Best T1D Mom Podcasts (2024)

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Travel Alert: What You Need to Know About Geofencing and Dexcom G7 31:53

5h ago31:53

31:53

Traveling with diabetes gives you enough to think about – especially traveling internationally: preparing, packing, going through airport security. But if you travel out of your country – not just the US – with your Dexcom G7, you also have to be aware of something called geofencing. If something goes wrong with your phone or your app.. getting it …

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In the News.. Omnipod 5 approved for type 2, bright light at night diabetes link, Zepbound price cut, and more! 8:58

3h ago8:58

8:58

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: The FDA approved Omnipod 5 for people with type 2 who use insulin, Dexcom's Stelo, the first over the counter CGM, is now on sale. more evidence that bright light at night may increase the risk of diabetes, a price cut for Zepbound, and more! Fi…

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Why Medtronic and Abbott are teaming up - and what it means for you 25:35

8d ago25:35

25:35

Medtronic and Abbott are joining forces – and we have questions. The announcement that Abbott will create a new CGM, based on the Freestyle Libre, exclusively for Medtronic comes just as Medtronic gets FDA approval for it’s newest sensor. So why the team up? Why now? And what will all this look like for the person using these systems? We’re talking…

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What might be happening when your teen isn't dosing for lunch 33:56

2h ago33:56

33:56

If you’re looking at the data on diabetes management based on age, you see a big camel’s hump in the graph when you get to the teen and early 20s. At these ages, kids just don’t do as well with managing their T1D — and it shows in a1C outcomes. The average a1C in this age range pops up to the mid 8s. But even though that may be normal, it certainly…

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Kicking down barriers: Chris Bright is inspiring the next generation of athletes with T1D 37:22

2h ago37:22

37:22

It’s hard to believe that a generation ago, doctors were still telling newly diagnosed people that they shouldn’t play sports with type 1 diabetes. My guest – Chris Bright – is not just an example of how wrong that thinking was and is.. he’s actively now helping others pursue their dreams with T1D. Chris was diagnosed as a child back in 1999 and is…

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In the News... weekly basal + semaglutide, liver targeted insulin, Lance Bass educates about LADA, and more! 7:15

12d ago7:15

7:15

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: A weekly basal plus semaglutide is in the works, but not for the US right now, Tandem updates it's app recall, liver targeted insulin study, a weird walking story, and Lance Bass educates about LADA. Find out more about Moms' Night Out Please vi…

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“It connects me with joy” - Meet storm chaser Jen Walton 42:36

17h ago42:36

42:36

This week, when it’s stormy out – most of us head inside. But there are those who just can’t wait for big storms and extreme weather so they can head out to track and learn from it. Jen Walton is a storm chaser and photographer who lives with type 1. We’ll talk about how her diagnosis as an adult helped kick off her long-delayed dream to chase, how…

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The journey to diabetes independence: when T1D parenting becomes “Customer Support” 26:27

16d ago26:27

26:27

I spent a lot of this summer at diabetes conferences and the top question I got from parents was: how did we make Benny so independent with his T1D? But there are some things I’ve learned that may make it easier for you. I’ll explain my parenting pivot to Customer Support with the release of this excerpt from "Still the World's Worst Diabetes Mom" …

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Winning at the Olympics with T1D: Gold Medalist Gary Hall, Jr 19:29

1M ago19:29

19:29

When Gary Hall Jr was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1999 his doctors told him to give up competitive swiming and drop out of the 2000 Olympics. Instead, he charged ahead and became the first person with T1D to take home an Olympic Gold Medal. Hall won Gold in Sydney in 2000 and again in Athens in 2004, adding to the medals he’d won in 1996 befo…

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Fast-tracking progress on a T1D treatment: All about Diamyd Medical 37:52

21d ago37:52

37:52

We're hearing more and more about prevention of type 1 diabetes. There’s some big news on that front – just last week Diamyd Medical got fast track designation for it’s medication to stave off T1D for people who carry a particular gene – a gene that about 40-percent of people with type 1 have. Diamyd is recruiting for some big clinical trials – we’…

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In the News...Does insulin use differ by gender? T1D & Covid update, fully implantable CGM studied, and more! 9:21

25d ago9:21

9:21

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: A new study looks at insulin needs in men vs women, updates on stem cell transplants and a new look at COVID 19 and T1D plus a fully implantable CGM is announced. We'll also tell you about a T1D athlete drafted to the MLB. Lots more in this week…

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Navigating the insurance maze with T1D - consultant (and D-Mom) Emily Adams 45:16

1M ago45:16

45:16

This week, I think it’s fair to say that we all struggle with insurance issues. Diabetes – or any chronic condition – increases the hoops we jump through, the expense and the stress. I’m talking to Emily Adams an employee benefits consultant to get some advice about how to navigate. Emily thought she knew the system pretty well, but then her daught…

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My son was diagnosed with T1D at age two. How was his first year away at college? 41:38

2M ago41:38

41:38

When my son was diagnosed with type 1 more than 17 years ago, the day he’d leave home seemed very far away, but also something we knew we needed to plan for. Well, Benny finished his Freshman year of college – he goes to school 300 miles away – and he’s here to talk about it. We answer your questions about how it went, how he managed, how I managed…

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In the News... Generic GLP-1, All-in-one sensor and infusion set, 365-day CGM, T1D & Roblox and more! 9:02

2M ago9:02

9:02

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: The Eversense CGM could soon be approved for one year of continuous use, the first generic GLP-1 medication is launched, a new company tauts and all-in-one sensor and pump infusion set, a new diabetes accessory in the Roblox game, and more! Find…

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Dexcom updates from ADA 2024 with CEO Kevin Sayer 36:33

2M ago36:33

36:33

Stacey sits down with Dexcom’s CEO for an in-person interview at ADA Scientific Sessions. Dexcom made a little bit of news at the conference, but it’s a less-trumpeted replacement policy that had you all asking a lot of questions. We’ll go through the latest news, updates, sensor issues, and a peek into the future with Dexcom’s CEO Kevin Sayer. Thi…

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What is EPI? DIY diabetes pioneer Dana Lewis wants you to know your risk 42:20

2M ago42:20

42:20

DIY Pioneer Dana Lewis was diagnosed with something called EPI – exocrine pancreatic insufficiency a couple of years ago. She’d never heard of it and was shocked to find out diabetes is considered a common co-condition. In fact, 20-30 percent of people with diabetes can end up with EPI. EPI can cause a lot of discomfort and stomach issues – and hea…

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In the news.. Insulin pen shortage, Omnipod 5 update, once-weekly insulin approved in Canada, and more! 7:59

3M ago7:59

7:59

It’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: South Africa runs out of insulin pens - and why this could happen anywhere, once-weekly insulin is approved in Canada, update on Omnipod 5 with Dexcom G7 rollout, more older people are getting type 1 but more people are living longer with it, CG…

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The business of diabetes - Scott Strumello's perspective after 50 years of T1D 41:00

3M ago41:00

41:00

Scott Strumello has lived almost 50 years with type 1. Diagnosed as a child in the 70s, he found the online community and started blogging. Scott has a unique perspective – with a background in finance and consulting, he’s a reliable source of what’s happening in earnings calls, legislation, and the business of diabetes. We have a great talk about …

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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…

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

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Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes

Stacey Simms

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Pancreas Pals

Pancreas Pals

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Travel Alert: What You Need to Know About Geofencing and Dexcom G7 31:53

1
In the News.. Omnipod 5 approved for type 2, bright light at night diabetes link, Zepbound price cut, and more! 8:58

1
Why Medtronic and Abbott are teaming up - and what it means for you 25:35

1
What might be happening when your teen isn't dosing for lunch 33:56

1
Kicking down barriers: Chris Bright is inspiring the next generation of athletes with T1D 37:22

1
In the News... weekly basal + semaglutide, liver targeted insulin, Lance Bass educates about LADA, and more! 7:15

1
“It connects me with joy” - Meet storm chaser Jen Walton 42:36

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The journey to diabetes independence: when T1D parenting becomes “Customer Support” 26:27

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Winning at the Olympics with T1D: Gold Medalist Gary Hall, Jr 19:29

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Fast-tracking progress on a T1D treatment: All about Diamyd Medical 37:52

1
In the News...Does insulin use differ by gender? T1D & Covid update, fully implantable CGM studied, and more! 9:21

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Navigating the insurance maze with T1D - consultant (and D-Mom) Emily Adams 45:16

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My son was diagnosed with T1D at age two. How was his first year away at college? 41:38

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In the News... Generic GLP-1, All-in-one sensor and infusion set, 365-day CGM, T1D & Roblox and more! 9:02

1
Dexcom updates from ADA 2024 with CEO Kevin Sayer 36:33

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What is EPI? DIY diabetes pioneer Dana Lewis wants you to know your risk 42:20

1
In the news.. Insulin pen shortage, Omnipod 5 update, once-weekly insulin approved in Canada, and more! 7:59

1
The business of diabetes - Scott Strumello's perspective after 50 years of T1D 41:00

1
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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