All About New Diabetes Diet Guidelines with RD, CDE Hope Warshaw
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Release Date: 06/25/2019
Inside the new Flex Pump - and what’s coming next from MiniMed with Chief Technology Officer Ali Dianaty
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
This week on Diabetes Connections, we’re talking about the newest pump from MiniMed – the Flex looks a lot different from any pump produced by the company formerly known as Medtronic Diabetes. It has no screen it’s controlled by phone.. and has a lot of other features we’ll get into. I’m speaking to MiniMed’s EVP, Chief Product and Technology Officer Ali Dianaty about the Flex, their upcoming patch pump, new software, a really interesting look at the testing of these algorithms. And a lot more. Check out all of Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to Learn more...
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Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
On this episode of Diabetes Connections In the news… Sanofi acknowledges an insulin shortage, a new oral therapy for type 1 moves along in research, could there be an actual, accurate, non-invasive CGM in the works, ADA conflict continues and a new documentary about Girl Scout cookies shines a spotlight on T1D. Don't miss our upcoming events! Moms' Night Out in Detroit and Seattle, Club 1921 in Charlotte and Phoenix: Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to Learn more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! ...
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Highs, Lows, & Hormones: What every woman with T1D should know, with Melissa Slemp
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
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In the News... More ADA Controversy, Insulin pricing bill, Setback for GLP-1 and T1D, Dexcom 15-day expands converage, and more!
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
On this episode of Diabetes Connections In the news… More accusations of censorship at the ADA, a setback for GLP1 medications for type 1, discussion of a federal insulin price cap, device news and mergers and and much more. Check out our fall in-person events: Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to Learn more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Here's where to find us: ...
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Omnipod + Calm: A New Tool for the Mental Load of Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
On this bonus episode of Diabetes Connections... we’re talking about a fascinating new partnership between Omnipod and Calm – the meditation app, designed specifically for people with type 1 diabetes. Calm says it helps people sleep more, stress less and live mindful.. what does that look like for our community? I’m talking to advocate Meg Cremins, a Calm user who lives with type 1 and got to check out the collaboration, about what it sounds like, who it helps, and her thoughts on why caring for your mental health isn't really separate from diabetes care. This podcast is not intended as...
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Raising a Child with Type 1 Diabetes Without Losing Yourself
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
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800 Episodes Later: What I've Learned From the Diabetes Community
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
We're celebrating 800 episodes of your stories. News, interviews, information, community and much more. To celebrate, we're doing something a little different. Instead of interviewing a guest, Stacey is in the hot seat as podcast producer and friend Jon Gay asks questions submitted by listeners, community members, and some familiar voices from the diabetes world. Stacey looks back on how the podcast started, the moments that shaped it, and the biggest changes she's seen in diabetes technology and care over the last decade. She shares stories from behind the scenes,...
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Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
It's In the News - a look at the top diabetes headlines and stories happening now. Our top stories: More information about type 1 and COVID, including the vaccine, why is the latest GLP-1 medication, not yet FDA approved, showing up all over the place, what table sugar and vinegar could mean for drug costs, a new inhaled insulin study and much more I'll see you at Friends for Life next week. Come find me at Table T18 Learn more about our in-person events here: Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to Learn more about Please visit our Sponsors &...
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Inside Diabetes Will's Way: Helping Families Afford the Care They Need
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
What if I told you that there’s a diabetes organization that will write a check to help a family pay for the supplies they need right now. helps families afford insulin pumps, CGMs, and other diabetes technology when insurance falls short. I’m talking to Will Oberndorfer, the company’s namesake, as he takes over running the non profit from his mother and godmother, who founded it more than a decade ago. We talk about the growing number of young adults struggling to pay for care, why some families are considering going without insurance altogether, and the surprising trends his...
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In the News... Tzield approved for newly diagnosed T1D, GLP-1 studies for type 1, ADA 2026 highlights and more!
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
It's In The News - a look at the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now! Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to Learn more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Here's where to find us: Learn more about everything at our home page Episode transcript: fall Detroit and Seattle. Okay.. our top story this week: XX The FDA approved Tzield for...
info_outlineLow carb, high fat, counting protein for dosing insulin.. when it comes to food and diabetes, there’s a lot to keep in mind. It's not as simple as reading a label and measuring a dose. Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Hope Warshaw takes us through the most recent research about eating well with diabetes and talks about food labels.
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Learn more about the ADA Dietary Guidelines for 2019
In our Community Connection this week how a book about automated insulin delivery is already a big addition to the We Are Not Waiting Community, in more ways than you might think.
Find Out About Automated Insulin Delivery, the book by Dana Lewis
And Tell Me Something Good: a small act at a Starbucks makes a big difference.
This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider.
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00:00 Open/Tease - What's on the show this week?
1:40 Stacey welcome: She shares how Stay Put patches helped keep Benny's Dexcom sensor on through diabetes camp and a beach trip (not a commercial). And get your show transcriptions! Just sign up for the newsletter and each month a new transcript will come right to you.
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6:00 Interview with Hope Warshaw, RD, CDE
35:30 Community Connection: Automated Insulin Delivery, a new book and project from Dana Lewis
40:30 TMSG: A Starbucks barista realizes his mistake and fixes a drink (no sugar, please!). A listener has the same, low A1C four tests in a row and a diabetes dad shares his son's 24 hour in range triumph (along with a fun dinosaur adventure along the way).
45:30 Stacey shares what happens when she and Benny forget the long-acting dose during their beach vacation. It all worked out fine, but not without some extra work and worry.
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