Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes

CNN Correspondent & author Oren Liebermann has quite an unusual diagnosis story. He found out he had type 1 while on an around-the-world adventure with his wife. Oren shares how he found he had type 1 in Nepal, how long it took back to get back to the US and why he decided to write "The Insulin Express." The College Diabetes Network is out with something new. Find out about You've Got This: A Guide for Newly Diagnosed Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes." Stacey speaks to Deja Gibson and Andy Zieger about why something like this is needed. CDN's Facebook Page for Live Events After weeks of travel and months of work, the Bike Beyond Documentary is unveiled! Plus, Beyond Type 1 celebrates Dr. Frederick Banting's birthday. Sign a card and help others in need. Join the New Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! ----- 3:00 Stacey talks about World Diabetes Day Twitter Chat, organized by Diabetes Social Media Advocacy. Search the hashtag #WDDChat17 4:15 Bike Beyond the Documentary & Beyond Type 1 celebrates Dr. Banting's Birthday. 7:55 Stacey talks about her former co-anchor Jeff Glor, now anchor of the CBS Evening News (should she post old publicity pics?) 10:30 Interview with CNN's Oren Liebermann 42:00 Interview with College Diabetes Network's Deja Gibson & Andy Zieger 59:30 Shoptalk with TrialNet's Annie Abraham (Stacey shares her family's story as well) ----- Sign up for our newsletter here Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android

Eric Paslay is a Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter. Diagnosed with type 1 when he was ten, he says diabetes has helped him in unexpected ways. Stacey talks to Eric about growing up type 1, knowing he wanted to be a musician as a teenager and what it's like now that those dreams are coming true. Eric is part of Dexcom's Call of the Warrior campaign. Learn more about how you can use the hashtag #WarriorUp to raise money for diabetes charities through the month of November. Stacey mentions another Dexcom Warrior, Derek Theler, and plays a clip from his video. Previous episode with Derek here. In our Community Connection this week, meet The Betes Bros. Chris Pickering talks about this new advocacy and support group and shares about their experience helping out during Hurricane Harvey. Shoptalk this week is with the PADRE Foundation. Learn what this Southern California group is doing to support Pediatric Adolescent Diabetes Research Education. Join the New Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! ----- 2:30 Stacey talks about Diabetes Awareness Month efforts including those from JDRF, Project Blue November and a grass roots #MakeDiabetesVisible hashtag project. 5:30 Clip of Derek Theler's #WarriorUp Video 7:00 Clip of Eric Paslay's #WarriorUp Video 7:15 Stacey interviews Eric Paslay 38:00 Stacey interviews Chris Pickering from The Betes Bros 51:00 Shoptalk segment with Shana Baker, PADRE Foundation President 55:30 Stacey talks about Lauren Stanford, who marks 20 years with type 1. Lauren and her mother, Moira, were featured in a previous show ----- Sign up for our newsletter here Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android

In October 2017, Animas announced it would exit the insulin pump business and discontinue the manufacturing and sale of Animas® Vibe® and OneTouch Ping® insulin pumps. Stacey talks to the company's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian Levy about what happened, what customers need to know and the future of insulin pumping as a business. Read the Animas statement here ----- Go behind the scenes! Join the new Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here

Go behind the scenes! Join the new Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! ----- Kelly Kunik was 8 years old when she was diagnosed on October 31, 1977. 40 years later, she is a thriving advocate, humorist and blogger (check out her site, Diabetesaliciousness). And she hasn't missed a Halloween since. Kelly shares her story - quite a few people in her family have type 1 – and gives great advice for all of us. You can also learn more about Kelly at I Wish People Knew That Diabetes.... Shoptalk this week with two companies trying to make diabetes look better. Stacey talks to Gretchen Otte from Myabetic & and Katie Larsen from Pocket Innerwear. ----- 3:00 Stacey talks about Halloween, T1D and her family 8:00 Interview with Kelly Kunik 45:30 Shoptalk with Myabetic 49:40 Shoptalk with Pocket Innerwear ----- Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here

Go behind the scenes! Join the new Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! ----- Melissa Dobbins is an RDN, CDE and award-winning food & nutrition expert. We're talking with her about food and fads, nutrition and practical and easy changes we can all make. Melissa also hosts the podcast Sound Bites and features Stacey in her latest episode. In our Community Connection, a family devastated by their toddler's diagnosis becomes inspired by her. We'll talk to Team Olivia, nine people running the NYC Marathon! Isabel & Mike Klingshirn share their daughter's diagnosis story and Olivia's aunt, Abby Wallisch talks about putting the team together. Stacey also confirms that Ross Baker finished his incredible goal of running a marathon in every state and DC. He says "51 and done!" Ross was diagnosed with type 1 as a young adult - you can hear his story in this previous episode. In our Shoptalk segment, learn about the DRI Foundation, part of the Diabetes Research Institute as Stacey talks to senior vice president Lori Weintraub. ------ Timecodes: 3:00 Stacey reads a "not so hot" Apple Podcast Review 9:30 Stacey talks about the Diabetes Empowerment Summit (more info and signup at link) 12:00 Interview with Melissa Dobbins, Guilt Free RD 39:00 Community Connection: Team Olivia & the NYC Marathon 58:00 Shoptalk with Diabetes Research Institute Foundation 1:06:00 Stacey talks about podcast reviews & subscribing ----- Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here

Join the new Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! ----- Learn about the Abbott Freestyle Libre, a Flash Glucose Monitoring System recently approved in the US. We talk to Dr. Chris Thomas, the director of biosensor technology for Abbott about what exactly the Libre is, how it works and who it's for. Plus, Bigfoot Biomedical is now partnering with Abbott to use the LIbre in their automated insulin delivery system. We talk to CEO Jeffrey Brewer to find out how what this means and what's on the horizon for Bigfoot. Good article on the partnership here from DiabetesMine. You'll also hear from Steve Hanley of KNOW Foods. Stacey wanted to speak to him after he donated all the bikes to the riders of Bike Beyond and wound up learning all about this new company. You can read more about KNOW Foods in this Sweet Life column by Kerri Sparling. Stacey also shares her take on overnight school fields trips; Benny recently spent three days away with his school. We also address the closure of Animas, what that means to the podcast, Stacey & her family and to customers. Learn more from Animas here. ----- 3:00 Stacey talks about Animas 8:00 Stacey talks about Field Trips 15:00 Interview with Chris Thomas, Abbott 33:00 Interview with Jeffrey Brewer, Bigfoot Biomedical 1:19:00 Interview with Steve Hanley, KNOW Foods ----- Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here

Weston Nordgren is the Vice President of the Nightscout Foundation, and Community Liaison for CGM in the Cloud worldwide. Behind those titles is quite a story. We talk to Wes about his son's diagnosis as an infant, their family's journey to find solutions and the power of the #WeAreNotWaiting community. Wes recently represented the CGM in the Cloud Facebook group at an exclusive international Facebook conference. He shares what he learned there and talks about his son's experience with Looping and on the new Medtronic hybrid closed loop pump. We also mention OpenAPS. In our shoptalk segment, no more chalky glucose tabs? Chris Angell says he needed something better to treat his lows, so he created GlucoLift. You'll also hear a clip of Polaroid from Truck Stop Honey's debut album. It's a very personal story and song from previous guest Amanda Jo. Ross Baker is another previous guest, Stacey calls him T1D's Marathon Man. He is set to run in the Maui Marathon on October 15th, completing an incredible mission of running a marathon in every US state and Washington DC. Find out more about Animas and their message to customers as they exit the insulin pump business. ----- 3:30 Stacey talks about Truck Stop Honey, clip of Polaroid 5:30 Animas/One Touch mention 7:00 Stacey talks about Ross Baker & the Maui Marathon 10:00 Interview with Weston Nordgren of Nightscout/CGM in the Cloud 1:01:30 Shoptalk with Chris Angell of GlucoLift ----- Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

When Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area, the Texas T1D community banded together. In the middle of the outreach was American Association of Diabetes Educators 2018 Diabetes Educator of the Year, Dr. Stephen Ponder. We speak to Dr. Ponder about the huge team of volunteers that was needed to get help where it was most needed and how Harvey was just the beginning. Since the first time "T1 Team Texas" jumped into action, devastating hurricanes hit Florida, Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands, creating even more of a need for people with diabetes in those areas. Dr. Ponder shares how organizations like Insulin4Life and others got supplies to the area and how T1 Team Texas reached people, some of whom were stranded without power or transportation. He also offers advice to help us prepare for a disaster. And don't miss the very end when he offers the secret to raising healthy kids with T1D. Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

Playing in the NFL has been a dream come true for KJ Dillon, but his type 1 diagnosis at 19 had him worried his was over before it started. He'll share how he made it through that tough time and most recently played for Houston Texans. Plus, Adam Schefter has spent his career covering sports, you probably know him as an NFL insider at ESPN. Adam's wife Shari has type 1 and he's taking part in a big contest to help JDRF. Contest info and entry here. Stacey & Adam also talk about the Glucagon App. Our Community Connection features a diabetes dad running Chicago Marathon. Wesley Bryant says doctors told him not to run, but he didn't know when to quit; now, neither does his son. More info on the JDRF team and how to donate here. Shoptalk this week is with Stay Put Medical, a new company that wants to help keep your D-gear stuck. ----- 3:00 Stacey shared the upcoming conference calendar including the Children with Diabetes Friends for Life Falls Church Conference, the Diabetes UnConference and the Weekend for Women 5:00 Stacey talks about Benny's bad low on the football field recently and how she reacted 9:30 Interview with KJ Dillon 16:00 Interview with Adam Schefter 37:00 Community Connection with Chicago Marathon runner and D-Dad Wes Bryant 53:00 Shoptalk with Mike Mangus with StayPut Medical ----- Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

She shot to fame after an appearance on NBC's The Voice, now RaeLynn is out with a big album, a big tour and lots of fans who have type 1 diabetes just like she does. Diagnosed at age 12, RaeLynn talks about managing diabetes on the road, challenges she faced early on and why she's okay (sort of) with Blake Shelton being the food police. In our community connection, he was tired of waiting for options, so a North Carolina diabetes dad went on his own to get the Libre Flash Glucose Monitor not yet available in the US. Steve Espin explains why he wanted the device for his son and how he went on eBay to get it. Plus, in our Shoptalk segment, learn more about Dancing for Diabetes from Kelly Simbolick and about BetaBionics from John Costik. ----- 4:00 Stacey explains the Libre and how it's newly approved in the UK 6:00 Stacey talks about Dexcom opening its data platform (and what that means) 10:00 RaeLynn Interview 28:00 Steve Espin / Libre Interview 47:20 Stacey shares why she prefers the Dexcom alarms and why she moved the Dexcom receiver out of her son's room 53:00 Shoptalk with John Costik from BetaBionics 57:30 Shoptalk with Kelly Simbolick from Dancing for Diabetes ----- Get even more Diabetes Connections! Sign up for our newsletter here Get our App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android As always, thanks for listening!!

Actor Derek Theler will star in the upcoming show Marvel's New Warriors, a dream come true for him. We talk to Derek about growing up with type 1 and moving to LA to pursue his career, which included a 5-year run in the show, Baby Daddy. Derek shares how he and his sister who also has T1D grew up without diabetes role models and how that fueled his desire to be one now. He explains how his Baby Daddy audition was almost ruined by a persistent low blood sugar and shares a few funny commercials he starred in before his big break (including Kayak and State Farm). Plus, a follow up on the Insulin4Life protest, which garnered some national coverage and more help for those devastated by this month's two hurricanes. (Learn more about how to help here) Lilly helps Hurricane victims. Article about T1TexasArmy (Dr. Stephen Ponder) In our shoptalk segment.. meet Amy Burrows and Becky Marval from Connected in Motion and Emily Imblum from Pump Peelz.. -------- 4:30 Help for Hurricane Harvey & Irma 7:15 Update: Protesting the price of insulin 11:30 Derek Theler interview 46:00 Shoptalk: Connected in Motion 51:00 Shoptalk: Pump Peelz ------- Get our App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

Advice and guidance for caregivers from a wellness coach with type 1. When you have a child with diabetes, it's not easy to step away and let someone else take over. But Samantha Markovitz wants us to do just that and written a new book to help. We talk about Type 1 Diabetes Caregiver Confidence, and discuss challenges and strategies to help parents feel confident about childcare, babysitters and relatives. Plus, we'll look at the grandparent perspective. Stacey interviews Rose Greenbaum, whose grandson was diagnosed T1D at age seven. Rose shares her fears and how she turned them into a passion for helping others. (Rose is Stacey's aunt and they have some family fun here as well). Learn more about Rose's efforts here. And in our Shoptalk segment, meet the man behind the book, The Faces of Diabetes. It's a picture project, but so much more. ---- Show timecodes: 3:30 Stacey talks about her family's T1D caregiver experience 10:45 Rose Greenbaum, D-Grandmother 32:00 Samantha Markovitz, author, Caregiver Confidence 1:07:00 Edward Fieder, Faces of Diabetes ---- Get our App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

Best-selling author and radio host Kurt Anderson is out with a blockbuster book, "Fantasyland, How America Went Haywire, a 500 year history." You may have seen him on the cover of The Atlantic Magazine and all over cable news this month. But you may not know he lives with type 1 diabetes. Stacey and Kurt talk about Fantasyland, as well as his other books like the fictional True Believers, where the main character has type 1. Our Community Connection calls attention to the heroes of the T1D relief efforts in Texas after Hurricane Harvey (Listen to our full episode here and find links to help/information) In Shoptalk this week, hear about a brand new product. It's called InPen and it aims to give people who use shots the same calculations & ease of use as people who use pumps. Stacey talks to Tony Galliani from Companion Medical about the product and the company. ----- 8:50 Interview with Kurt Andersen 50:00 "Shoptalk" with InPen's Tony Galliani ----- Get our App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

Learn how you can help those hit by Hurricane Harvey. Stacey talks to Anne Imber who's working with Dr. Stephen Ponder, Kelley Champ Crumpler and many others to help coordinate the local effort. Anne shares what it's like right now in Houston, what they need and how to get it there. Team 1 Texas Diabetes Relief is made of local diabetes community members. Anne also recommends you consider donating to the "big guns" of ADA, JDRF & Insulin for Life, which are working together to get supplies to the area. Beyond Type 1 is also putting out great information. See links/info below for all groups. Team 1 Texas Diabetes Disaster Relief Needed: Gift cards to Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreen, etc Send to: Brazos Valley Endocrinology 4508 Mills Park Circle Suite 500 College Station, TX 77845 ATT: Kelly Champ Beyond Type 1 Love & Help for Texas Insulin For Life / ADA / JDRF ------ Get our App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

Can using a CGM help people with type 2 diabetes who don't use insulin pumps? Tomas Walker is Dexcom's Director of Clinical Projects. He shares the results of their new DIaMonD study (Multiple Daily Injections and Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Diabetes). Of course we also cover issues relevant to the type 1 community; Stacey asks about CGM use and Medicare coverage, possible changes to the Dexcom adhesive, and closed loop systems. In our Community Connection this week, blogger Mindy Bartleson says sharing only the positive side of diabetes had a price. After going through some serious burnout, she wants to help others by sharing an honest look at growing up with chronic condition and mental illness. Mindy has a new book and is crowdfunding to publish (click to learn more and help). Mindy also talks about the untethered or POLI method (pumper on long acting insulin) where she uses both a long-acting injection and her insulin pump. New segment this week, called Shoptalk! Every diabetes convention has a big vendor floor where exhibitors show off the latest and greatest and educate consumers about their products or business. Stacey interviewed all 50 exhibitors(!) from the Friends for Life Conference and we'll be sharing those stories in the next few months. This week, learn about The Barton Center from associate director Lindsey Charest. ----- 4:00 Stacey shares an amazing letter from a listener in Japan who says the podcast helped through the "despair" of diagnosis 13:00 Interview with Tomas Walker 31:30 Interview with Mindy Bartleson 50:00 Shoptalk with The Barton Center ----- Get our App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

#Insulin4All is a campaign to bring attention to, and do something about, the high price of insulin. Stacey talks with T1International's founder and director Elizabeth Rowley about what the organization is trying to do and how we can all get involved. A demonstration is planned in front of Eli Lilly and Company international corporate headquarters in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana Saturday, September 9th at 1-3pm. There's also an online day of action on September 8th. Find out more about the movement here. Join the #Insulin4All event Facebook group ------ Get our App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

Diabetes Forecast Magazine names their People to Know for 2017. Modeled after Time Magazine's top 100, it's all about finding the movers shakers and game changers in the diabetes world. On the list? Your host, Stacey Simms! You'll hear from Diabetes Forecast Editor Kelly Rawlings, who shares how this special issue comes together. Kelly also talks about how she balances having type 1 for more than 40 years and working in the diabetes field. Stacey is honored to be part of this incredible list. She was interviewed for the issue by radio show host Jonathan Shuffield. Listen to their interview and then hear why Jonathan kept his type 2 diagnosis to himself for a very long time. Time codes: 9:00 Kelly Rawlings, Diabetes Forecast Editor 31:00 Jonathan Shuffield interviews Stacey 56:30 Shuffield shares his story ------- Diabetes Connections and Stacey are nominated for a podcast award! Please add your endorsement to the WEGO Health Awards Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

After ten weeks and more than 4000 miles, 20 riders with type 1 diabetes completed their epic journey from New York to California. In this episode, hear the heart-pounding and emotional Bike Beyond finish and listen to the man who started it all talk about what the event has meant to him. We also catch up with several riders during a rest day a few days before the finish. Those interviews took place while they were relaxing in a hot tub (a first for our show)! Stacey also talks about the great people behind the Real Life Diabetes Podcast and shares events she's traveling to in the next few weeks. Find out more about supporting Bike Beyond so that Beyond Type 1 can continue to fund diabetes programs (listed here) Time Codes: 8:30 Bike Beyond finish line and front tire "dip" 12:30 Walt Drennan speaks about finally feeling "normal." Six Bike Beyond riders talk about the trip: 18:15 Perri Silverheart 22:00 Abbey Brau 29:30 Matt Swain 34:50 Sid Sharma 39:00 Cassidy Robinson 45:30 Jesse Lavine Diabetes Connections and Stacey are nominated for a podcast award! Please add your endorsement to the WEGO Health Awards Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

This summer, some diabetes camps have had a few special visitors. American Idol's Crystal Bowersox and Olympic Skier Kris Freeman have been talking to kids about following their dreams while living with type 1 diabetes. It's part of the Lilly Camp Care Package which provides scholarships, education, ambassadors and insulin to diabetes camps. Kris Freeman is hoping to make the Olympic Ski Team for the 5th time next year. He was told at diagnosis that he needed to give up his Olympic dreams. Instead, he's on track to appear at his fifth Olympic games next year. Crystal Bowersox was the runner up in American Idol in 2010, the 9th season of the show. Just out with a new album, she talks about why she comes back to the Friends for Life Conference and what she gets out of sharing her story with kids and adults with type 1. We also profile Bike Beyond rider Jesse Lavine, talking food, college and why he decided to jump into this cross country adventure. Plus, information about back to school: Register for the ADA Safe at School Webinar August 10th Beyond Type 1 Back to School Info Request a JDRF Back to School Toolkit We need your help! Diabetes Connections and Stacey are nominated for a podcast award! Please at your endorsement to the WEGO Health Awards Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

This week, a conversation with KJ Howe, author of The Freedom Broker, a thriller featuring a heroine with type 1 diabetes. Howe's grandfather had T1D and she wants to make sure this book is true to the condition while weaving it in to a thrilling story about hostage negotiation, family ties, betrayal and mystery. The Freedom Broker has been compared to the Jason Bourne series for it's adventure and seat-of-your-pants pacing. After the interview, Stacey shares her thoughts about how type 1 diabetes is represented here and gives a review of the story, the characters and the book itself. Plus, as we follow along with Bike Beyond, the cross country bike ride with 20 people with type 1, we found out there's a documentary in the works. We'll talk to Neil Greathouse about how he's putting the movie version of the ride together. We need your help! Diabetes Connections and Stacey are nominated for a podcast award! Please vote: WEGO Health Awards Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

Every two years JDRF brings 150 children to Washington DC to tell their stories to members of Congress. This week, you'll hear how Children's Congress works, who attends and what this event means for families who participate, even years later. There's so much going on in this episode, we broke it down by time code below! We also continue our look at Bike Beyond, an epic cross country adventure from Beyond Type 1. 20 riders with type 1 diabetes traveling from New York to California all summer long. 5:10 Silvi Pold, diagnosed type 1 at age 8 is the social media and activities coordinator for Bike Beyond. Silvi shares why, as someone who loves outdoor adventure, even she thought a team of T1D bikers riding cross country was an "audacious" goal. 21:30 Alisa Norris, Chief Marketing and Communications Office at JDRF and a mother of two T1D sons explains how JDRF Children's Congress got started and what happens during the 3 day event. 36:00 Brec Bassinger is best known for the title role in Nickelodeon's "Bella and the Bulldogs." She's also starred in TV's "The Goldbergs," "School of Rock," and co-stars in the upcoming feature movie "Status Update." Brec is attending JDRF CC as a special guest this year. She talks about what helped her pursue her dream of acting after a T1D diagnosis at age 8. Stacey's son Benny sits in on the interview - he and Brec swap some Nick Jonas stories! 55:30 Lauren Stanford attended JDRF CC at age 11 as a delegate and again two years later as Kid Chair. Lauren shares how much the experience meant to her then and how it's influenced her as she pursued a career in Washington, DC. We need your help! Diabetes Connections and Stacey are nominated for some podcast awards! Please check them out and vote: WEGO Health Awards People's Choice Podcast Awards (voting closes 7/31) Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

This week, two valuable groups are coming together for a big event this fall. For the first time, The Diabetes UnConference and Diabetes Sisters Weekend for Women will be at the same time in the same place. Stacey talks to Christel Aprigliano from the Unconference and Anna Norton from Diabetes Sisters talk about their groups and why they decided to have a "peanut butter in my chocolate!" moment. Plus.. checking in with Bike Beyond. This week meet Kevin Moore, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1971. And we need your help! Diabetes Connections and Stacey are nominated for some podcast awards! Please check them out and vote: WEGO Health Awards People's Choice Podcast Awards Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

This week we find out all about a new reality TV show called Reversed. It premieres July 18th on Discovery Life Channel featuring people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The brainchild is producer & host Charles Mattocks and he's well aware that the name is raising eyebrows. Stacey talks to Charles about the show, his opinions about the diabetes community and healthcare providers/pharmaceutical companies. He talks about why that's already rubbed some people the wrong way and shares some of the tough-love methods you'll see on the show. Plus, week six of our coverage of Bike Beyond! 20 riders, all with type 1, heading from NY to California. This week, you'll hear from Amanda Oberski.. who at first.. wasn't a fan of the idea of a cross country ride. In fact, she thought it sounded horrible! And is that diet soda really diet? This article from MySugr gave Stacey the idea to check once and for all. She'll share how it really helped on a recent trip to Disney World. Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

This week, Stacey's traveling to the Children with Diabetes Friends for Life Conference. She's giving the closing keynote: "Making Diabetes Connections at Home." In this episode, Stacey go over some of the advice to make your own real life connections. We also get reports from the road as Bike Beyond rolls on. Hear from 4 cyclists, all with type 1, who share some of the ups and downs as they continue their cross country adventure. Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

A bonus episode this week to get the word out about Banting's Ghost. Stephen Richert is a photographer and film maker who was diagnosed with type 1 at age 16. His website and project Living Vertical is a way to document his adventures and share his family's story. Now, Stephen is working on a new project: documenting the insulin access crisis in America. Named after Sir Frederick Banting, one of the researchers who discovered insulin in 1923 and sold his share of the patent for $1, Banting's Ghost is a way to document the people who are struggling. Stephen is looking for funding - you can learn more and donate here. The deadline for the first phase of funding is June 30th, which is why we're pushing out this bonus episode. If you're hearing this episode after June 30th, please check out the links anyway to stay up to date with the project and how you may still be able to help. Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

This week, Mike Avery shares the story of growing up in a family of in-demand Hollywood stuntmen, his dad, mom and brothers are all well known in the industry. Mike was diagnosed with type 1 at age 8, when he was already working. Find out how he learned to manage diabetes while jumping out of planes, off bridges and under pounds of TV makeup. Of course, Mike also has to manage T1D in every day life and shares which is harder, diabetes or death-defying movie stunts. Plus, week 4 of our coverage of Bike Beyond. Find out why Ryan Dunn got involved less than two years after being diagnosed. Less than a month after diagnosis in college, Ryan left for China on a long-planned trip to study abroad. Find out how he did it, how to say "diabetes" in Mandarin, and why he became the logistic manager of this cross country trip. In this episode, Stacey also talks about a visit to diabetes camp from American Ninja Warrior Kyle Cochran and an update on T1D's Marathon Man Ross Baker. Baker is on a mission to run a marathon in every US state (and DC). He just checked off Alaska, leaving only Hawaii to go! Get the app and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

This week, meet three hard-working people with diabetes who are dedicating themselves to helping others with T1D. DiaTribe editor & columnist Adam Brown is the author of Bright Spots & Landmines, the diabetes guide "I wish someone had handed me." Adam talks about his diagnosis as a teen, why he decided to write the book and what topics were more difficult for him. Stacey also checks in with Bike Beyond! This week, Miss American contestant Sierra Sandison shares why she wanted to join the cross-country ride. You can learn more and donate to Bike Beyond here. Plus, what's Dancing 4 Diabetes? Elizabeth Forrest started this event when she was diagnosed at age 10. Eighteen years later, it's turned into a year-round event that's helping educate and raise awareness. Get the app and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

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 type 1 diabetes, this took a lot of planning, extra supplies and learning as they went. Lija shares their story. Also this week, as we follow Bike Beyond all summer long, Stacey talks to Sid Sharma. Sid was diagnosed with type 1 two years ago, at age 27. He's already biked from London to Paris and is excited to travel through America with the team. Get the app and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

Lots of news from Dexcom recently! Stacey talks with retired Chief Technical Officer Jorge Valdes about the Apple Watch announcement and much more. (This interview took place just before the FDA approved Dexcom G5 for Android, but that news is covered in the episode). Dexcom/Android info & compatible devices CNBC article on Apple/Dexcom Stacey also talks about the news that Beyond Type 1 is taking over Diabetes Hands Foundation's TuDiabetes.org and EsTuDiabetes.org More from DHF here Stacey shares her personal connection to DHF and mentions this Big Blue Test video that she and her son made a few years ago.

This summer, 20 people with type 1 diabetes will make an incredible journey. From June 3 to August 11, Team Bike Beyond is crossing the USA, cycling from New York to California. This week, meet the man who asked Beyond Type 1 to take a chance on the event, and the woman who said yes. Stacey talks with cyclist Walt Drennan and Beyond Type 1 CEO Sarah Lucas about how the idea for the trip came about, the work that went into launching the ride and what they hope to accomplish along the way. Each week during Bike Beyond, Diabetes Connections will bring you stories from the ride and profile a different cyclist. They're not professionals, just people with type 1 who wanted to take an extraordinary challenge. (There are actually 20 riders and one D-Mom along on this journey). Stacey also shares a bit about the end of the school year & how the first year of middle school went for her son. Plus, we talk about the summer diabetes conferences on the calendar like ADA, Friends for Life & AADE. Get the app and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

Amy Tenderich is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of DiabetesMine, one of the oldest and most respected diabetes blog sites. Ten years ago, she wrote an open letter to Steve Jobs about diabetes technology. The letter went viral and Amy turned that energy and feedback into an international crowd-sourcing competition called the DiabetesMine Design Challenge. That led to the influential annual DiabetesMine Innovation Summit, and a biannual meeting of tech developers called the DiabetesMine D-Data ExChange, which is happening again June 9. Stacey & Amy talk about what prompted her to write that letter and what she thinks has changed most since that time. Amy also shares her personal story, she was diagnosed as an adult in 2003, and explains what the D-Data ExChange is all about. Also this week, Stacey shares a follow-up about a previous Community Connection, Willl's Way. We talk about getting diabetes gear to stick in the summer sweat and wet (listen to the episode referenced here) and get ready for Bike Beyond. Diabetes Connections is partnering with the folks at Beyond Type 1 to bring you stories from an epic cycling trip from NY to San Francisco. Diabetes Connections is now available as an app! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

Jason Gensler has the unique experience of being one of the longest users of one of the newest insulin pumps. He started in a pivotal trial of the Medtronic 670G two years ago and has been allowed to keep using it ever since. Jason shares his misgivings about going back to Medtronic; he had a bad experience with a previous pump and sensor. He also talks about why he feels this system is revolutionary and has given him a new way of looking at managing T1D. This interview is the first we're sharing that was not conducted by Stacey. Jason is interviewed by Weston Nordren, Vice President of the Nightscout Foundation and Community Outreach for the Foundation. It was originally presented as a video (you can watch here) Note: Jason Gensler does NOT work for Medtronic and is not compensated by them. He did not pay for the pump/sensor system as he received it as part of a clinical trial.

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 in the US to travel the parks, after living and traveling abroad for many years. He also explains why he's made his trip a fund raiser for JDRF. As of this episode air date, Jeremy will be about six weeks into his trip. We caught up with him near the beginning. Stacey also talks about the new iPhone & Android apps available for Diabetes Connections. Now it's easier than ever to listen to the podcast and share it with friends and family touched by type 1 diabetes. Click here to get the iPhone App Click here to get the Android App

This week, diabetes educator Heather Lage has a daughter with type 1 and a son who's tested positive through the screening service TrialNet. TrialNet offers a screening test that can detect markers for T1D called autoantibodies up to 10 years before diagnosis. What's it like to know your child will get type 1 diabetes? What does her son think about it? Heather Lage shares her family's story. TrialNet's ultimate goal is to learn enough about diabetes to prevent it. Many people who test positive are given the chance to enroll in clinical trials. Also this week, a look at the 8th annual Diabetes Blog Week. Stacey talks with Karen Graffeo who started this event and has been amazed at the growth. Plus, Stacey announces her partnership with Bike Beyond, a cross-country bike event from the people at Beyond Type 1. Stay tuned or more information and on the road reports from these incredible bikers, all of whom have T1D.

This week, Ed Damiano talks about his Bionic Pancreas project. Using a pump called the iLet and a Dexcom CGM, the only information the Bionic Pancreas needs is the user's body weight. It adapts to you, no need to figure out insulin to carb ratios or correction factors. The iLet will eventually come to market using both insulin and glucagon, but the first version will be insulin-only. Stacey & Ed talk about the long journey to get to this point, why he had to start a brand new kind of company (Beta Bionics) to help bring the iLet to market and just when he expects it to be available. Stacey also shares some of what she learned at the recent HealthEVoices Conference and talks about the milestone of this episode: It's the 100th regularly scheduled show for Diabetes Connections!

This week, finding the humor in a life with diabetes. Stand-up comedian Chelcie Rice talks about the business of comedy and about using his own life with T1D, including eye surgery, in his act. Chelcie & Stacey also talk about his diagnosis as a young adult, how he uses the comedy circuit to raise money for diabetes causes and to educate about stereotypes. Stacey also talks about Apple's "secret diabetes" plans and gives another tip of the week from a listener. How can you remember to take that extra vial of insulin from the hotel fridge? A very creative answer...

Roddy Riddle recently completed one of the most brutal & extreme races in the world. The 6633 Arctic Ultra is a 350 solo foot race through brutal cold, wind and isolation. Dozens enter and only a few finish ever year. Roddy is the first and only person with type 1 diabetes to enter the race so far, and the first T1D to finish it. He had to withdraw from the race in 2016. He shares why he was so motivated to finish and what he learned from last time around that helped him not only make it all the way, but come in second. In our Community Connection this week, we check back in with the Elbow Bump Kid, Logan Merwin. He's raising money for several diabetes causes, including CWD Friends for Life Conference. His big news? He's got a sponsor! We'll talk about how a race truck team got involved.

Anthony Hightower has used Afrezza for the past two years. He credits it (along with a Toujeo, a newer basal insuin) with completely changing his T1D management. In addition to excellent numbers, Anthony shares what else Afrezza has to offer. He explains, he liked it so much, he went to work for Mannkind, the company that makes Afrezza. He and Stacey also talk about the challenges Anthony faced since his diagnosis as a teenager. He admits he spent 20 years trying to avoid thinking about diabetes and credits the online community & the Diabetes Unconference with saving his life. Stacey also shares what those little "clips" are that come with some pump insets. Her family learned the hard way at the beach a while back! She shares how her husband McGyver'd a solution when they'd left the clips at home. And, find out how to contribute to our 100th episode coming up soon!

Neil Greathouse has a fantastic Instagram account ("The Betes") where he posts videos of life with type 1 diabetes. It's an entertaining look at the ups and downs of T1D, but Neil wasn't always able to find humor in his situation. Diagnosed while in the very last stages of Air Force training, he had to put aside a life-long dream. Stacey & Neil talk about the path he wound up taking and how he's used his creativity to help people along the way. Neil has also produced a short film: Type1Day1. In collaboration with Beyond Type 1 and released on Word Diabetes Day in 2015, it highlights the strength of the diabetes community. Stacey also talks about a new summer NHL program for kids in Canada with type 1 and discusses the JDRF Walks in her area, happening this week. Plus, a road trip to all the US National Parks to raise money and awareness around T1D.

This week's guest is on a mission. Ross Baker wants to run a marathon in every state in the US as well as DC and he is just two states away from meeting that incredible goal. He plans to conquer Alaska & Hawaii later this year. Diagnosed with type 1 at age 19, he was at first told not to run at all, that it would be dangerous for someone with diabetes! He didn't listen and after running a few races, he felt called to try for something big. This is a story that involves determination, faith and some Bojangles sweet tea. Stacey also talks about "real people sick" and adjusting basal rates to deal with illness (and mistakes she's made in the past). Plus, an update on Jack's insulin allergy.

This week, a new campaign to stop a dangerous problem: DKA before a diabetes diagnosis. Beyond Type 1 wants to educate about the signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes in a new campaign involving pediatricians. Stacey talks to Tom Scher about the group's new multi-state campaign, how doctors are responding to it and what DKA actually is. Stacey also brings us up to date on how people with type 1 diabetes fared in the brutal Iditarod and 6633 Arctic Ultra races. Plus, if you're a mom with type 1, Glu needs your help. Hear about a survey for women with T1D who've given birth.

Tom Brobson is JDRF's National Director of Research Investment Opportunities. He was diagnosed with type 1 as an adult and has been involved personally in many artificial pancreas trials, the first of which had him hooked up to a computer in the hospital and not allowed to get up or go anywhere without a healthcare professional by his side. Of course, since then, the trials have included trials with equipment as small as a pump, CGM & smart phone. Stacey recorded Tom as he gave a presentation at a local JDRF walk kickoff event. He talks about stem cell research, the artificial pancreas project and other advances in diabetes technology. He also talks about approvals and access. In this episode, Stacey also talks about coughing for pain relief during shots and insertions. Really! We also share the adventures of people with T1D in the Arctic and in Alaska as this episode is released.

Ryan Reed was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes six years ago and was told he'd never race again. At the time, he was moving from California to North Carolina to try to get onto the NASCAR circuit. Instead of giving up, Ryan found a new doctor and got back in the driver's seat. Now a driver on NASCAR's Xfinity circuit, Ryan won at Daytona in February, the same track where he got his first Xfinity win in 2015. Stacey talks to him for this bonus episode at Roush Fenway headquarters in Concord, NC. Hear more of Ryan's story in this interview from 2016

This week, a conversation about a medical mystery and a family's search for answers. Nine-year-old Jack Smith was diagnosed with type 1 as a toddler, but in the last year he's become allergic to insulin. His mother, Jaclyn, shares their story with Stacey. About 2% of people with type 1 diabetes have an insulin allergy, but it's almost always tied to a type of insulin. They are able to switch and can continue dosing without issues. Jack has reacted to every available type of insulin & all methods of injection or infusion. Note: This interview was taped 2/28/2017, just before Jack was to go back to Duke for a new treatment. As it airs (3/7/17) the first IVIG treatment Jaclyn mentions resulted in some serious side effects, sending Jack to a local hospital. He's recovered and plans are in place to try to prevent those symptoms at the next infusion. You can follow Jack's story here (Facebook page).

Doris Hobbs is all about style and glamour. A fashion writer, model and blogger, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as an adult, as was her sister. Their father has lived with T1D since age 2. Doris talks about where her fashion sense comes from, why she loves vintage looks and clothing and how looking good is an important part of good health. Stacey also previews extreme athlete Roddy Riddle's "unfinished business." On March 10th Roddy will take his second crack at the 6633 Ultra, a grueling run that crosses the arctic circle.

Chris Ruden says he's the "only 7-fingered, diabetic speaker, adversity coach and elite Powerlifter you know!" Born with only two fingers on his left hand and a shorter left arm, Chris was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 19. Also a weight-loss and fitness coach, he can deadlift more than 600 lbs and is on track to be the world's strongest adaptive athlete. But within all that muscle is a story that starts with bullying and continues with overcoming others' expectations. Chris's sense of humor and refusal to accept limitations shine through a fun interview. Stacey also talks about JDRF Walks in her area and looks back at her family's first walk 9 years ago. They may have broken a few rules at the amusement park they were supposed to be walking through...

This week, Meri Schuhmacher-Jackson shares her unique story. Three of her four sons have type 1 diabetes. Several years ago her first husband died after a short & intense battle with cancer. Incredibly, Meri found love again. She's remarried and she and her husband have nine children between them! Meri shares her story on her blog "Our Diabetic Life." Plus.. a look at a high protein frozen treat called ProYo. This caught our eye after Stacey sampled it at a JDRF Walk and learned the company donates to diabetes causes. Founder Nathan Carey explains how he started the business. And Diabetes Podcast Week may be over, but we hope you consider support Spare a Rose and our sponsor, Wildtree, all month long!

This week: OpenAPS, Looping, Happ - a bunch of weird sounding terms that are changing the way many manage diabetes. Tim Street has lived with type 1 for 28 years, he writes a blog called Diabettech. Tim talks about the DIY systems out there right now (he's tried almost all of them) and about all the new choices for people with diabetes available now an in the next few years. Lots of conversation in this show about the "art of the possible." It's also Diabetes Podcast Week! This is the second year of Stacey's campaign to bring together podcasters and video bloggers to benefit Spare a Rose, Save a Child. Diabetes in developing countries can be a death sentence. This Valentine's day, considering donating the cost of just one rose. That can keep a child with type 1 alive for a month. A dozen roses? That cost can cover a year. Spare a Rose benefits Life for a Child, an International Diabetes Federation Program.

This week's guest, Julie De Vos has been skiing about since she could walk. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 11 she's now a coach with Riding on Insulin & program director for Connected in Motion. Julie was determined to keep skiing after her diagnosis and shares the challenges she faced as a young competitor. As an adult, a Google search led her to Connected in Motion, a Canadian diabetes athlete group and then Riding on Insulin, which encourages kids and adults with T1D to participate in action sports. Julie talks about the importance of metal health in diabetes management, looks back on her years living with T1D and offers some advice for parents and caregivers of people with diabetes. In this episode, Stacey also talks about the American Diabetes Association's new statement and petition in support of affordable insulin and previews Diabetes Podcast Week, which starts 2/6/2017.

Stacy Juba is a successful author & editor whose daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was six years old. Stacy shares how a book she put aside long ago helped her come to terms with her daughter's diagnosis and how finishing her current novel felt like a victory over T1D. This episode also features the family behind Noah's March, a new effort to raise money for T1D research. 10-year-old Noah decided he wanted to walk across America to get attention and funding for diabetes; his parents share how it's been since the walk kicked off at the start of the year.