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Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes
Hosted by award-winning broadcaster and journalist Stacey Simms, Diabetes Connections brings a reporter's perspective to the world of diabetes. Since 2015, Stacey has gone beyond the headlines to ask tough questions, break down the latest research and technology, and share honest conversations with the people shaping diabetes care. From industry leaders and researchers to everyday people living with diabetes, Diabetes Connections delivers the news you need, the stories you love, and the…
Episodes
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"I'm So Happy I Went!" 16-year-old Benny spent one-month abroad (without us)
My son Benny is back from a four week trip halfway around the world with a non-diabetes camp program. He says it was amazing! To be honest, I had a really hard…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News.. Tandem timeline update, T2D closed loop study, camel milk?! and more
It's "In the News.." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Top stories this week: lots of interesting news in the latest Tandem Diabetes investor call including…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"It's Important You Enjoy It" - T1D Coach Eoin Costello is Passionate About Fitness
Any level of exercise can be more challenging when you live with diabetes. When Eoin Costello was diagnosed with type 1 at age 19, he was worried that his love…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... FDA hints on D-tech timeline, Libre 2 app approved, interchangeable insulin and more!
It's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Top stories this week: FDA hints on 2021 D-tech timeline, the Freestyle Libre 2 app is approved…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"We really listened to what people wanted" - A look at Omnipod 5 with Horizon
Anticipation just keeps growing for the new Omnipod system, still waiting for FDA approval. This week, we talk to Dr. Trang Ly, Senior Vice President & Medical…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News.. T1D gene mapping, new T2D meds, insulin implant research & more!
It's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Our top stories this week: 100 years of insulin, the largest genetic study of type 1 diabetes is…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"We're not in this alone" - Gary Hall, Jr on Winning Olympic Gold with T1D
When Gary Hall Jr was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1999 his doctors told him to give up competitive swiming and drop out of the 2000 Olympics. Instead, he…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News.. Oral Meds for T1D, Dexcom API News, Closed Loop and Teens, Olympics and more!
It's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Our top stories this week: Oral meds to prevent T1D move ahead, racial disparity in peds CGM use, what…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"I've never felt better in my life and I'm 81 years old" - meet Jack Tierney
Jack Tierney has lived with type 1 for more than 60 years. Not surprising, he was first misdiagnosed with type 2 and lived with that diagnosis for almost two…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... Smart Insulin, Pixar Features Diabetes, T1D up K2 and more!
It's In the News - the only weekly diabetes newscast! This week's headlines include: Lawsuit against insulin makers moves ahead Mixed news for Teplizumab Peep…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesThe Baby-Sitters Club & Type 1 Diabetes in Media
The Baby-Sitters Club comes to Netflix! The beloved series features a character who lives with type 1 diabetes. How did the show do portraying life for a 7th…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesDexcom CEO Kevin Sayer Answers Your Questions
What do we know about the upcoming Dexcom G7? Find out in this conversation with company CEO Kevin Sayer. As usual we have a long list of questions from you…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... Walmart's new insulin, Omnipod 5 studies, stem cell updates & more!
It's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Top stories this week: Walmart private label insulin, Omnipod 5 pediatric study, Afrezza pediatric…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesNick Jonas and The Global Movement for Time in Range
Dexcom is going big in their new campaign to get us talking more about Time in Range. This week you'll hear from their most famous spokesperson, Nick Jonas…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... Government vs Insulin Companies, Afrezza Covered, #DData2021, and more!
It's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Top stories this week: Maine passes insulin safety net program MS Attorney General vs Insulin Companies…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... Medicare CGM changes, new rules for CGM in sports, and more!
It's "In the News..." your weekly wrap up of diabetes news and headlines. This week: Medicare move on CGM testing requirements New study on Eversense…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"The System is Designed to Learn" - An iLet Update from Beta Bionics
We are very excited to catch up with the folks from Beta Bionics! Their fully automated bionic pancreas is called the iLet. They are getting closer to…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News... Apple drops a BG hint, Dexcom G7 update, Omnipod 5 study and more!
It's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Top stories this week: -Apple drops a BG hint in the latest watch update -New info about Dexcom's G7…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"There isn't a 'One Size Fits All'" - Diabetes in College and Beyond (with the College Diabetes Network)
Graduation season is here! Whether your young adult is just out of high school or completing a college degree, there's a lot to consider when it comes to…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News: Could a CGM measure ketones? D-Tech in the hospital and more...
It's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Give us five minutes and we'll tell you about: ATTD begins - what tech studies will be released? New…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"From the Beaker to the Bedside" - Banting House Museum is the Birthplace of Insulin
2021 marks 100 years since the discovery of insulin and we could think of no better place to hear the story of how it happened than from the folks at Banting…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News: FDA considers a T1D prevention drug, new sensor approved and more..
It's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! Give us five minutes and we'll tell you about: European approval for Medtronic's new no-calibration…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesBigfoot Biomedical's Unity Gets FDA Approval - CEO Jeffrey Brewer
Big news for Bigfoot Biomedical as the US FDA approves their insulin pen cap system called Unity – which also includes a CGM and an app. CEO Jeffrey Brewer…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News: Once a week insulin, bolus by phone, and more...
It's "In the News..." the only LIVE diabetes newscast! In six minutes, we'll get you up to date on these stories and more: A weekly basal insulin moves forward…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"It's Actually Very Fragile" - Keeping Insulin Cool in Hot Weather
It's getting hot out there and it's vital we keep insulin at the right temperature. However, that's something health care providers say isn't always front of…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"In the News..." - The Week's Top Diabetes Headlines
The only weekly diabetes newscast! We're covering the top stories of the past week including: -- Big insulin recall from from Novo FDA approval for Bigfoot's…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesZegalogue: The Newest Easy-To-Use Rescue Glucagon
After decades with just one not-so-user-friendly option, another shelf stable rescue glucagon enters the market. It's called Zegalogue, FDA-approved and coming…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesIn the News: Your New Weekly Diabetes News Digest
New information about kids with type 1 and COVID, a possible link between pollution and type 2, a look at Dexcom's latest earnings call and a lot more. We're…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"The Whole Thing Seems Like a Blur" - Having a Child Diagnosed with T1D During COVID
It's hard to imagine having a child diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during the COVID pandemic. Most of us rely on community support and in-person meet ups and…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"You can take it to another level" - Sugar Surfing with Dr. Stephen Ponder (Classic Episode)
Dr. Stephen Ponder coined the term "Sugar Surfing" in 2013 to describe a real-time, dynamic system of managing diabetes. In this "Classic" episode we take a…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesBen West: Using Diabetes Tech to Relieve the "Onus to Bolus"
Ben West was a key organizer and architect of Nightscout and OpenAPS software. Even after all of the DIY and commercial development of the last ten years, he…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"It wasn't something I was going to wait for" - John Costik Frees the Dexcom Data (Classic Episode)
Eight years ago, you could use a CGM but you couldn't share the data. Dexcom transmitters didn't connect to phones and parents and caregivers couldn't Follow…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It" - Don Muchow Ran From Disneyland to Disney World with T1D
This month, Don Muchow became the first person to run from Disneyland in California all the way to Disney World in Florida. It's a pretty amazing story when…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesThe Magic of Disney, with Type 1 Diabetes (Classic Episode)
A Disney vacation can seem overwhelming, even without diabetes. Add T1D to the mix and going to Disney World or Disneyland seems like it may not be worth the…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesGoing to "Regular" Sleepaway Camp with Type 1 Diabetes
Let's talk about summer camp! Specifically non-diabetes sleepaway camp. We have a great roundtable to tackle a subject that can seem pretty scary but Stacey…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"Just go!" - Jeremy Larsen Travels the World with Type 1 Diabetes (Classic Episode)
We can't wait to travel again! Looking back on this episode really makes you want to hit the road. Jeremy Larsen is an American currently living in Japan but…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesAsk the D-Moms: A Dad's Worry, First Jobs, Teen Travel
Moira McCarthy and Stacey are back to answer your D-parenting questions! This time around, they're talking about a dad who's a first responder and sees the…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesUp Everest, Through the Sahara, Across Canada - Extreme Athlete Sebastien Sasseville (Classic Episode)
Sebastien Sasseville has an incredible track record of athletic accomplishments. He's climbed Mt Everest, finished six Ironman races and completed the brutal…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesThe Useless Pancreas: A New Place to Find Type 1 Diabetes Products
There are a lot of terrific small businesses creating products to help with diabetes management. We've seen families with 3-D printers making insulin vial…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesMaddy Trumble: Performing on Broadway with T1D (Classic Episode)
We can't wait to enjoy live theater again! That made us think about some of performers we've spoke to over the years. Maddy Trumble performed as Mary Poppins…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesDelaying a T1D Diagnosis? The FDA Considers Teplizumab
The very first treatment to prevent type 1 diabetes for any length of time is in front of the FDA right now. Teplizumab has been show to prevent the onset of…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"Has It Changed My Life? Absolutely" - Julie's Islet Cell Transplant (Classic Episode)
Julie Allred received two separate islet cell transplants ten years ago. How is she doing today? Diagnosed at age 10, Julie was told she would never have…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"It Doesn't Have to be Serious and Scary" - Talking About Lows with Ginger Vieira & Mike Lawson
How do you treat lows? We're not just talking about candy vs juice. Treating lows also means managing expectations, considering mental health and even…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"If You Need Help, We're Here to Help You" - The Mission of Mutual Aid Diabetes
When they're out of options, people who use insulin are turning to Go Fund Me accounts and other online crowd-sourcing ways of raising funds. Mutual Aid…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesSierra Sandison: The Story Behind #ShowMeYourPump (Classic Episode)
She wore her insulin pump in the Miss America pageant back in 2014 and Sierra Sandison continues to advocate for people with diabetes today. In this Classic…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"We Want to Negotiate with the Immune System" - City of Hope & Defining a Cure for Diabetes
The Wanek Family Project is an ambitious project to find new ways to treat, stop or prevent diabetes. The researchers who work there are also figuring out how…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"Challenging and Humbling" - Raising Teens with Diabetes: Moira McCarthy (Classic Episode)
Raising teens with diabetes can be very difficult, but there's a lot parents can do to make it less stressful. This week's guest has advice because she's been…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesDIY to FDA: Howard Look Explains the Tidepool Loop Submission
Right now, the very first diabetes technology with roots in the do-it-yourself community is in front of the FDA. Tidepool CEO Howard Look joins us to talk…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"Educational, Comforting & Really Fun" - The Story Behind Jerry the Bear (Classic Episode)
You may know Jerry the Bear as part of Beyond Type 1. But this learning and companion toy for children with type 1 diabetes got his start as a college project…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"We Must Change This" - Advocating for Type 1 Diabetes and COVID Vaccinations
As the COVID vaccine roll out continues in the United States, many people with type 1 diabetes feel like they're in danger of being left behind. Why is this…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"Ultimately, it's not going to hold me back" - Phillies General Manager Sam Fuld (Classic Episode)
The Legend of Sam Fuld was born during his days in the minor leagues and when he played for the Oakland A's and in Tampa Bay. It involved his wild dives and…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesFrom Discouraged to Inspired: Meet Chronic Superhuman Eric Dutcher
Eric Dutcher is one of the super athletes of the diabetes world. He even calls himself Chronic Superhuman on social media! But he spent years years thinking…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesSpare a Rose and a Game Show! (Classic Episode)
Spare a Rose has become an annual tradition in the diabetes community. The idea is simple: this Valentine's Day buy eleven roses, rather than the traditional…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"Hey, you're like Daddy now" - When a child is also diagnosed with T1D
Chris Stocker is a well-known voice from the early Diabetes Online Community, launching his blog about life with type 1 diabetes called Life of a Diabetic in…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"We Need More Dorks" - NASA Engineer Ernie Prado (Classic Episode)
Ernie Prado was diagnosed with type 1 as a teenager and is now a project engineer at NASA. He has a terrific story and it's not exactly what you'd expect…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesLearning More About the Lilly Diabetes Insulin Pump
When Swiss pump maker Ypsomed launches brings it's business to America, likely in 2022, it'll be with Lilly Diabetes as their partner. The Ypsopump will be the…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesUsing Emergency Glucagon - What One T1D Mom Wants You To Know
What is it like to actually give someone emergency Glucagon? What happens next? This week, Stacey talks to Bonnie O'Neil whose son was diagnosed with T1D at…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesTandem's Control IQ at One Year: "The Real-World Data is Even Better Than the Clinical Data"
It's been a year since Tandem Diabetes Care released their Control IQ software, hybrid closed loop technology to help increase time in range. What have they…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesRob Howe: First Thoughts On Medtronic's 770G (and a lot more!)
The Medtronic 770G pump was released in the United States just a few weeks ago and Robe Howe is one of the first to use it. Rob shares his first impressions…
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 DiabetesYpsomed: Bringing A New Insulin Pump (and Partnership) to the US
For the first time in several years, a new pump company is making a reach into the US market. Meet Ypsomed, the Swiss company teaming up with Lilly Diabetes…