Type 1 Diabetes and Down Syndrome: Navigating A Double Diagnosis
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Release Date: 01/28/2025
504 Plans Under Fire: What Parents Need to Know Right Now
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Disability rights – particularly those spelled out in 504 plans – are being questioned right now, in a way we haven’t seen since the federal Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990. There’s a lot of uncertainty, but there are some things you can do to protect your children. We’re going to talk about 504 plans – we’ll go over the basic, talk about the lawsuits, the dept of education situation, and much more. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. More issued after our...
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Tandem Releases Control IQ+ Software - What's new? (Bonus Episode)
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Some changes coming to Tandem’s Control IQ software… which will now be called Control IQ Plus. What have they added? I’m talking with Dr. Laurel Messer, senior director of Medical Affairs at Tandem to answer your questions about this software update, type 2 indication, whatever happened to Tandem’s new infusion sets and reusable patch pump, and lots more. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Important Safety Information: RX ONLY. Indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, 2 years and older...
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Teeing It Up with T1D: Meet PGA Pro Morgan Reimler
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
People with type 1 can be found in just about every professional, sport, hobby, you name it. But just because more and more people are living their dream with T1D, that doesn’t mean it’s easy to do that! I’m talking to this week – a PGA teaching professional who was playing golf in college when she was diagnosed. Morgan’s mom also lives with type 1- we’ll talk about how they’ve learned from each other, how Morgan manages during practice, tournament play and teaching, and of course as a recreational golfer myself, I had to get some advice Join us at Please visit...
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In the News... Ozempic for T1D, aging and type 1, new help for diabetes and eating disorders, 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: Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures Learn more about Drive 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 Reach out with questions or comments: Episode transcription with links:
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RV Life with T1D: Chris & Amanda on Full-Time Family Travel
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
This week on Diabetes Connections, a look into the RV Life... with type 1. I’m talking to Chris and Amanda Stocker – Chris lives with T1D as does one of two children – and they’ve been living the RV Life since 2021. If you’ve ever thought about living full time in an RV… with diabetes.. we are answering all those questions. What does it look like? How do you visit the doctor? Where do you store everything? And why do they love it. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Learn more Join us...
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T1D, Connection, and People Magazine: Elise & Zach share their story
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
A story from People Magazine was all over my feed in February.. you may have seen the headline: "Young Couple with Diabetes Meet Online from 3,000 Miles Away." It’s a very cute story, but it speaks to the larger diabetes community – issues of connection, positive depictions of T1D in media, and the idea that googling diabetes doesn’t have to bring up depressing or outdated medical advice. I’m talking to Elise and Zach about the rest of their story. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. More about ...
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In the News... New research in T1D prevention, fast-acting biosimilar insulin approved, Lilly lowers Zepbound price, 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: New drug is looked at for T1D prevention, a new stem cell method is tested for beta cell transplanation without immunosuppresion drugs, the FDA okays the first fast-acting biosimilar insulin, Lilly lowers price of Zepbound, and more! Find out more about Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about from extreme temperatures Learn more about Drive The best way to keep up with Stacey and...
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“Above the Bias” - How Diabetes Stigma Hurts Health & What We Can Do
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
This week on Diabetes Connections, an episode we want you to share with family and friends who don't have any kind of diabetes. We all know that bias and stereotypes about diabetes can be bad for your health. Diabetes stigma is an ongoing issue.. and a new survey and campaign looks to spotlight just how it impacts health. I’m talking about Abbott’s recent Above the Bias campaign… with a diabetes clinical psychologist.. what needs to change how can we make things better Here's the More about This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions,...
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Bonus Episode: AMA Panel with Kerri Sparling & Kenny Rodenheiser – Honest, Smart & Funny Conversations About Life with T1D
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
It’s a bonus episode of Diabetes Connections! We’ve got an Ask Me Anything panel with two incredible advocates. Kerri Sparling and Kenny Rodenheiser talk about everything from independence, to their support systems, communication around type 1, mental health, burnout and more. It’s smart and honest and funny – and even after 18 years of parenting a child with type 1 – I find these talks incredible helpful. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Learn Join us at Please visit...
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Diabetes Camp in 2025: What Parents Need to Know
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Let’s talk about camp! It’s February but signups for most diabetes summer camps are open now and I know parents have a lot of questions. I’m talking with two camp directors, both with the American Diabetes Association, about keeping up with technology changes, misconceptions around diabetes camp, the top questions they get from parents, and lots more. My guests this week are Emily Madison and Monica Montgomery, both camp directors for the ADA. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Our Other Join...
info_outlineThis week on Diabetes Connections… people with Down Syndrome are more likely to develop diabetes than the general population. It’s not really known why.. but having that double diagnosis brings unique challenges. I’m talking to Rhonda Gray – her son Trevor was diagnosed at age 8 (2010) and is now in his early 20s. What does T1D management look like with Down syndeom s? What does it mean for independence, holding a job, all the usual concerns. And How did Nick Jonas spark a big change for Trevor?
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