Diagnosed at Disney World: The Magic of Community
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Release Date: 07/16/2019
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
This week on Diabetes Connections. When Samantha Merwin found out her son was diagnosed with celiac on top of type 1 diabetes it seemed overwhelming. Clearing out your pantry, replacing your toaster, rethinking every restaurant meal, and teaching your child to advocate for themselves all over again. This week, we're talking about life with both type 1 and celiac disease, and the free resources one mom created because she couldn't find the help her family needed. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Elbow...
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In this BONUS episode of Diabetes Connections.. I’m talking to Dexcom CEO Jake Leach. Lots of news from Dexcom as they presented new information this weekend at the annual ADA Conference. Did you also know that the G6 will stop being made in less than a month, that Dexcom is developing a new product for hospitals, why they’re talking about potassium and we look at the customer advisory counsel report. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Advisory Counsel Report: Dexcom Investor Report (with the...
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On this bonus episode of Diabetes Connections.. a deep dive into inhaled insulin for kids. Last week the FDA approved Afrezza for kids six and older – it’s been approved for adults for more than a decade – and boy did you have questions. We’re talking to Dr. Jamie Wood, pediatric endocrinologist and principal investigator of the INHALE-1 trial that helped lead to this approval. We’re talking about what that studied showed, what the approval means, how to use Afrezza, and a bunch of your questions. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of...
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It's in the News! The top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week include: Afrezza inhaled Insulin is Approved for Kids, CGM + Ketone Monitor gets European approval, Food Coloring & Diabetes Study, Device Recalls include Omnipod and Dexcom, Beta Bionics shares more about their patch pump, ADA conference info and more! This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to Learn more about Please visit our Sponsors &...
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What's next in the attempt to change the course of type 1 diabetes? SAB Bio says they’re looking to redefine what it means to get a type 1 diabetes diagnosis. They’re trialing a drug right now preserve the patient's ability to make their own insulin.. and maybe even allow repeat dosing. I’m talking to Dr. Michael Haller from the University of Florida and Sam Reich the CEO of SAB Bio about what makes this different and what their big hopes are. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Announcing...
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It's In The News, where we bring you the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week: Dexcom shares details of its next generation CGM, T1D and GLP-1 studies, weight loss management on GLP-1 medications updates, all-in-one CGM and pump, and more! 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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Let’s talk travel! It’s that time of year when we start getting ready for family vacations and trips big and small. Whether you’re driving to the beach for a long weekend, heading to a week-long family reunion or taking that dream vacation overseas, diabetes makes everything just a little bit more complicated. I’m talking to Sarah Stewart Holland and Nicholas, parents of three boys, one with type 1. Nicholas has put together a great travel guide and we have a helpful and eye opening conversation about taking T1D along for the ride. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you...
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It's In The News - where we bring you the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. This week, Tzield approved down to age one and over, Omnipod trials for fully closed loop, Tandem approved for pregnancy, Eversense 365 launches in Europe, generic Ozempic in Canada, an award for the T1D Barbie and more. Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to Don't miss our in-person events: 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...
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This week on Diabetes Connections.. an update from Tandem Diabetes. Quite a few approvals and advances have already happened for Tandem this year, as the company looks ahead to the launch of their latest product, the Mobi Tubeless, not yet FDA approved. I’m talking to Marisa Fienup VP of Product Management about how this product is different from the original Mobi, the incorporation of the approved 7-day infusion set, asking your questions and more. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Announcing...
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In 2024 Novo Nordisk announced it would discontinue Levimir insulin.. leaving many people scrambling and kind of stunned. There’s no other insulin on the market quite like this long-acting – and it turns out the community wasn’t letting it go without a fight. My guests are going to tell you more about why. I’m taking to Alison Smart, founder of Choice – her daughter lives with type 1 as well as two doctors: Florence Brown and Amy Valent. Dr. Brown is Co-Director Joslin and BIDMC Diabetes in Pregnancy Program, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Valent...
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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