“Above the Bias” - How Diabetes Stigma Hurts Health & What We Can Do
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Release Date: 02/25/2025
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
We get into the emotional side of raising a child with type 1 diabetes: the pressure to be perfect, the guilt that social media can create, and the way so many parents slowly lose themselves after diagnosis without even realizing it. We do “check-ins” at our mom’s night Out events where you can ask any question of a diabetes expert. I thought it would be helpful to bring those questions and answers to you here. My guest is Abby Cooper, mom of a child with T1D and Risely Health diabetes coach.. who was one of our check in experts this year. We talk about independence, middle school, camp,...
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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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In the News... Tzield, Retatrutide, New Clues About Type 1 and more!
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...
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Inside the ADA Scientific Sessions Protest & Aftermath with Dr. Desmond Schatz
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
What happened at ADA? It’s not the research or the science, but the response to a protest that’s been getting the biggest headlines. My guest, Dr. Desmond Schatz was scheduled to come on the podcast this week to talk about early, population-level screening for type 1 diabetes. Dr. Schatz was one of the five people asked to leave the ADA conference after passing out an editorial. The ADA has sinced apologized a coupe of times.. you’ll hear the whole story form Dr. Shatz, we’ll get into the follow up since our conversation, and we do talk about screening. This podcast is not intended as...
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T1D and Celiac: Practical Tips from a Family Who's Been There
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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BONUS: Dexcom updates & news from ADA with CEO Jake Leach
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
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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BONUS Episode: Afrezza Approved for Kids: A Deep Dive Into Inhaled Insulin with INHALE-1 Lead Investigator Dr. Jamie Wood
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
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...
info_outlineThis 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 video from the campaign
More about Above the Bias here
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