Synopsis
Long-time broadcaster, blogger and diabetes mom Stacey Simms interviews prominent diabetes advocates, authors and speakers. She also shares personal stories of connection from people with diabetes and their friends and family.
Episodes
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One of only three NBA players EVER with T1D, Gary Forbes now inspires off the court
05/11/2024 Duration: 42minLiving with type 1 diabetes as a professional athlete is an exercise in intense management and mental stamina. Gary Forbes did it before today’s technology – no CGMs or AID pumps, not even fast acting insulin at the start of his career! – and without a diabetes community. He’s making up for lost time with that last bit.. connecting in a way that he says has changed how he looks at T1D. Of course, we’re talking about basketball – as one of only three NBA players with type 1, Gary has a very unique perspective and a great message he’s getting out in a new comic series. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Learn more about Gary's comics: Sole Survivors Learn more about Diabetes Legends and Rob Howe's other projects Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com)
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In the News... Omnipod 5 iPhone update, Libre & Dexcom news, overnight insulin pump and more!
01/11/2024 Duration: 07minIt's In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week's top stories: iPhone control for Omnipod 5 rolls out, Libre is approved for use in CT scans and MRIs, Dexcom files for 15 day wear, Luna nighttime pump goes to trial, iLet cell trials move forward and more! Find out more about Moms' Night Out Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom Edgepark Medical Supplies Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures Learn more about AG1 from Athletic Greens Drive research that matters through the T1D Exchange The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Twitter Check out Stacey's books! Learn more
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Lisa Katzenberger on 'It Belongs to the World,' Frederick Banting's Story, and Her Family’s T1D Journey
29/10/2024 Duration: 33minI talk to a LOT of people who have a child diagnosed with diabetes, so they decide to write a book. I don’t talk to a lot of children’s book authors who decide to write about diabetes. Lisa Katzenberger’s newest book – It Belongs to the World - is out right now and it tells the story of Frederick Banting. We talk about her family’s T1D story, why she wanted to write it, how the illustrator has a type 1 connection, and we get some insight into what it takes to go the traditional publishing route these days. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Learn more about "It Belongs to the World" via Amazon Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom Edgepark Medical Supplies Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from e
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Eversense 365: A deep dive into the CGM system that lasts a year
22/10/2024 Duration: 35minEversense is now a 365 day continuous glucose monitor. Their ads say One Year – One CGM. Eversense is the only CGM with a sensor that sits fully under the skin – the transmitter still sits on top but you can take that on and off. Earlier this year the FDA designated the device an iCGM which means it can now work with insulin pumps. Lots of milestones here and lots of questions for Brian Hanson, President of CGM at Ascensia Diabetes Care, the company behind eversense. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Previous episode with Eversense here Info from Eversense about the product Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom Edgepark Medical Supplies Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures
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Schools are still pushing back on CGM. How you can help the legal fight for change
15/10/2024 Duration: 29minEarlier this year, it looked like a big win for parents of kids with diabetes when the DOJ ruled that CGM can be considered standard of care. Unfortunately, the lawyers fighting for families in this case tell me it’s not that simple, the Dept of Justice ruling may have to be litigated on the local levels across the country. They’re back to talk to me about what happened, what you need to know, and how you can make your issue known, if your child’s school is giving you a hard time about continuous glucose monitoring. Our guests this week are Bonnie Roswig, an attorney with a small non profit legal center for children’s advocacy focuses on addressing legal needs of vulnerable children and Jonathan Chapel was diagnosed with type 1 as an adult in 1999. He's a private practice lawyer in CT and is a past president of his local JDRF chapter. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. From my guests: "Parents should feel comfortable
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In the News... Hurricane aid, Medtronic recall, Mounjaro supply update, stem cell T1D success... and more!
11/10/2024 Duration: 08minIt's In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week's top stories: Hurricane aid for people with diabetes, Medtronic safety warning, stem cell updates for type 1, new study about teens and young adults with type 1, and Ryan Reed returns to racing. Find out more about Moms' Night Out Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom Edgepark Medical Supplies Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures Learn more about AG1 from Athletic Greens Drive research that matters through the T1D Exchange The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Twitter Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about every
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Mental Health and T1D – Support & Advice from a Passionate Endo
08/10/2024 Duration: 46minWe know the importance of mental health support during a type 1 diagnosis, so why isn’t there much of any? We know the answers – time, money, patient and caregiver bandwidth, but can’t we do something here? I’m talking to an endo who feels passionately that we can, and his team is trying their best in our difficult system to make a difference. He’s got actionable advice for you, even if your health care team doesn’t provide mental health resources. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom Edgepark Medical Supplies Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures Drive research that matters through the T1D Exchange The best way to keep up with Stacey and
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Testing for T1D has changed - what you (and your doctor) need to know about screening
01/10/2024 Duration: 38minWe’ve been hearing a lot more about screening for type 1 diabetes – I saw my first mainstream commercial for it last week – but what does that mean? If you have type 1 or you have a child with T1D, are you thinking about screening other family members? Should you? Over the summer new guidelines were announced for health care providers – including mental health guidelines. There’s a lot to unpack here.. my guest is the director of community screening and clinical trials education with BT1D. My guest this week is Anastasia Albanese-O'Neill, the director of community screening and clinical trials education with BT1D. As you’ll hear, her daughter was diagnosed in 2002.. and Anastasia transitioned to a career in diabetes education and research a few years later. This summer, Breakthrough T1D led an effort to develop the first internationally agreed-upon guidance for anyone who tests positive for T1D autoantibodies, co-published today in the journals Diabetes Care and Diabetologia. This podcast is not intended as
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In the News... Insulin price lawsuit, new CGM approved, diabetes camp scholarships... and more!
27/09/2024 Duration: 08minIt’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: The FTC sues PBMs over insulin pricing, a new CGM is approved in Europe, more news about GLP-1s but some research says it may not work as well for one population, diabetes camps are invited to apply for grants, and more! Find out more about Moms' Night Out Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom Edgepark Medical Supplies Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures Learn more about AG1 from Athletic Greens Drive research that matters through the T1D Exchange The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Twitter Check out Stac
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How "Accidental Demons" author Clare Edge keeps diabetes real, even in a fantasy novel
24/09/2024 Duration: 41minClare Edge says “Diabetes is the least interesting thing about me, I don't actually like talking about it.” But she also wrote a fantastic new book all about – diabetic witch. The main character of "Accidental Demons" is a middle school aged witch with type 1 who can’t stop conjuring when she pricks her finger. We’ll talk about the book, Clare’s story of finding her way in the diabetes community, fighting the pursuit of perfection, and a lot more. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Learn more about Clare Thanks to Matt Tarro for his help with Moms' Night Out Denver! Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom Edgepark Medical Supplies Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures Drive re
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A new era of CGM? Dexcom’s Jake Leach on Stelo, G7 updates and more.
17/09/2024 Duration: 34minFor the first time, you can buy a continuous glucose monitor over the counter, no prescription needed. This summer we went from no CGMs available this way, to now having two. This week we’re talking about the Dexcom Stelo with the company’s COO Jake Leach. We’ll talk about Stelo and get an update on G7 features including Dexcom’s plans to address concerns over Geofencing, and issues that can potentially arise if you travel outside your home country. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom Edgepark Medical Supplies Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures Drive research that matters through the T1D Exchange The best way to keep up with Stacey and
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In the News... CGM in space, diet and type 1 diabetes study, GLP-1 gel in development, and more!
13/09/2024 Duration: 08minIt’s In the News! A look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: Dexcom CGM is worn in space, two over-the-counter CGMs are now available, a large new study looks at potential dietary causes of type 1, and researchers are looking at a gel version of GLP-1 medications. Find out more about Moms' Night Out Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom Edgepark Medical Supplies Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures Learn more about AG1 from Athletic Greens Drive research that matters through the T1D Exchange The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Twitter Check out Stacey's books! Learn
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Making it to the Big Leagues with T1D: Minnesota Twins draft pick Jaime Ferrer
10/09/2024 Duration: 30minJaime Ferrer was diagnosed with type 1 at age three.. and this summer was drafted into Major League Baseball by the Minnesota Twins. I caught up with him to ask him your questions about works out, playing with a pump, how he managed the college recruitment process, and more. He’s a great kid and this was a fun one. I should note that many of you know Jamie’s mother Mila Ferrer. She’s been blogging about her family’s experience for a long time, does a lot of work with Beyond Type 1 and is an advocate for the Latino diabetes community. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her on some of the past Beyond Type 1 projects. Jaime was drafted by the Twins this summer and he’s currently practicing and playing with their minor league team Fort Myers Mighty Mussels. He is also part of the Tandem Diabetes Ambassador program. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Follow Jaime Ferrer on Instagram Joint interview with Jaime and Mila F
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Travel Alert: What You Need to Know About Geofencing and Dexcom G7
03/09/2024 Duration: 31minTraveling 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 back is going to be an issue. We’ll talk about how this works, why it’s in place, and what you can do about it. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Find out more about Moms' Night Out - registration is open for Denver and Philadelphia! More from Dexcom More from Loop & Learn: https://www.loopnlearn.org/g7-geofence/ Stacey's free travel guide and packing list: https://bit.ly/DiabetesCxnsTravel Previous episode with Dexcom's Jake Leach Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon inje
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In the News.. Omnipod 5 approved for type 2, bright light at night diabetes link, Zepbound price cut, and more!
30/08/2024 Duration: 08minIt’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! Find out more about Moms' Night Out Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom Edgepark Medical Supplies Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures Learn more about AG1 from Athletic Greens Drive research that matters through the T1D Exchange The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram
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Why Medtronic and Abbott are teaming up - and what it means for you
27/08/2024 Duration: 25minMedtronic 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 to both companies. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Find out more about Moms' Night Out - registration is open for Denver and Philadelphia! Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom Edgepark Medical Supplies Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures Drive research that matters through the T1D Exchange The best way to keep up with Stace
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Kicking down barriers: Chris Bright is inspiring the next generation of athletes with T1D
20/08/2024 Duration: 37minIt’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 the founder of The Diabetes Football Community. Chris shares his early challenges, how his mother’s experience with type 1 affected their family, and what he wants you all to know about playing any sport with diabetes. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Find out more about Moms' Night Out - registration is open for Denver and Philadelphia! Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Lear
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In the News... weekly basal + semaglutide, liver targeted insulin, Lance Bass educates about LADA, and more!
16/08/2024 Duration: 07minIt’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 visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom Edgepark Medical Supplies Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures Learn more about AG1 from Athletic Greens Drive research that matters through the T1D Exchange The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Twitter Check out Stacey's books! Learn mo
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“It connects me with joy” - Meet storm chaser Jen Walton
13/08/2024 Duration: 42minThis 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 she prepares and manages with T1D on board, and how she’s encouraging other women and girls to share her passion for extreme weather. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Check out Jen Walton's Instagram Find out more about Moms' Night Out - registration is open for Denver and Philadelphia! Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom Edgepark Medical Supplies Check out
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The journey to diabetes independence: when T1D parenting becomes “Customer Support”
30/07/2024 Duration: 26minI 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" Find out more about Moms' Night Out - registration is open for Denver and Philadelphia! Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom Edgepark Medical Supplies Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures Drive research that matters through the T1D Exchange The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Pag