Approved last year, Tandem’s Mobi is now widely available. We’re getting an update from Ben Mar, Director of Product Marketing, on the features of the Mobi that make this tiny pump different and we look ahead to what Tandem is working on next. Ben also answers your questions about everything from algorithm updates, international access, and much mo…

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"It needs to be easier" - DIY pioneer Dana Lewis turns her attention to exercise and T1D 39:34

3M ago39:34

39:34

This week, one of the pioneers of the DIY movement is turning her attention to exercise. Dana Lewis is partnering with other researchers to create a tool to help you make better and easier decisions around whatever workout you choose. There’s a lot of variability here – big difference between say, weight lifting and long distance running – so this …

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Centering your values with a T1D Kid 32:04

3M ago32:04

32:04

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sveltana, a mother who’s navigating the bumps of diabetes management with her 9-year-old snowboarder and athlete. While we do spend some time strategizing management and I talk to this mom about questions she could put to her endo, we’re actually having an important conversation about the values that she might be c…

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In the News... ATTD updates, new CGMs, drops for diabetes eye disease, scholarships and more! 8:45

3M ago8:45

8:45

It's In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: The annual ATTD conference wraps up with news about CGMs, including new FDA approvals and a look at CGMs outside of the US, new eyedrops are being studied to treat diabetic eye disease and Beyond Type 1 opens applications for their annual Beyond…

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Behind the Wheel with T1D: Navigating Teen Driving and Diabetes 22:55

3M ago22:55

22:55

Let's talk about driving with diabetes! Getting a driver’s license as a teenager comes with enough challenges without type 1, but letting your child with T1D get behind the wheel is stressful, to say the least! I’m sharing what worked for us and expert advice that may help you and tips to let technology be your friend in the car. This is an excerpt…

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Season 10 Ep. 7: Charlotte Drury on Her Diagnosis and the Road to the Olympics 1:10:48

3M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

On season 10 episode 7, Emily speaks with pro athlete Charlotte Drury about her diagnosis while navigating gymnastics, life, and eventually, the Tokyo Olympics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Addressing the “shocking” lack of research into T1D & periods - Tidepool's Period Project 42:24

3M ago42:24

42:24

This week, addressing something that half of all people with diabetes experience but that there is woefully little information and study about. Why is there so little study about periods and type 1 diabetes? We’re talking to two organizations who are teaming up to change that – but they need your help. We’re talking about Tidepool's Period Project.…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

T1D Mom Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Sweet Talk for Parents of Kids with Type One Diabetes

JoAnne Robb, T1D Mom and MFT

1
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes

Stacey Simms

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Pancreas Pals

Pancreas Pals

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JDRF is now “Breakthrough T1D” - Behind the rebrand (and other changes) 34:03

1
In the News... Dexcom to Apple Watch, Metformin during pregnancy, Mounjaro shortage update... and more! 10:31

1
How close are we to glucose-responsive insulin? An update from Sensulin’s CEO 30:18

1
It's a balancing act: thinking about work when you have a newly diagnosed T1D kid 18:46

1
Disney DAS pass changes, plus GlucosePath & Catalyst studies 38:27

1
Insulin and Glucagon in the same pump? Explaining the Beta Bionics - Xeris partnership 38:30

1
Figuring out how to transition to preschool with T1D 30:37

1
Inside the class-action lawsuit against insulin pricing, with Attorney Steve Berman 26:45

1
In the News.. T1D increasing in older adults, new iCGM designation, low BG prevention tested, and more! 7:48

1
"You are raising fearless children" journalist Madison Carter speaks at Moms' Night Out Charlotte 58:04

1
Validating the experience of your newly diagnosed T1D 26:40

1
“As active as I want to be” - Dianne Mattiace uses Eversense CGM to thrive with T1D in her 70s 43:03

1
In the News... Ingredients linked to T2D, genetic T1D research, new SGLT-2 guidelines and more! 5:51

1
“How can we continue to move T1D to the background?” Medtronic’s Dr. Jennifer McVean 46:08

1
Meet the newest insulin pump: all about “twiist” with Sequel CEO Alan Lotvin 44:03

1
To Test or Not to Test . . . (Your T1D's Siblings) 15:42

1
In the News... Dexcom-to-watch update, Wegovy studies, night time hypo research and more! 9:11

1
The FDA took down this teen’s free bolus calculator. He needs your help to bring it back. 33:49

1
Diabetes Technology: Expectation vs Reality with Dr. Stephen Ponder 45:54

1
Preparing for kindergarten and beyond with your T1D kid 25:15

1
Season 10 Ep. 8: Life as an Athlete, Actress, Mom, and T1D ft. Anitaka Knight 33:42

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In the News... diabetes drug pricing, vial shortage, pump using Tidepool Loop cleared, insulin cows and more! 10:35

1
Answering your questions about Tandem’s new Mobi pump (and more) with Director of Product Marketing Ben Mar 37:28

1
"It needs to be easier" - DIY pioneer Dana Lewis turns her attention to exercise and T1D 39:34

1
Centering your values with a T1D Kid 32:04

1
In the News... ATTD updates, new CGMs, drops for diabetes eye disease, scholarships and more! 8:45

1
Behind the Wheel with T1D: Navigating Teen Driving and Diabetes 22:55

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Season 10 Ep. 7: Charlotte Drury on Her Diagnosis and the Road to the Olympics 1:10:48

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Addressing the “shocking” lack of research into T1D & periods - Tidepool's Period Project 42:24

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