Diagnosed at Disney World: The Magic of Community
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Release Date: 07/16/2019
Diabetes Sports Project: Competing at the highest levels with type 1 diabetes
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
The Diabetes Sprots project says it’s an organization built to inspire. What can we all learn about elite athletes with type 1 – the people running marathons and doing Iron Man competitions. And with the right support and education, how far can those athletes go? We’re talking about the Olympics and more with DSP founder Casey Boren and volunteer Lauren Adams, both of whom live with type 1 (and both of whom had done a ten mile run before we started taping). Learn more about This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health...
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In the News... It's World Diabetes Day! Top stories and headlines for Nov 14, 2025
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
It's In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week's top stories: It's World Diabetes Day and we have a LOT of news to get to! Daily oral insulin tested to prevent T1D, mothers and sons and a T1D link, stem cell updates, Tandem Android news, Omnipod's workplace campaign and more! Find out Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly...
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Inside Tandem’s Latest: catching up with VP of Product Management Marisa Fienup
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
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Snap a photo, know your carb count: The story behind Snaq with founder Aurelian Briner
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Taking a photo of your food and getting an accurate carb count seemed like a pipe dream just a few years ago, but this week’s guest says it’s here. Snaq wants to help you get nutritional info, and then see how that food actually affects blood glucose, thanks to integrations with CGMs, insulin pumps, and activity trackers. Snaq founder Aurelian Briner explains how his wife’s type 1 diagnosis inspired the company, how it all works (and who owns the data), and what’s next. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health...
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What Extreme Adventures Can Teach Us About "Ordinary" Life with T1D, with Patrick Mertes
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
What can those of us who will never climb the highest mountains, or take on extreme outdoor challenges – learn from those who do? Patrick Mertes and Michael Shelver have hiked and biked – and fallen – on incredible expeditions, while living with type 1. They’ll share what they’ve learned, how those lessons apply to everyday life with type 1, what their family’s think and what’s next. Plus, Patrick talks about why diabetes camps remain such a cornerstone of confidence and connection, and how parents can help their kids face challenges that truly build independence. This is the...
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A new resource for exercise and T1D: DiabetesWise wants to help you move with confidence
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
We all know how important exercise is for good health. And we all know how difficult exercise can be with type 1 diabetes. There’s a new resource from some of the smartest people in our community. The folks at are adding exercise to their platform, which already has community and expert sourced information on devices. We’re talking to the folks behind this move about what problems they want to solve, what’s actually on the site and how to use it and how they manage their T1D while working out. You'll hear from Dr. Korey Hood and Dr. Dessi Zaharieva from DiabetesWise. This...
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In the News.. COVID-19 & T1D, Ozempic Pill Progress, FDA to Consider Afrezza for kids, Faster Insulin, “Beyond Misconceptions,” and More
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
n the News.. COVID-19 & T1D, Ozempic Pill Progress, Faster Insulin, “Beyond Misconceptions,” and More It's In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week's top stories: A new study looks at the link between COVID-19 and very young children, Lilly moves ahead with their Ozempic oral pill, ultra-rapid insulin clears another hurdle, Beyond Type 1 launches a new campaign and more! Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme...
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A T1D Dad’s Worst Fear: His Son’s Diagnosis. The Surprising Outcome? “It Made Me Calmer.”
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
A very common fear among adults with type 1 is having a child diagnosed with T1D. My guest this week was diagnosed at age 7 and he says he held his breath each time one of his three children passed the milestone. But then, his youngest was diagnosed at age 8. I’m talking to about that experience, what surprised him, how everyone’s doing now and a lot more. He's also a CDCES and has a master's degree in exercise physiology. Brian is an Ironman triathlete who has completed more than 50 marathons and we get his advice about the endurance sports he loves. Brian's blog Our previous...
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“I’m excited for less work for the person with diabetes” - An update from Medtronic’s Dr. Jennifer McVean
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
This week on Diabetes Connections.. Medtronic is making some big moves.. from new sensors, to spinning off the diabetes division. Dr. Jen McVean, medical affairs director at Medtronic’s diabetes business. Dr. McVean lives with type 1 and has a real passion for better access and better outcomes using technology. We talk about their latest real-world studies, questions doctors ask about these systems, the new sensors that are now available 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. (from...
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In the News.. Insulin pricing, oral pill for T1D prevention studied, false low A1Cs, MedT's new sensor, and more!
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
It's In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week's top stories: Sanofi lowers prices, oral pill for T1D prevention studied, updates from Medtronic, Tandem, and Sequel Med Tech, falsely lower A1Cs (and why that happens), Biolinq gets FDA okay for micro-needle CGM and more! Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Here's...
info_outlineIt was supposed to be a vacation at the happiest place on earth, instead their daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at Disney world. But that’s when some unexpected good things started happening.
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Jim tells us the story – it was July last year – and explains how Disney and a very cool Disney community - went above and beyond to help this family from Canada when they needed a little magic.
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In our Community Connection, Stacey talks about dropping her son off at a month-long sleep away camp. She shares how she needed a lift and got it from her local D-mom friends.
And Tell Me Something Good! Scholarships for college students with type 1, a big thank you and a mountain milestone.
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Show open: What's on this week?
1:30 Welcome - Stacey talks about the Friends for Life Conferences and announces a limited presale of her book! Find out more here (and use promo code "earlybird" until July 23)
7:10 Interview with Jim about his family's experience when their daughter was diagnosed at Disney World
29:10 Community Connection: Stacey shares her experience dropping Benny off at "regular" sleep-away camp.
35:45 TMSG: Beyond Type 1 / Diabetes Scholars awards over 50 scholarships! Learn more here
A dad thanks the security guard that tracked down a diabetes bag left behind after a school trip.
Follow Project 50 in 50 on their quest to summit the highest spot in all 50 states.
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