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This is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesThree T1D Milestones (29 Yrs, 13 Yrs, 5 Yrs)September 2024 brought three big milestones for us:Colleen's had T1D for 29 years, Jessie's had it for 13 years, and the podcast turned 5! We're sharing our high points, low points, and lessons learned over the years for these big markers.Listen all the way through for an announcement.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2024-09-1733 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesJessie’s Rugby NationalsJessie plays Division 1 Women's Rugby for Montana State University, and this year her team went to Nationals in Washington, D.C.! In this episode, Colleen interviews Jessie about her Nationals experience and what it took to manage her blood sugars not just on the trip there, but during the games themselves.T1D does not have to stop you from playing impact sports! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2023-07-0418 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 200: Our Top T1D Stories & AnecdotesWe're officially at 200 episodes! In today's milestone production, Jessie & Colleen share some of our most memorable T1D stories and anecdotes from over the years.Our lives are made up of stories, and living with T1D adds an interesting layer on top of those stories. Every moment has T1D lurking somewhere, but sometimes it comes to the front and becomes the main character.Listen in as we go back and forth with these stories!What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on...
2023-06-1336 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 194: How to Get Exercise When it Feels HardHow do you exercise when it feels hard? Sometimes, you just don't feel motivated to get up, go to the gym, or move your body. Colleen & Jessie talk about different ways to handle that, and experimenting with what it takes to get you out the door and doing something—anything.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2023-05-0219 min
The Novel Writing PodcastDAY 47 Using Fewer WordsThis is the companion episode to The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge DAY 47 VIDEO: Using Fewer Words. Or, how to annoy Colleen's mom by saying "less" when you actually mean "fewer".Send us a textWhat to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate Link Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE (Full Playlist Coming in October) Work with members of the Tally Ink Author Services Team Read Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm) Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Ta...
2023-04-1602 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 191: How to Meal Prep on a Busy ScheduleDo you stress out about meal prepping when you have such a busy schedule? If you don't have a lot of time, trying to figure out meal prep can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Jessie and Colleen share their tips for meal prepping when you 1) have T1D, and 2) have a lot going on.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2023-04-1117 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 190: How to Modify Recipes to be T1D FriendlyDo you ever look at a recipe on Pinterest and immediately think that eating it as-is would just wreck your blood sugars? As T1Ds, we need to know what's in foods and what might make those foods easier on us. In this episode, Jessie and Colleen discuss how to modify recipes to make them friendlier to YOUR T1D.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2023-04-0420 minThe Novel Writing PodcastThe 60-Day Novel Writing ChallengeWhat is the 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge? What's Professional Premium? Colleen and Halie answer these questions and more in this episode of The Novel Writing Podcast. If you've got an itch of an idea for a book, the challenge can take you from blank page to the first 50,000 words of that book in just two months. Don't believe us? Check out testimonials from some of our success stories at https://www.inspiredforward.com.Send us a textWhat to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate Li...
2023-02-2109 minThe Novel Writing PodcastThe Top 3 Obstacles Holding Writers BackWhenever aspiring or interested people approach us about wanting to write a book, inevitably they share obstacles they think hold them back from being able to actually do it. In this episode, Halie and Colleen break down each of those obstacles and how Tally Ink and The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge help writers move past them.Send us a textWhat to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate Link Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE (Full Playlist Coming in October) Work with members of...
2023-02-1511 minThe Novel Writing PodcastWhy Writing is ImportantHave you ever questioned why writing is even important? Even if you've had a lifelong dream to publish a novel, you may question how writing affects the rest of your life. In this episode, Colleen and Halie discuss six reasons why writing is important, even for established writers.Send us a textWhat to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate Link Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE (Full Playlist Coming in October) Work with members of the Tally Ink Author Services Team Read Co...
2023-02-1405 minThe Novel Writing PodcastIntroduction to The Novel Writing PodcastDive into the first episode of the Novel Writing Podcast with your host Colleen and her sometimes-guest Halie Fewkes Damewood! Here, we give you the gist of who we are, what we do, and what you can expect from this podcast. Send us a textWhat to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate Link Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE (Full Playlist Coming in October) Work with members of the Tally Ink Author Services Team Read Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chr...
2023-02-1305 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 179: Get to Know Colleen & Jessie AgainGet to know Jessie and Colleen again! With the podcast now over 3 years old, we’re going to reintroduce ourselves! A lot has changed from when we started in 2019, so it’s time to give y’all an update and list off some accomplishments we’re proud of from the past few years.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2023-01-1719 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 171: How to Prevent BurnoutHow do you prevent burnout with type 1 diabetes? It will depend from T1D to T1D, but it boils down to self awareness of your triggers, having a solid list of self-care practices, and being willing to get help if you need it. Listen in for things that Colleen & Jessie do to prevent burnout. Don't know your burnout triggers or burnout signs? Listen to one of our past episodes on burnout: Episode 26: Diabetes BurnoutEpisode 114: Top Tips for Dealing with BurnoutRead the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episode...
2022-11-2216 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 170: World Diabetes Day 2022World Diabetes Day comes around every year on November 14th in honor of Frederick Banting's birthday. WDD is a day of education and advocacy for the diabetes community regardless of what type you have. In this episode, Jessie & Colleen share what World Diabetes Day 2022 means to them and why it's important to make time to celebrate or recognize this international day for the diabetes community.Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeWhat to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on...
2022-11-1511 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 158: Insulin 4 All, with Iesha M.Iesha M, former head of Arizona's Insulin4All Chapter, shares what it's like to ration insulin to survive. Her experience advocating for access to insulin led to a visit to the White House, and her time supporting T1International's Insulin4All campaign.Leader's Lab Podcast Interview: http://bit.ly/TheLeadersLabSPOTIFYLeader's Lab Podcast Author Bio: http://www.drcharitytv.com/colleen-mitchellRead the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesWhat to...
2022-08-2313 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 138: Stress Management 2.0Take a deeper dive into stress management 2.0 with us! Jessie & Colleen discuss different techniques for handling the stressors of type 1 diabetes. These tips are less about the actions we take (see episode 18) and more about starting with how we think about the circumstances we're stressing about.Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts F...
2022-04-0555 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 124: Diabetes Goals for 2022Colleen & Jessie share a recap of 2021 goals, and set new diabetes goals for 2022. When setting diabetes goals, it's important to run them through the filter of these three questions: WHAT, WHO, and WHY.Listen in to get ideas for your goals for 2022 and beyond!Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Ap...
2021-12-2821 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 120: Pump WarrantiesWondering about your insulin pump warranty? Are you one of those people who reads the warranty agreement, or are you like me (Colleen) in that you only pay attention when something breaks?In this episode, Jessie and Colleen share some high-level information about the pump warranties for Tandem, Medtronic, and Omnipod. For specifics on YOUR insulin pump, please check your paperwork or give your pump rep a call.Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show no...
2021-11-3032 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 104: Jessie & Colleen Interview Each OtherColleen and Jessie spend this episode interviewing each other! We talk diabetes, life plans, college experience, and many of the usual questions we ask our guests.Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2021-08-101h 02This is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 81: Gestational Diabetes, with Julia ToothacreJulia Toothacre joins us to talk about gestational diabetes, and how it changed her life not just during pregnancy, but ever since.Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2021-03-021h 13This is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 80: How Puberty Affects T1D ControlPuberty affects T1D whether we like it or not, but it doesn't have to be a huge problem. Find out what to expect and how other people have dealt with it. Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2021-02-2330 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 79: How Partners Handle T1D, with Tim MitchellEver wonder how partners/spouses handle their respective person's type 1 diabetes? This week, Jessie and I talk with my husband Tim about his experience with handling my T1D and the effect it's had on his life as my partner.Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow C...
2021-02-1628 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 78: Bogus Cures & Claims Across HistoryCinnamon, okra water, bitter gourd... What do these things have in common? They're all bogus cures for type 1 diabetes. Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2021-02-0922 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 77: The Diabetes App, with CEO Sean and CMO Taylor**DISCLAIMER**This episode was recorded and released 8-12 months before the accusations against TDA by @missdiabetes on Instagram.This is Type 1 no longer associates with TDA nor encourages our listeners to join that community. Sean Zaboroski and Taylor Beatty, CEO and CMO of DMP, the Diabetes App, talk about the new community app.Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesJoin...
2021-02-0238 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 76: Habit Change Strategies & Life ImprovementDon't get caught up with your bad diabetes habits. Learn the strategies of habit change and how they apply when you have T1D.Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2021-01-2628 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 75: Rebellious Diabetes, with Danya AlkhatibDanya Alkhatib shares the rebellious side of diabetes and what happens when hospitals treat PWD like numbers instead of humans.Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2021-01-1938 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 74: The Discovery of Insulin, 99 Years LaterLearn about the discovery of insulin, 99 years later. In 1922, insulin was first used to treat diabetes, to enormous success. Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2021-01-1216 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 73: Sibling Perspectives Part 2, with Charlie TuggeyWhat is it like for Jessie's brother to experience her diabetes? Listen as Charlie Tuggey shares his sibling perspectives with us.Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2021-01-0539 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 72: Reviewing our 2020 Diabetes Goals & Setting New OnesHow did your 2020 diabetes goals go? What are you planning to accomplish in 2021? Make a plan, because if you don't, you're planning to fail.Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-12-2921 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 71: CGM ManufacturersIn this episode we cover the main CGM manufacturers: overview, pros, cons, features, benefits, and what's coming next for each.Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-12-2252 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 70: Day-to-Day Mental Health, with Annette MulliganBehavioral wellness coach Annette Mulligan discusses mental health with diabetes. She's committed to guiding living beyond diagnoses.Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-12-1559 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 69: Insulin Pump ManufacturersIn this episode we cover the three big insulin pump manufacturers: overview, pros, cons, features, benefits, and what's coming next for each.Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-12-0844 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 68: Artificial SweetenersJessie & I share our experiences with artificial sweeteners. Learn about the different types of artificial sweeteners, sugar substitutes, and even some naturally occurring low-calorie sweeteners, and how they affect people with T1D. As with most things in diabetes, your mileage may vary and I always encourage you to do your own research and experimentation with the things that could affect you.Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeGo straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resourcesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas...
2020-12-0130 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 67: High-Intensity Sports with Seth HelblingWondering how to handle high-intensity sports when you have T1D? Guest Seth Helbling walks us through his prep process and other tips.This episode is sponsored by NuGo Slim in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month. For 20% off your first order or to grab a sample pack at $7 shipped, text TYPE1 to 28398 or visit trynugo.com.Find the show notes herePodcast page with all the episodesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram F...
2020-11-2434 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 66: Importance of Time in Range & A1CIn this episode, we discuss the importance of A1c and time-in-range, and how they work together. Find out what they both are and what they mean, their origins, and why they’re an important piece of diabetes management.This episode is sponsored by NuGo Slim in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month. For 20% off your first order or to grab a sample pack at $7 shipped, text TYPE1 to 28398 or visit trynugo.com.Find the show notes herePodcast page with all the episodesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next......
2020-11-1723 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 65: Self Care with Type 1 DiabetesSelf care is a vital piece of type 1 diabetes management. In this episode, we share self care tips geared specifically towards people with type 1 diabetes. Thank you to the T1D Facebook Groups for obliging with so many responses! This episode is sponsored by NuGo Slim in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month. For 20% off your first order or to grab a sample pack at $7 shipped, text TYPE1 to 28398 or visit trynugo.com.Find the show notes here.Podcast page with all the episodesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next...
2020-11-1033 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 64: T1D Crime Scene Investigator, with Haley WilliamsCrime scene investigator Haley Williams pulls back the curtain of forensics and shares her experience as a CSI with Type 1 Diabetes. This is one of my favorite interviews to date. Haley shares her adulthood diagnosis story and how she takes care of herself with such a demanding job.This episode is sponsored by NuGo Slim in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month. For 20% off your first order or to grab a sample pack at $7 shipped, text TYPE1 to 28398 or visit trynugo.com.Find the show notes herePodcast page with all the episodesJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas...
2020-11-0346 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 63: Emotional Management with Type 1 DiabetesEmotional management for people with type 1 diabetes is an essential part of taking care of yourself. We're not taught this in school, even though managing our emotions is a foundational skill that affects every other part of life, including diabetes management.Find the show notes herePodcast pageJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-10-2745 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 62: Setting Boundaries with Parents Once You're an AdultThe relationship between you and your parents shifts once you become an adult, and it’s important to set boundaries about your T1D to become independent.Find the Show Notes HereFind all the Podcast Episodes HereJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-10-2023 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 61: Cortisol & Functional Medicine, with Becky BlodgettWondering what part functional medicine plays with type 1 diabetes? My endo, Becky, comes on to talk about cortisol, hormones, and how they relate to functional medicine for type 1 diabetes.Find the show notes here.Listen to all the episodes on our podcast page.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-10-1352 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 60: Educating Your Parents About T1DEver wonder how to approach educating your parents about your type 1 diabetes? Jessie & I talk about what we want our parents to know.Find the show notes here.View all episodes of the podcast here.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-10-0653 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 59: Elimination DietsEver wonder what elimination diets are and if you can do them with type 1 diabetes? The answer is yes! Find out how to do them safely.Find the Show Notes HereListen to All Episodes on the Podcast PageJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-09-2948 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 58: Nursing School, with Brynn O'Donnell APNBrynn O'Donnell, APN, joins us to talk about what nurses learn about diabetes in nursing school and what it’s like to treat T1D patients.Find the Show Notes HereThis is Type 1 Podcast PageJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-09-2240 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 57: Intermittent Fasting w/ T1DWondering if you can do intermittent fasting as a T1D? The answer is yes! Listen as we talk about the benefits & how to do it safely. There are many things to consider about intermittent fasting as a type 1 diabetic, among them how to manage hunger, prevent lows, and ensure you're eating enough. I didn't have nearly as much success with my weight loss and blood sugar control as I do now with intermittent fasting. It's changed my life and my diabetes control, and it can change yours too!Find the Show Notes HerePodcast Page for T...
2020-09-1530 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 56: Working Corporate with Type 1 DiabetesFind out what it's like working corporate with type 1 diabetes. Should you disclose your condition to your employer or not? That decision is ultimately up to you, but in this episode we share reasons why you should inform at least your manager, and why it's a good idea to tell at least one or two trusted coworkers.Episode 56 Show NotesThis is Type 1 Podcast PageJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-09-0827 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 55: The Bright Spots of T1D with Adam BrownListen in as Adam Brown talks about his experience with diabetes, CGM, mental health, and his work with diaTribe and Tidepool. We also talk about Adam's book, Bright Spots and Landmines. This book is a free resource for type 1 diabetics.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode55Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-09-011h 00This is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 54: Living On Your Own with DiabetesAs type 1 diabetics, it's normal to have reservations about living on your own. Mental, emotional, & physical health concerns, loneliness, sickness... Listen in to how to stay safe living on your own with T1D.Episode 54 Show NotesThis is Type 1 Podcast PageJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-08-2533 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 53: Managing Type 1 Diabetes in CollegeFor many young adults, college is a rite of passage. Four years to look forward to—and, for many students, their first taste of freedom and living away from their parents and families. But for type 1 diabetics (and their parents), college can be a daunting challenge of “how do I stay safe and healthy with my diabetes while I’m by myself? How do I manage this in such a new environment?”Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode53Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a r...
2020-08-1837 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 52: Developing a Healthy Food Mindset, with Dr. Glenn LivingstonDr. Glenn Livingston talks about how type 1 diabetics can use the principles in his book, Never Binge Again, to develop a healthy food mindset.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode52Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-08-111h 20This is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 51: DiabulimiaIn this episode, learn about the risks of diabulimia and how to get help. Diabulimia is an eating disorder combined with restricting insulin to lose weight.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode51Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-08-0429 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 50: Things to Learn Before Going to CollegeEver wonder what things you should learn before going to college as a type 1 diabetic? Learn what T1Ds should know about before they head off to college.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode50Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-07-2838 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 49: T1D Caregiver Support, with Kristin RothKristin Sonnabend Roth gives T1D Caregiver Support to parents of newly diagnosed type 1 diabetics. She's your front-line support to bridge the gap.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode49Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-07-2148 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 48: How to Find a Good EndocrinologistWe talk about how to find a good endocrinologist—and some signs that you might need to find a new one if your current endo isn’t up to snuff.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode48Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-07-1425 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 47: Diabetes Alert DogsLearn about diabetes alert dogs: what they do, how to find one, how they compare against CGMs, and how much they cost, among more. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode47Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-07-0724 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 46: Diabetes Interrupting Life, with Stacy JubaIn this episode, we talk with Stacy Juba, an author whose daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and found her life turned upside down. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode46Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-06-3051 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 45: Swimming with DiabetesSwimming is exercise and affects blood sugar. So does heat and hot tubs! Find out how to be safe while swimming with type 1 diabetes.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode45Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-06-2325 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 44: The Honeymoon PeriodThe honeymoon period in type 1 diabetics is short-lived but actually really useful. Find out what it is, how long it lasts, and who gets it.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode44Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-06-1622 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 43: Between Two Lines, with Levi DavenportToday we're talking with Levi Davenport of Between Two Lines, a YouTube channel dedicated to highlighting life with diabetes. He shares his diagnosis story and how he got into the YouTube world.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode43Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-06-0935 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 42: Brittle DiabetesWhen you hear "brittle diabetes" you might think "fragile" or "easily broken". Find out the real meaning of brittle diabetes and tips on how to manage it.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode42Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-06-0228 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 41: Diabetes in AnimalsSometimes, the only diabetes someone knows is diabetes in animals. Why do some pets get type 1? What does it look like? How does one take care of a diabetic pet? In this episode, we answer these questions and more.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode41Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-05-2621 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 40: The Glamorous Diabetic, with Doris HobbsDoris Hobbs, marketing expert, Glamorous Diabetic, and T1D advocate, joins us to discuss her diabetes story and how she's created the life of her dreams.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode40Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-05-191h 17This is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 39: Alcohol & T1DHow do you handle alcohol and type 1 diabetes? Find out how Colleen reacts to alcohol and tips for safe drinking while also dealing with diabetes.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode39Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-05-1221 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 38: Effect of Environment on Diabetes CareUnderstanding the effects the environment has on diabetes care could mean the difference between great control and terrible control. What affects BGs?Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode38Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-05-0538 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 37: Glycemic Index & Glycemic LoadEver wonder what the glycemic index is, or what glycemic load means? We break it down for you and clarify why it's important to know what they both are.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode37Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-04-2820 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 36: POPS! Diabetes Care, with Lonny StormoMeet Lonny Stormo, founder of POPS! Diabetes Care, a diabetes startup that's focused on enabling people to Own Their Life®. It's not your standard test kit! Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode36Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-04-211h 00This is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 35: How COVID-19 is Affecting UsType 1 diabetics are NOT more at risk for contracting COVID-19. We are social distancing. Find out how this pandemic is affecting our lives as diabetics.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode35Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-04-1425 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 34: Why You Should Have a Diabetes CoachWe've heard of mentors and coaches before, but why do you need a diabetes coach? Find out more about coaching in general and how it helps control T1D.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode34Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-04-0724 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 33: How to Tell If You're Taking Too Much InsulinHow much insulin is too much? Listen as we discuss some tricks to find out if you're using too much insulin and what you can do to naturally reduce your dose. My favorite is actually a super simple math problem!Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode33Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-03-3119 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 32: Faith & Diabetes, with Pastor Seth BodeFaith and diabetes. Do you blame God for your diagnosis? Or do you praise Him? Listen to our conversation with Pastor Seth Bode on how his faith affects his T1D. He's actually the second in his family to get T1D, and the clergy runs in his blood. Seth shares some deep thoughts to ponder about our relationship with God in the context of an incurable disease that we didn't "do" anything to get.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode32Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do n...
2020-03-2457 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 31: Why You Should Attend Diabetes CampWondering what diabetes camp is? What benefits they offer? Can you go to one as an adult if you don't want to volunteer? Diabetes camps give kids with T1D the opportunity to enjoy themselves with others their age. It's an equalizer and lets kids be kids.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode31Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-03-1712 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 30: Basal Rates & Long-Acting InsulinWhat are basal rates? This is the term for the constant stream of background insulin that keeps blood sugars stable. T1Ds need to program our own.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode30Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-03-1016 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 29: Diabetics in the WildHave you ever encountered diabetics in the wild? We're hard to spot, but we like talking to other PWDs because they're tangible proof we're not alone. Meeting someone else in the real world with the same disease can be an incredible bonding experience, as long as both people are open to talking about diabetes! I love being the diabetic in the wild.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode29Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on I...
2020-03-0326 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 28: Hugging the Cactus, with Molly JohannesMolly Johannes is Hugging the Cactus—embracing all the prickles of type 1 diabetes. She's lived with it for over 20 years and has great insight to share.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode28Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-02-2554 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 27: Join a Diabetes CommunityThe diabetes community is wherever diabetics gather to talk about diabetes, their gripes, their insights, the cool things they're doing with their tech, who they've met with T1D, and learn more about this disease.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode27Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-02-1819 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 26: Diabetes BurnoutDiabetes burnout is a mental state where you just don't want to deal with it anymore. It looks different for everyone, and everyone manages it differently. Listen in to find out how to recognize diabetes burnout, and some tips to help manage burnout.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode26Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-02-1126 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 25: Type 1 Diabetes in Pop CultureIn pop culture, diabetes is a dramatic plot point. It usually misses the whole picture and reinforces negative stereotypes. Movies and TV shows that depict diabetes usually do it without any real research or understanding as to what we go through on a daily basis. And because T1D is an invisible disease, that makes it more difficult to portray properly. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode25Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Po...
2020-02-0424 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 24: Diabetics Doing Things, with Rob HoweIn this episode we sat down with Rob Howe, the founder of the Diabetics Doing Things podcast. Rob is a former professional basketball player, an entrepreneur, and passionate about helping just one more person with diabetes understand that they’re not alone. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode24Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-01-2848 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 23: How to Tell Others You Have T1DHow and why should you tell someone about your type 1 diabetes? There are lots of reasons you should even if it feels uncomfortable at first. In this episode we talk about why you should tell others about your T1D, how and when to do it based on who you're talking to, and how to deal with being self-conscious about your T1D. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode23Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on...
2020-01-2137 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 22: How to Handle RestaurantsEating at restaurants with type 1 diabetes often feels like a major challenge. We have to understand all the extra steps and precautions that goes into it. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode22Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-01-1421 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 21: Setting Diabetes GoalsSetting diabetes goals gives you a metric or end-point to shoot for. What gets measured gets managed... So what are you going to measure in 2020? Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode21Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2020-01-0719 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 20: Celiac & T1D, with Alexa BrennerCeliac happens in about 20% of people with type 1 diabetes. Alexa Brenner comes on to talk about her experience dealing with both, and offers some advice.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode20Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2019-12-3132 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 19: Working Retail with Type 1 DiabetesWorking retail is difficult. Jessie walks us through what she's learned in her retail job about how to best handle her diabetes and be her own advocate.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode19Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2019-12-2429 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 18: Handling Stress as a Type 1 DiabeticHandling stress as a type 1 diabetic is tricky because diabetes itself is stressful. Listen for tips to reduce stress—whether you're diabetic or not. We all need some stress reduction tips nowadays.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode18Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2019-12-1728 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 17: Emergency and Backup KitsWhat extra supplies should you have on you at all times? What things do you need to bring to work, school, or on vacation? T1Ds should have emergency backup kits all over the place. In this episode, we talk about where to keep them, what goes inside, and tracking expirations.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode17Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2019-12-1036 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 16: What Police Officers Should Know About Diabetes, with Aaron HolyfieldOfficer Aaron Holyfield talks about what police officers need to know about type 1 diabetes. The best thing is to tell the officer that you're diabetic! Knowledge is the first line of care for us as diabetics. Throughout this interview, it was clear that the best way for diabetics to help police officers in the course of their duties is to inform them up front that we're type 1 diabetic.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode16Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on A...
2019-12-0350 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 15: Managing Holidays with T1DWith the holidays approaching, managing T1D can feel daunting and impossible. What do you do when the table's full of all this food you don't normally eat? Or when your drunk aunt keeps pestering you about how badly she thinks you're taking care of your blood sugars? What do you do when you just want to strangle everyone gathered around the turkey? Listen to this episode for some tips on how to handle this fun but stressful season.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode15Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!
2019-11-2615 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 14: How to Manage Long-Term ControlLong-term control for type 1 diabetics is still relatively young. Insulin's only been available for less than 100 years! How does a T1D avoid complications?Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode14Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2019-11-1922 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 13: T1D Bad HabitsEvery type 1 diabetic has bad habits—things like giving too much insulin and not rotating infusion sites, among others. What T1D bad habits do you have?Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode13Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2019-11-1222 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 12: Insulin & Hormones, with Alex VickersInsulin and hormones play a major role in T1D. In this episode, I talk with Alex Vickers, a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, about it. Show notes: inspiredforward.com/episode12Podcast page: thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2019-11-0534 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 11: Air Travel with T1DEmbarking on some air travel with type 1 diabetes? Listen in for some tips on going through security, packing supplies, and in-flight management.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode11Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2019-10-2916 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 10: Losing Weight as a T1DLosing weight as a type 1 diabetic is frustrating and hard. Learn our methods for losing weight when dealing with insulin, which influences weight gain.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode10Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2019-10-2236 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 9: What to Eat as a Type 1 DiabeticFood is a key driving factor for blood sugar and how much insulin we need. Most diabetics grow up learning that they can eat whatever they want, as long as they give insulin for it. This is a mindset that drove my weight up, frustrated me endlessly, and affected my blood sugars in a bad way. In this episode, we talk about how low-carb or keto is the best type of food for diabetics. Show notes: https://www.inspiredforward.com/episode9Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do ne...
2019-10-1533 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 8: Mom Perspectives with Denise TuggeyIn this episode, we sit down to talk with Jessie's mom, Denise, on her perspectives as a parent to a Type 1 Diabetic. She shares her experience going through Jessie's diagnosis and shares some wisdom for listeners.Show notes: inspiredforward.com/episode8Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2019-10-0834 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 7: InsuranceEvery diabetic's bane is insurance, whether it's good or bad. Why do we need it? Why is it so expensive? What does it even cover? In this episode, we talk about the pieces of insurance, including deductibles, premiums, copays, and that annoying thing called "non-medical switching." Show notes: inspiredforward.com/episode7Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2019-10-0129 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 6: InsulinIn this episode, we talk about what insulin is, how it works, and why it's so important. We also talk about insulin resistance and summarize the symptoms of type 1 diabetes, which we forgot to do in a previous episode. The gist? Insulin is a hormone that is one of the few things humans cannot survive without. Without insulin, we're dead.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode6Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow C...
2019-09-2428 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 5: The Differences Between Types 1 & 2In this episode, Colleen & Jessie discuss the differences between type 1 diabetes and type 2. Because type 2 is more common, many people have misconceptions about type 1 diabetes that we wanted to clear up. Also... listen in to the hack of the week: restarting Dexcom G6 sensors (when paired with a Tandem t:Slim X2 pump)! Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode5Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram ...
2019-09-1723 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 4: Sibling Perspectives with Karen WalkerThis week we're talking with Colleen's sister, Karen, about her experience growing up with a type 1 sibling. She shares memories from when Colleen was diagnosed at age 2 and offers some advice for the parents of newly diagnosed children who have non-diabetic siblings.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode4Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2019-09-1015 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 3: What is Type 1 Diabetes?What exactly is type 1 diabetes? Colleen and Jessie discuss what type 1 is, the roles of insulin and glucose, why it's so serious, some risk factors for developing type 1, and common questions they get as type 1 diabetics.Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode3Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2019-08-2428 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 2: Our Diabetes StoriesIn this episode we discuss our diabetes stories—when we were diagnosed, what it was like growing up with it, and how many insulin pumps we've been through. With 30+ years of experience between the two of us, we have stories for days!Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode2Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
2019-08-2033 minThis is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 DiabetesEp. 1: Welcome to This is Type 1!Listen to our introductory episode, where we introduce ourselves, give a brief overview of our experiences with type 1 diabetes, and talk about why we started this podcast. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode1Podcast page: http://thisistype1.comJoin the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
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