Embracing Diabetes: Recent Episodes
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Hello, and welcome to Embracing Diabetes, a podcast that explores the many different ways people are living with diabetes in the world. Join Amy Stockwell and Dr Liz Stephens who met in 2010, wanting to meet people who were involved in different projects, work or creative endeavors and learn more about them and how diabetes has impacted their journey.
Intro:
In this episode of Embracing Diabetes, hosts Amy Stockwell and Dr. Liz Stevens talk with Dr. Stacey Simon, an associate professor of pediatrics and director of behavioral sleep medicine. Dr. Simon discusses her extensive research on the impact of insufficient sleep on health outcomes, particularly in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. The conversation delves into the challenges of managing diabetes-related sleep disruptions, the role of diabetes technology and practical strategies to improve sleep health. Dr. Simon emphasizes the importance of sleep for overall well-being and offers insights into how families can manage overnight diabetes care while ensuring better sleep. The episode is a valuable resource for understanding the critical relationship between sleep and diabetes, applicable to both teens and adults.
Bio:
Stacey L. Simon, PhD, DBSM, studied psychology and music performance at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and received her master's and PhD in clinical and health psychology from the University of Florida. Her research in women’s health was inspired by the fact that females have historically been understudied in sleep research. Women have higher rates of insomnia than men while obstructive sleep apnea is less often diagnosed in females, perhaps due in part to poor recognition of their unique symptoms. These differences begin to emerge in adolescence, motivating Dr. Simon’s research with the intention to increase awareness around women’s sleep and promote good sleep health for women and girls.
Dr. Simon currently sees patients in the sleep clinic at Children’s Hospital Colorado where she serves as the associate director of Behavioral Sleep Medicine in the division of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine. She sees children from infancy to young adulthood with behavioral sleep concerns, such as insomnia and circadian rhythm sleep disorders.
Her current research is focused broadly on the mechanisms underlying the negative physical and mental health consequences of insufficient sleep and circadian misalignment in adolescents. With a number of evidence-based behavioral interventions for sleep problems, Dr. Simon finds it very rewarding to see how the entire family benefits when children are sleeping well.
In this episode we talk to clinical pharmacist Brianna Patacini. Brianna shares her personal diagnosis journey with type 1 diabetes, her role on the endocrine team, and discusses the evolving landscape of insulin options and their insurance implications. The conversation covers the importance of clinical pharmacists, practical advice for managing diabetes while traveling and emerging diabetes technologies. Brianna emphasizes the significance of patient advocacy and the complexities of insurance formularies in diabetes management.
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Brianna Patacini, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, MBA, is a clinical pharmacy specialist with Providence Medical Group. Dr. Patacini received her Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Business Administration degrees from the University of Montana. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Providence Portland Medical Center followed by a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency with Providence Medical Group. Dr. Patacini’ s practice interests include diabetes, with a special interest in Type 1 diabetes and diabetes technology.
Resources from this episode:
https://www.jdrf.org/t1d-resources/living-with-t1d/insurance/
Brooke Cassoff is a Certified Compassion Facilitator & Educator, international traveler, runner, surfer, and cookie enthusiast that has been living life with T1D since 2005. She is also a firm believer that those of us with diabetes can thrive not in spite of, but because of our condition and that contemplative practices can play a key role in supporting this transformation.
Brooke was introduced to mindfulness and contemplative practices shortly after being diagnosed with diabetes and has dedicated herself to deepening and sharing these practices ever since. As a graduate of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research & Education (CCARE) Applied Compassion Training, Brooke develops and leads self-compassion trainings designed to address the unique needs and experiences of those living with diabetes and also serves as a facilitator for DiabetesSangha- an online community that offers free, weekly mindfulness and compassion-based practices, events, and resources to individuals affected by T1D.
A Favorite Quote:
“Unlike self-criticism, which asks if you’re good enough, self-compassion asks, what’s good for you?” -Dr. Kristin Neff
Links:
- DiabetesSangha website - Information on our free, weekly events and practices can be found under the 'Events & Schedule' tab.
- DiabetesSangha Youtube channel - Access free, guided meditations and talks on mindfulness and diabetes from DiabetesSangha.
In this episode of Embracing Diabetes Liz and Amy catch up (and commiserate;)) about recent challenges, focusing particularly on hypoglycemia and its impacts.
Despite setbacks like malfunctioning Dexcom sensors and stressful low blood sugar episodes, they share insights into diabetes management, highlighting the importance of self-advocacy, accessing medical supplies, and navigating the healthcare system. The conversation also touches on the emotional and physical toll of diabetes, workplace challenges, and the importance of programs like meditation for managing anxiety and diabetes. The episode serves as a candid reflection on living with diabetes, offering both personal experiences and practical advice.
As aways, please remember that the podcast is not medical advice.
On this episode we talk to Dr. Anne Marie McDonald, national research manager for the JDRF in Toronto, mother of two, and Ironman athlete who has lived with type 1 diabetes since the age of four. We had a great conversation and got to hear about her presentations on T1D and pregnancy, and women with T1D and aging, at the 2024 Connected In Motion virtual slipstream.
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Anne Marie MacDonald, MD MSc, is a modern health care professional and passionate medical thought leader who advocates for chronic disease self-management, preventive medicine, and healthy active living. She holds an undergraduate degree in Physiology from McGill University (Montreal, Canada), a Medical degree from the Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum (Krakow, Poland) and a Master of Science degree from the University of Toronto (Toronto, Canada). Her expertise lies in healthy active living, digital health and behavior change, and chronic disease prevention and management. Dr. MacDonald has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 35 years. As an Ironman triathlete and marathon runner she loves helping T1Ds reach their athletic goals. When she's not working out, drinking a coffee or chasing after her 2 young children, she leads the Improving Lives research portfolio at JDRF Canada, the world's largest funder of type 1 diabetes research.
Resources from this episode:
Connected in Motion Slipstream
Twitter: @AM_MacDonaldMD
drannemariemacdonald.com
Dr. Michael Riddell, expert on T1D and exercise
On this episode we talk to Dr. Michael Fulop, a clinical psychologist in Portland, Oregon who lives with type 1. Michael's used his perspective in his work with children and adults with diabetes, often with co occurring learning, emotional, or attentional disorders. He's been very involved in research with Type 1 and practices using motivational interviewing. He has been a huge advocate and support for our diabetes community, and I hope you enjoy our conversation.
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As a practicing clinical psychologist, Michael Fulop was attracted to MI because of his work with people struggling to manage or make changes in how they manage chronic illnesses such as Type 1 diabetes, ADHD, learning disorders, obesity, and the issues often accompanying these problems. Dr. Fulop was drawn to MI due to his own personal experiences with medical providers.
Because he lives with T1 diabetes every day, he is often “a patient, too.” He has seen a bevy of health care providers. One thing he has noticed is that he does much better with doctors, nurses, and even medical assistants who treat him with respect and don’t treat him as a “case.”
“I’ve found the best way to engage with my clients is to listen with a deep respect for their plight, their skills, what they are doing well; to get out of the way of their already earnest change efforts. I try to put aside my own needs to appear smart, to warn, cajole, instruct, teach, or confront.”
He thinks the most important efficient manner of learning MI is through focused practice and feedback. He feels there is no magic path or “best way” to train people in MI & motivation enhancement.
Dr. Fulop’s training principles:
- Humility
- Curiosity
- Start where you are
- Stay open
Learn more about Dr. Fulop’s MI Training Journey
What is Motivational Interviewing
dr.michael.fulop@bdtxpdx.com
The lovely and talented Jennifer Smith returned for another conversation, this time focusing on staying physically and emotionally healthy during the holidays. Jenny is the director of lifestyle and nutrition at integrated diabetes, and also works as a registered dietitian, CDE and pump trainer.
When this podcast was recorded, Christmas and New Year's were right around the corner followed by the season of resolutions. So we wanted to kick off our conversation with a few questions about staying physically and emotionally healthy during the holidays.
Featured on this Episode:
Jennifer Smith RD, LD, CDCES
Director of Lifestyle and Nutrition
Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Integrated Diabetes Services
Jennifer Smith, RD, LD, CDCES, Director of Lifestyle and Nutrition, has lived with diabetes since childhood and has first-hand knowledge of diabetes management. She is passionate about achieving healthy nutrition and fitness goals while living with diabetes and in teaching others with diabetes to reach their goals. In 2009 she completed her first 70.3 triathlon, which brought a deeper understanding of athletic training requirements and the importance of nutrition to realize athletic goals. Women's health education is important to her and she works extensively with women to assist them in navigating the ins and outs of managing diabetes before, during and after pregnancy.
Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. She is a Registered (and Licensed) Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and is an active member of the American Diabetes Association and the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. She is a contributing author for DiabetesSisters and Diabetes Daily and a contributor to the Juicebox podcasts.
Resources from this Episode
Co-Author: Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes: Your Month to Month guide to Blood Sugar Management
https://www.amazon.com/Pregnancy-Type-Diabetes-Month-Month/dp/1544267347/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1490135930&sr=1-4
Podcast: https://www.juiceboxpodcast.com/diabetesprotip
Thinking Like A Pancreas Blog - integrateddiabetes.com/blog/
Facebook: Integrated Diabetes Services
Twitter: @Integ_Diabetes
www.integrateddiabetes.com
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Julia Flaherty is the author and illustrator of "Rosie Becomes a Warrior," a children's book series designed to empower children with type 1 diabetes to live their happiest lives. Flaherty has been living with type 1 diabetes since she was ten years old and has been contributing to the diabetes space professionally for almost a decade while working as a marketer in various industries. She loves connecting with others touched by diabetes and discussing its complex impact on life. Through her work, Flaherty strives to be a source of empowerment while recognizing the challenges of life with diabetes. She is committed to affecting positive change in the lanes she devotes herself to.
Resources from this Episode:
Website: www.RosieTheT1DWarrior.com
Where to Buy the Books—Amazon and other retailers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1NTLJQP (Available in English & Spanish)
Please let me know if I missed anything. Can't wait to share the episode when it's ready!
On today's episode, we talk to Lissie Poyner, an Integrative Diabetes Health Coach and creator of the Needles and Spoons Health & Wellness Coaching Experiences. Lissie helps overwhelmed type one diabetics gain more predictability in their blood sugars so they can finally take their plans off hold and welcome new life experiences. Lissie's signature 360 degree approach to coaching creates a proactive space in taking you from confused to confident in your blood sugar management.
Featured on this Episode:
Lissie PoynerFounder of Needles and Spoons Health & Wellness
Health Coaching for Type 1 Diabetics
Resources from this Episode:
Book a Free Consultation Call
Watch Our Free Webinar
Purchase the Diabetes Journal
https://needlesandspoons.com/
https://www.instagram.com/needlesandspoons_/
Today, we had the chance to talk to Scott Ruderman and Rachel Dyer, the filmmakers behind the documentary Pay or Die, which is debuting in Los Angeles and New York City for November National Diabetes Awareness month.
Scott has lived with type one diabetes since he was a college freshman so this is a personal journey. It is an amazing, powerful film, and I like the language that Rachel uses to describe it "By creating a film that focuses on the human beings behind the headlines, we aim to lay bare the reality of life and death for individuals and families dealing with the inequities and injustices of healthcare in the richest country in the world."
Pay or Die will be a call to action to stand up and fight for change, end quote. I hope you enjoy our conversation and go see this film.
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Pay or Die
NOVEMBER 1 | NEW YORK, NY | IFC CENTER
NOVEMBER 10 | LOS ANGELES, CA | LAEMMLE MONICA FILM CENTER
NOVEMBER 14 | STREAMING ON PARAMOUNT+
Director’s Statement
I was a carefree, 19-year-old college freshman when I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and my life was forever changed. Since that day, I have walked a life-or-death tightrope each and every day. Living with type 1 diabetes means having to micromanage the insulin I take, the food I eat, and the activities I do, in order to keep my blood sugar from going too high—risking blindness, amputation, and death—or too low, risking seizures and—again—death.
I thought that was hard enough. But then I turned 26, and aged out of my parents’ health insurance plan. That’s when I came face-to-face with the crushing financial reality of living with type 1 diabetes in America.
“Most of my adult life has been defined by one inescapable question: How can I make enough money as a filmmaker to afford the insulin I need to stay alive?” - Director Scott Ruderman
In 2018, my partner Rachael and I went to Vancouver, Canada to visit her family. Rachael encouraged me to see if I could get access to affordable insulin while we were there. We walked into a pharmacy, and the pharmacist showed me all the different types of insulin, ranging in price from $19 to $22 per vial. Right there and then, my eyes welled up with tears. Those exact same insulin vials—the same manufacturers, same chemical compositions—cost upwards of $300 per vial in the United States. How could that be?
I began to dig deeper. I reached out to other Americans living with type 1 diabetes and learned about the extreme measures they were taking simply to stay alive. PAY OR DIE is a deeply personal journey for me, and was born out of a sense of duty, as a filmmaker with type 1 diabetes, to use my filmmaking skills to bring attention to people who are struggling and even dying, senselessly.
ABOUT RACHAEL DYER, DIRECTOR I PRODUCER
As a dual Australian-Canadian citizen living and working in the US as a television and film producer, I've often found myself reeling from the complexity and exorbitant cost of the American healthcare system. But it wasn't until I met Scott that I truly saw and felt firsthand the toll it takes when a human being is forced to not only endure the physical and emotional burdens of living with a disease, but to do so within the harsh confines of a medical-industrial complex that monetizes their body, their life and their humanity.
We've set out to make a film that takes audiences on a journey similar to my own. By creating a film that focuses on the human beings behind the headlines, we aim to lay bare the reality of life — and death — for individuals and families dealing with the inequities and injustices of health care in the richest
Featured on this Episode:Carol Atkinson, Director
Carol, has enjoyed watching IFL USA, Florida grow since she helped found it in 2012. She works closely with the Board of Directors, partners, and supports in guiding the activities of IFL to provide life-sustaining supplies to those in need. Resources from this Episode:Insulin for Life USA provides insulin and diabetes management supplies free of charge to those with diabetes who otherwise would go without these life-saving provisions. We collect in-date, unopened supplies from individuals or organizations and, following careful inspection, deliver them to disadvantaged regions to be utilized by those in need. IFL USA is fully licensed by the State of Florida to receive and distribute medications. All donations to the organization are tax-deductible in accordance with regulations.
Insulin for Life
Donate Supplies
Insulin for Life USA Wishlist
Insulin for Life FB
On this episode of Embracing Diabetes we talk with Dylan Leonard, a director and filmmaker from Portland, Oregon who has had type 1 diabetes for 13 years. Our conversation focuses on his film, Breaking Limits, a cinematic documentary following the lives of Type 1 Diabetic extreme sports athletes.
"I wanted to make the film that I wish existed when I was diagnosed because had I been in that hospital and something like this was put on the TV for me , imagine the effect that that would have had," Dylan says. "Instead of thinking my life was over, I could watch and listen to 90 minutes of six to seven different athletes and some of the world's most renowned endocrinologists tell me that I could accomplish all of those things, that would have just changed the dynamic entirely."
Featured on this Episode
Dylan Leonard is a director/filmmaker and 13 year T1D from Portland, OR. Currently living in Los Angeles, it is his mission to tell the stories of the people, places and issues that are misunderstood or misrepresented. As a former college basketball player and current adventure lover, that is exactly where this story comes from, wanting to create something that will not only inspire current/newly diagnosed T1D's to live a full life, but educate and stir the pot for greater conversations around diabetes, healthcare and more.
GoFundMe Link: https://gofund.me/e3468372
Instagram: www.instagram.com/breakinglimitsfilm
On this episode we had a chance to talk with author and therapist, Adam Brown. Many of you know Adam, from his writings on diatribe and close concerns, as well as his wonderful book, Bright Spots and Landmines, which I think is essential reading for anyone living with type one diabetes.
We had a wonderful conversation about his work as an advocate in the diabetes community, and his more recent transition to working as a marriage and family therapist with a focus on eating disorders in teenagers. We so appreciated Adam's thoughtful perspective and hope. You enjoy the conversation.
Featured on this Episode:
Adam Brown has lived with diabetes for over 20 years. He
currently works with teenage eating disorders as a registered
associate marriage and family therapist (AMFT), offering individual,
group, and family therapy. In 2021, he earned a Master’s degree in
Counseling Psychology. His first book, Bright Spots & Landmines:
The Diabetes Guide I Wish Someone Had Handed Me, offers
actionable diabetes tips related to food, mindset, exercise, and
sleep. To date, over 300,000 copies of Bright Spots & Landmines
have been sold and downloaded, with reader access at the center
of the book's mission. It can be downloaded for free at diaTribe.org/BrightSpots.
From 2010 to 2019, Adam worked at two mission-driven diabetes
publications: Close Concerns and diaTribe.org. He also brought a
diabetes perspective to numerous public venues, including FDA
and NIH meetings, international scientific and industry
conferences (ADA, AADE, ATTD), and local events for people with
diabetes and healthcare providers. He can be contacted at helloadam.org.
Resources from this Episode:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Definition, Techniques, and Benefits
What Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
The Wright Institute
Eating Disorder Episode with Dr. Ann Goebel-Fabbri
On this episode of Embracing Diabetes, we talk to Lindsey Bressan, T1 International's UK based development coordinator. Lindsey's background is in the nonprofit sector, having received her master's degree in nonprofit management before working in fundraising and communications.
She's driven by a passion to make change. During our conversation, we learn more about T1 International, an organization that's done amazing work across the globe to advocate for those living with type 1 diabetes. They have an upcoming virtual conference on September 30th that will be a great opportunity to learn more.
Featured on this Episode:
Lindsey Bressan (she/her) is T1International's UK-based Development Coordinator. Her background is in the nonprofit sector, having received her Master's degree in nonprofit management before working in fundraising and communications. She's driven by a passion to make change. Although she's relatively new to the diabetes space, she has been enjoying her time at T1International and supporting the fight for #insulin4all.
Resources from this Episode:
- Here's the link to register for our #insulin4all Summit 2023!
- I mentioned that we're looking forward to our US work on price caps. More info can be found on our Federal Working Group page.
- And here's more info about our global Fight for Five project.
- WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines
It was such a busy summer and the past few weeks with back to school and sending kids back to college has made it challenging for us to produce a new episode! We're looking forward to getting back on track for the fall and introducing our listeners to a lot of amazing people with diabetes (or amazing people working in the T1D world).
Stay tuned for conversations about diabetes service dogs, more mental health conversations, parenting, creating art and more. We're grateful to you for listening and being a part of the Embracing Diabetes podcast!
On this episode we talk to Jeff Hitchcock who founded Children with Diabetes after his two year old daughter was diagnosed with type one diabetes. Jeff and his wife have dedicated their lives to serving and connecting people with diabetes and we are the better for it! Jeff makes a great baseball analogy about living with diabetes when he says "You can never leave the field, but you can't quit." I hope you enjoy our conversation!
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Bio
Jeff Hitchcock is the Founder, President, and CEO of Children with Diabetes. He started CWD in June of 1995 to share his family's experience caring for a child with type 1 diabetes. He and his wife, Brenda, are forever grateful for the families from CWD and Friends for Life who have helped so many people to live well with type 1 diabetes.
Resources from this Episode:Children with Diabetes
Friends for Life conference
@cwdiabetes
On this episode we talk to Dr. Eden Miller, an osteopathic board certified family practitioner, and CEO of Diabetes and Obesity care, a medical practice in Bend, Oregon.
Liz met Eden at the ADA meeting in San Diego and appreciated her style and humor! She also learned that Eden has spoken extensively in the field of diabetes to healthcare providers and patients alike, drawing on her life experience with Type One Diabetes, which she developed in medical school.
During our conversation, we learn about Eden's diabetes journey, why she chose osteopathic medicine, what she wishes more providers knew about living with diabetes and her hopes for women leaders in the diabetes space.
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Dr. Eden Miller, an Osteopathic board-certified Family Practitioner, received her medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. Returning to the Northwest, she completed her residency in Family Practice at East Moreland Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Recently completing her certification in Obesity management, she is the founder of Diabetes Nation a nonprofit organization, and CEO of Diabetes and Obesity Care LLC where she practices with her husband Dr. Kevin Miller in Bend.
Dr. Miller has cultivated a special interest in diabetes, after contracting type-1 diabetes while in medical school. Out of that personal experience, her practice has extended into a subspecialty in diabetes care. An impassioned speaker, Dr. Miller has given over 1250 lectures in the field of Diabetes to health care providers and patients alike, on subjects such as Diabetes Management, CGM Technology, Insulin Pump Therapy, Obesity and Metabolism intervention, Clinical Research, and Healthcare Policy. Her adage for care is that she “only succeeds as a provider if she turns patients into experts on their own disease”.
Dr. Miller believes that a “physiologic patient individualized approach to diabetes intervention is crucial to success. She feels if our nation is to triumph over the ravages of diabetes, a collaborative effort; unhindered by fear of personal scrutiny, and barriers for effective treatment need to be removed”.
For her, Diabetes and Obesity Care provides the foundational model to impact the people that represent this disease and begin the process of restoring hope back to their lives.
Resources on this Episode:
Diabetes and Obesity Care
Overcoming Therapeutic Inertia
On this episode we talk to Taylor Lawrence "Appleton" a street artist and photographer who creates art about living with type one diabetes to inspire others.
Featured on this episode:
BIO
After surviving a diabetic coma at the age of six, Appleton began to collect almost every insulin bottle that has gone through his system, amounting to hundreds of bottles, faded syringes and old blood strips.
Appleton wants to inspire the millions who have diabetes--to carry on and realize that you are not alone in this daily battle.
In hopes of preventing naive misconceptions and harmful falsehoods to continue, he promises to educate the unknowing, asking them to learn more about this devastating disease.
Through his art, Appleton seeks to raise and spread awareness. By putting his message on the streets, he asks passersby to wonder what they see, what they are looking at….something over 30 million American diabetics look at everyday.
Resources from this episode:
Appleton Art
Banksy's Exit Through The Gift Shop
Appleton Pictures IG
Shepard Fairey
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Susan Guzman, PhD is a clinical psychologist specializing in diabetes. In 2003, Dr. Guzman co-founded the Behavioral Diabetes Institute (BDI), the first non-profit organization devoted to the emotional and behavioral aspects of living with diabetes. At BDI, she serves as the Director of Clinical Education, developing and leading programs for people with diabetes and healthcare professionals. She has helped develop and facilitate diabetes distress group interventions for two NIH-funded research studies for adults with type 1 diabetes.Dr. Guzman is passionate about helping to change the conversations in diabetes away from shame, blame and judgment to those based on facts, empathy, and engagement. She has been part of a joint ADA/ADCES effort to address problematic language and messages in diabetes.
Resources from this Episode:World Diabetes Day
Behavioral Diabetes Institute
Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists
Words Matter in Diabetes Care
DiaTribe dStigmatize
Featured on the Episode:
Jennifer Smith RD, LD, CDCES
Director of Lifestyle and Nutrition
Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Integrated Diabetes Services
Jennifer has lived with type 1 diabetes since she was a child, so she has first-hand knowledge of the day-to-day events that affect diabetes management. She attended a diabetes-specific sports training camp in 2008 where she discovered her passion for achieving fitness goals while living healthfully with diabetes. In 2009 she successfully completed her first triathlon. This brought a deeper understanding of athletic training requirements and the importance of nutrition to realize athletic goals.
Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Biology from the University of Wisconsin. She is a Registered (and Licensed) Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Certified Trainer on most makes/models of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems. She is an active member of the American Diabetes Association, American Association of Diabetes Educators and Team WILD (We Inspire Life with Diabetes). She is also a contributing author for the Diabetes Sisters website. As a talented dietitian, diabetes educator, athlete and person with diabetes, Jennifer is in a unique position to assist Integrated Diabetes Services’ intensively managed clients.
Jennifer and her husband Nathan, an Ironman athlete in his own right, share their home with their sons Oskar and Conan, their dog Fillmore and cat Cornelius. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys running, cycling, swimming, yoga, and kayaking. She also loves hiking with Nathan, Oskar and Fillmore. A culinary “experimenter”, she is fond of cooking and baking, with an eye on vegetarian options. Tops on her annual “to-do” list is to travel to strange and exotic places outside the US.
Resources from this Episode
Co-Author: Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes: Your Month to Month guide to Blood Sugar Management
https://www.amazon.com/Pregnancy-Type-Diabetes-Month-Month/dp/1544267347/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1490135930&sr=1-4
Podcast: https://www.juiceboxpodcast.com/diabetesprotip
Thinking Like A Pancreas Blog - integrateddiabetes.com/blog/
Facebook: Integrated Diabetes Services
Twitter: @Integ_Diabetes
www.integrateddiabetes.com
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Erin Calhoun-Dulaney has had type 1 diabetes (T1D) for 41 years. Diagnosed in 1982, at the age of six, Erin began using an insulin pump in her thirties and in 2019 she created the SkirtMyPump slip for insulin pumpers.
Having worked in the entertainment industry, at some of the most highly publicized award shows in the world for nearly twenty years, Erin became acutely aware of how the advances in the delivery of insulin have evolved, but the clothing to accommodate these advances had not. Erin loved the consistency of having her pump on her at all times, and the steadiness that pumping insulin brought to her blood sugars, but was tired of trying to figure out where to wear her insulin pump so it was comfortable and easy to get to when she wore dresses or skirts. In 2016, she came up with a prototype of a slip with a deep pocket in the front. She then followed with modifications and self-trials, and in 2019 SkirtMyPump slip was officially born. This patented undergarment has a uniquely placed pocket, zippers, buttons and elastic bands, making SkirtMyPump a safe yet accessible way to wear an insulin pump with a skirt or dress. In 2020, Erin wore the same SkirtMyPump slip design that is now available to others to the 2020 Golden Globe Awards. It was a wonderful experience for her to finally be able to comfortably wear her pump in the slip, in a form fitting dress, and easily be able to have access to it.
Insulin pumping, T1D customers from across the globe have also been making their lives easier with the purchase of a SkirtMyPump slip. Brides have written to Erin, elated that the SkirtMyPump slip saved their wedding day and made it so they could more easily wear their pump on their big day.
The SkirtMyPump Instagram, TikTok and YouTube channels discuss all things insulin pumping, living with diabetes, and ideas on where to wear a pump with certain outfits. The SkirtMyPump slip is available on SkirtMyPump.com, Instagram and Etsy. The slip is offered in six sizes and two colors, with worldwide shipping options.
Resources from the episode:
Children With Diabetes Friends for Life conference:
https://childrenwithdiabetes.com/conferences/friends-for-life-orlando-2023/
(Skirt My Pump will be at table 817)
How-To Video of Skirt My Pump:
https://youtu.be/ZPEWX_GleWU
On this episode we talk to Safiyah Basir about her podcast, her advocacy efforts for people with T1D and her positive approach to managing life with diabetes. Safiyah's dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of others is commendable, and her achievements are a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence. She is an inspiration to us all and a true beacon of hope for those living with diabetes.
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Safiyah Basir has lived with type one diabetes since she was seven years old. She is an American Diabetes Ambassador and an Executive leader for the Tour De Cure. She's the mom of twin boys and the host of Diabetic Loving podcast.
Safiyah's positive mindset is truly infectious and is evident in everything she does. Her four-year-old identical twin boys are a testament to her strength and determination in balancing her personal and professional life while managing her health. She works hard to stay healthy and to keep her Hemoglobin A1C between 5.7-5.4. She started the Diabetic Loving podcast to show all who are touched by diabetes can have and live a healthy, full, limitless life.
In addition to her work with diabetes advocacy, Safiyah works with an acquisitions company and is a real estate broker. She is also a certified vegan nutritional trainer, using her knowledge to help others make informed choices about their diet and lifestyle.
Safiyah is currently writing two books about having a healthy diabetic mindset, using her own experiences and knowledge to inspire and guide others on their own journeys. One of her memorable quotes is "As a diabetic, you can do anything anyone else is doing, you just have to check your blood sugar first."
Resources:
ADA Advocate program
"And so real wisdom isn't about transcending the challenges of diabetes, it's about figuring out how to live harmoniously with it."
On this episode we talk with Sam Tullman, co-founder of Diabetes Sangha, about overcoming perfectionism, accepting diabetes and practicing meditation. Diabetes Sangha, a group dedicated to meditation and mindfulness practices for people with Diabetes, is completely online and available to all of us!
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Sam Tullman, MPH, is one of the facilitators and co-founders of DiabetesSangha. He was diagnosed with T1D at eight years old, and has been on a long arc of trying to understand the human experience and learn how to support meaningful and helpful experiences ever since, through the lenses of both science and meditative practice. He is a dedicated student of Rinzai Zen, but draws heavily in his practice from other Buddhist traditions, as well as modern Western psychology and Neuroscience. In his professional life, he is a researcher and consultant working primarily in the topics of emergence (“spiritual” or “altered” experiences) and contemplation, with a focus on EEG (electrical activity of the brain) and other brain-computer interfaces.
Resources from this Episode:
Diabetes Sangha
Connected in Motion
On today's episode, we had the pleasure of talking to Becky Furuta who is an elite athlete with team Novo Nordisk, a global, all diabetes sports organization, spearheaded by the world's first professional, all diabetes men's cycling team.
In addition to sports, Becky owns a family eye care practice in Golden, Colorado. She says racing with Team Novo Nordisk has given her the opportunity to compete at major events throughout the United States, as well as travel the world as an ambassador to show people with diabetes what' possible.
Featured on this Episode:
Becky Furuta is an elite athlete and ambassador with Team Novo Nordisk, a global, all-diabetes sports organization, spearheaded by the world's first professional, all-diabetes men's cycling team. In addition to sports, Becky owns a family eye care practice located in Golden, CO. Racing with Team Novo Nordisk has given Becky the opportunity to compete at major events throughout the United States, as well as traveling the world as an ambassador to show those affected with diabetes what might be possible.
Resources from this Episode:
Team Novo Nordisk
To learn more about Becky's tip to 'fuel when you need to fuel' listen to episode #3 with Dr. Matt Corcoran of Diabetes Training Camp
Books on pregnancy and diabetes
Vätternrundan race in Sweden
On this episode of Embracing Diabetes, we had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Ann Peter. Anne is one of the world's leading diabetes clinicians and clinical researchers, and an influential advocate and policy advisor for new diabetes treatment guidelines and increased access to care. Dr. Peters is dedicated to bringing cutting edge diabetes care to all walks of life, including an underserved lower literacy population. We have a wonderful conversation where we talked about her own personal journey with diabetes, her diverse clinical work in Los Angeles, and her perspective on what we can do to advocate for our communities.
I hope you enjoy the conversation.
Featured on this Episode:
Anne L. Peters, MD, is one of the world’s leading diabetes clinicians and clinical researchers and an influential advocate and policy advisor for new diabetes treatment guidelines and increased access to care. Dr. Peters is dedicated to bringing cutting-edge diabetes care to all walks of life, including an underserved lower-literacy population.
She works with the L.A. County Department of Health Services on a county-wide diabetes program, and she established the Community Diabetes Initiatives Research Center (CDI) with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). Dr. Peters received the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Outstanding Physician Clinician Award and the Bernardo Houssay Award from the National Minority Quality Forum for her work with the underserved.
She earned her MD from Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, and completed an internal medicine residency at Stanford University and an endocrinology fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Dr. Peters has been a Principal Investigator on multiple clinical trials, including two current grants supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and several active foundation-funded grants. She also serves as special consultant to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration on the development of devices for diabetes treatment.
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, she plays a central role in developing national guidelines for diabetes care, serving on the American Diabetes Association (ADA)/European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Guidelines Committee for Management of Type 1 Diabetes. She also participates on the ADA Guidelines Committee for Management of Type 1 Diabetes and the EASD/ADA Committee on Device Safety, and chairs the Endocrine Society Committee on the Use of Devices in Treatment of Diabetes.
Dr. Peters has authored more than 200 articles, reviews and abstracts in peer-reviewed medical journals, as well as three books on diabetes. These include the patient-centered Conquering Diabetes: A Cutting-Edge, Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment and the ADA/JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Sourcebook for health professionals. On track for 2017 is The Type 1 Diabetes Self-Care Manual: A Complete Guide Across the Lifespan for People with Diabetes, Parents, and Caregivers.
Resources from this Episode:
Peters On Diabetes video series
Advancing Health Equity, CDC
Health Equity Now, ADA
Featured on this Episode:
Anne L. Peters, MD, is one of the world’s leading diabetes clinicians and clinical researchers and an influential advocate and policy advisor for new diabetes treatment guidelines and increased access to care. Dr. Peters is dedicated to bringing cutting-edge diabetes care to all walks of life, including an underserved lower-literacy population.
She works with the L.A. County Department of Health Services on a county-wide diabetes program, and she established the Community Diabetes Initiatives Research Center (CDI) with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). Dr. Peters received the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Outstanding Physician Clinician Award and the Bernardo Houssay Award from the National Minority Quality Forum for her work with the underserved.
She earned her MD from Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, and completed an internal medicine residency at Stanford University and an endocrinology fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Dr. Peters has been a Principal Investigator on multiple clinical trials, including two current grants supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and several active foundation-funded grants. She also serves as special consultant to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration on the development of devices for diabetes treatment.
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, she plays a central role in developing national guidelines for diabetes care, serving on the American Diabetes Association (ADA)/European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Guidelines Committee for Management of Type 1 Diabetes. She also participates on the ADA Guidelines Committee for Management of Type 1 Diabetes and the EASD/ADA Committee on Device Safety, and chairs the Endocrine Society Committee on the Use of Devices in Treatment of Diabetes.
Dr. Peters has authored more than 200 articles, reviews and abstracts in peer-reviewed medical journals, as well as three books on diabetes. These include the patient-centered Conquering Diabetes: A Cutting-Edge, Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment and the ADA/JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Sourcebook for health professionals. On track for 2017 is The Type 1 Diabetes Self-Care Manual: A Complete Guide Across the Lifespan for People with Diabetes, Parents, and Caregivers.
Resources from this Episode:
Peters On Diabetes video series
Advancing Health Equity, CDC
Health Equity Now, ADA
In this episode we talk to bestselling author Jim Hirsch who has lived with diabetes since 1964. Jim tells us about his career as a journalist and the author of more than a dozen non-fiction books on subjects that range from sports and race relations to health and medicine. He tells us about his most recent book which profiles Zion Clark, a young man who was born without legs and is an American wrestler, professional mixed martial artist, and wheelchair racer, Work with What You Got.
Jim says the common thread between his books is resilience; profiles of people who are survivors.
Featured on this Episode:
James S. Hirsch is former reporter for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. He is the author of four nonfiction books, including the New York Times bestseller. Hurricane: The Miraculous Journey of Rubin Carter, which was the basis for the film of the same name starring Denzel Washington. Hirsch is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has a master’s degree from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas. He lives in the Boston area with his wife, Sheryl, and their children, Amanda and Garrett. Born and raised in St. Louis, he remains a diehard Cardinal fan.
Resources on this Episode:
Cheating Destiny, Living with Diabetes, America's Biggest Epidemic
A candid, provocative, and moving account of one of America's fastest-growing health issues
If you or someone you love has diabetes, you are not alone -- more than twenty million Americans now live with the disease. In Cheating Destiny, the best-selling author James S. Hirsch offers an incisive, sometimes surprising portrait of diabetes in America. Hirsch is intimately familiar with the disease: he has lived with type 1 diabetes for three decades. His brother, Irl, also a diabetic, is one of the country's leading diabetologists. Most poignantly, his son Garrett was diagnosed at age three.
Additional Books by James Hirsch
To hear the episode with Jim's brother Irl Hirsch go to episode 15
In this episode we chat with Kameron "Kam" Dostal, a self-described "Chatty Cathy" who has dedicated much of her young life advocating for people with diabetes whether it's through working as a camp counselor or raising awareness about accommodations. She is an inspiration! Just listen to the episode and see if you can walk away uninspired.
Featured on this Episode:
Kameran Dostal is an art educator, a self-proclaimed artrepreneur, and an advocate. Living in Kearney, Nebraska, the heart of the U.S., she works full-time as an elementary art teacher at two elementary schools. In her personal art practice, Kameran operates a small business titled “For You, From Kam”. Through her work, she seeks to create hand-crafted “Remembrance paintings, commemorating people, places, and pets.” When she isn’t working on commissioned pieces or teaching classes, she explores themes of sustainability and fragility in repurposing used diabetes supplies to create assemblage photographs. With all the hats she wears, Kameran has one hat that is inescapable. She is a person living with type 1 diabetes. In the diabetes community, she is an assistant director for a summer diabetes camp, a community fundraiser, a legislative advocate, a research partner, and an online creator.
Resources on this Episode:
Website: www.foryoufromkam.com/
Instagram: @Kamahkazee
Facebook: @ForYou,FromKam
Website for Nebraska Camp for Youth Living with Diabetes: Camp Floyd Rogers
In this episode we talk to Dr. Robert "Bob" Eckel about living with type one diabetes for more than 70 years. After a long and remarkable career in endocrinology and cardiology, Bob is "rewired" (not retired) but he continues to stay connected to the T1D community. He's also a huge sports fan and has season tickets with the Colorado Avalanche ice hockey team, the Denver Nuggets (basketball) and the Colorado Rockies (baseball).
Featured on this Episode
Robert H Eckel, MD, FAHA, FACC, FNLA, is Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes, and the Division of Cardiology at the University of Colorado - Denver in Aurora, CO. He also serves as Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, and the Charles A. Boettcher Endowed Chair in Atherosclerosis in the Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus.
Dr. Eckel earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at University of Wisconsin Hospitals in Madison, and fellowship in Metabolism and Endocrinology at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle.
His translational research has incorporated data from populations, human subjects in the Clinical Translational Research Center, genetically-modified mice and tissue culture to pursue mechanistic relationships between metabolic disorders such as obesity/metabolic syndrome/diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Dr Eckel has more than 300 articles published in peer-reviewed journals including International Journal of Health Care, Diabetes, Metabolism, and American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. He is past president of the American Heart Association, Obesity Society, and Association of Patient Oriented Research. Dr Eckel co-chaired the 2013 ACC/AHA Lifestyle Guideline for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and was a member of the 2013 ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guideline Committee. He is a member of the Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications Observational Safety and Monitoring Board and is on the Board for the American Diabetes Association.
In this episode we talk to Dr. Ann Gobble-Fabbri, psychologist, researcher, author and all around brilliant expert on disordered eating in diabetes. Ann talks to us about the prevalence of eating disorders (ED) in women and men with diabetes ( 2.5 times as likely as someone without T1D), the particular challenges as well as examples of women who've recovered. We're excited to share this conversation with you because this is a topic that needs to be discussed! Ann's book is a fantastic resource for people with T1D and an eating disorder as well as the people who love them. You can hear the passion in Ann's voice in this conversation and will be inspired by her work.
Featured in this Episode:
Ann Goebel-Fabbri worked for 16 years as a clinical psychologist and researcher in the Behavioral and Mental Health Unit at Joslin Diabetes Center. She is a former assistant professor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. During her time at Joslin, her work involved teaching, research, and treatment focused on disordered eating behaviors in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It covered the spectrum of eating problems from food and insulin restriction to binge eating and obesity. Dr. Goebel-Fabbri’s work is published in numerous research papers and academic book chapters, and she regularly speaks at professional conferences. She currently runs her own practice in which she treats individual patients and also consults with healthcare teams and organizations to help them in their work with diabetes patients with and without eating disorders. She teaches health professionals about psychosocial aspects of diabetes, especially eating disorders and behavioral weight management. Her clinical and research activities have been featured in the popular media, including BBC Radio, Good Morning America, National Public Radio, the Huffington Post, CNN, and the New York Times.
Resources mentioned on this episode:
- Prevention and Recovery from Eating Disorders in T1D by Ann Gobble-Fabbri
- American Diabetes Association mental health directory
- Behavioral Diabetes Institute
- Melrose Center
- Eating Recovery Center
- Renfrew Center
Dr. Carla Greenbaum received her undergraduate and medical degrees at Brown University then pursued her endocrinology fellowship at University of Washington, where she continues as clinical faculty. She joined the Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) in 2000, where she is Director of the Center for Interventional Immunology, Diabetes Research Program and the BRI Clinical Research Center and a Member at BRI. Dr. Greenbaum serves on the Board of Directors for BRI and is a member of the BRI Institutional Review Board, which provides oversight for clinical studies.
Resources for this episode:
https://www.benaroyaresearch.org/our-research/diabetes-clinical-research/find-study/trialnet-pathway
Dr. Hirsch is a preeminent endocrinologist, diabetes researcher, author of numerous articles and books on diabetes, and a person with Type 1 diabetes himself for over 60 years. Currently he is a professor of medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine and sees patients (the majority with Type 1 diabetes) at the University of Washington Endocrine and Diabetes Care Center. I have known Irl for over 20 years, and during that time he has been a consistent source of mentorship in my career, resource for information and perspective in all things diabetes, and inspiring advocate around the cost of managing diabetes. We had a wonderful conversation about his own history with diabetes, how it influenced his career choice and his view of the challenges facing our community as well as what he is hopeful for.
I hope you enjoy this conversation!
Resources for this Episode:
- Wave of the Future: New Glucose Technology Could Revolutionize Care, by James S. Hirsch
- Crisis Point: Insulin Access in the United States, a special episode focuses on the issue of insulin accessibility and affordability in the United States, with four experts in the diabetes arena weighing in on the topic
- High insulin prices betray spirit in which the lifesaver was created, by By Irl B. Hirsch, Michael W. Schwartz and James S. Hirsch (2022)
As someone who has lived with Type One Diabetes for 50 years, Riva Greenberg is full of wisdom. She is also relentlessly positive and describes her approach to life with T1D as Flourishing. She also uses words like patience, gratitude and acceptance and wants to help the rest of us learn to speak this language of empowerment. She advises providers and people with diabetes that there's no such thing as control.
"This is a complex condition and helping providers work on the relationship and interaction so it's one of safety and trust and collaboration, because I truly, in my heart of hearts, believe that's as vital to outcomes and people doing well as is medicine and devices."
If you live or love someone with diabetes (or another chronic illness for that matter), this conversation will (hopefully) inspire you!
Bio
Riva Greenberg is a health coach, health researcher, author, corporate advisor and inspirational speaker. She’s developed an approach for health professionals to help people not merely cope with their diabetes, but flourish. She has brought this science-based Flourishing Approach, and its skills, to thousands of health professionals around the world. Riva has worked with the CDC to brand DSMES, spent 10 years as an A1C Champion peer-mentor traveling the US, has written three books, hundreds of articles and a blog, DiabetesStories. She has spoken at the World Health Organization and United Nations, and is recognized for her humanistic work by professional associations and organizations. In February, Riva celebrated 50 years of living successfully with type 1 diabetes.
Resources
Web blog DiabetesStories
Video Interviews
Flourishing with DiabetesHow to advocate for yourself Books
Diabetes Do's & How-To's50 Diabetes Myths That Can Ruin Your LifeThe ABCs Of Loving Yourself With Diabete
Chapter - "When Disease Requires a Complexity Framework," Cynefin – weaving sense-making into the fabric of our world
Top HuffPost- "Type 1 Diabetes Finally Explained"
The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose is to give it away
In today's episode Liz and Amy talk about conversations they've noticed in the diabetes related podcast community about strained relationships with health care providers. From her position as an endocrinologist and a woman with T1D, Liz has noticed a lot of negative talk about the struggles that people have accessing endocrinologists and ongoing frustrations, especially with their primary care providers.
We decided to answer some common questions like, why does it take so long to get an appointment with an endocrinologist? And why does it seem like my primary care doctor knows so little about diabetes?
Here is a list of resources Liz mentioned in the episode:
8 Things to Know About the Endocrinologist Shortage
8 Tips for Choosing an Endocrinologist
How to Obtain Prior Authorizations
Common Health Insurance Terminology
Heather has extensive experience specializing in training and education for patients and providers to integrate the mind-body-spirit with diabetes – something she knows firsthand, having lived with Type 1 diabetes since 1997. Currently she has helped to co-create Healthy Connections Hood River, a functional medicine practice, with her husband, Dr. Jeff Horacek, where she provides mental health counseling, health coaching, functional lifestyle education, and teaches classes and workshops both live and online.
Resources:
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Training
Self-Compassion - site includes mindfulness practices/recordings
Sam Tullman and the Diabetes Sangha: https://www.diabetessangha.com/
Dr Dan Siegel's Wheel of Awareness practice
Jack Kornfield's offerings
Tara Brach's offerings
True Refuge - great book about chronic illness/mindfulness
Urge Surfing - great practice for food cravings/other cravings that can sabotage our diabetes self care
eMindful for the Better Living with Diabetes course. Nothing on the calendar at this point in time.
Apps (free or low cost)
Insight TimerCalmHeadspace 10% Happier (Dan Harris) Waking Up (Sam Harris)
On this episode, Allison Nimlos, Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, and diabetes health coach shares her wisdom with Liz and Amy about "navigating life's disruptions." Allison tells us about the super helpful class she designed and runs called "T1 D and the three Ps, preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum."
Allison is co-founder of the diabetes and mental health conference, which will run from May 5-6, 2023 and is open for registration! The virtual conference is for any adult interested in the intersection of diabetes and mental health.
Featured on this Episode:
Allison Nimlos is a licensed marriage and family therapist and diabetes health coach in private practice in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. As a therapist, she primarily works with adults and couples, focusing on the impact of chronic illness on mental health. As a health coach, Allison helps clients live healthier, more fulfilling lives with diabetes by focusing on developing self-compassion and improving data-driven diabetes decisions. She has created two self-paced courses, Diabetes Decoded (focused on pattern analysis and decision-making) and T1D & the 3Ps (focused on pregnancy) Allison is also the co-founder of the virtual Diabetes + Mental Health Conference, which will take place in May 2023. Allison has lived with type 1 diabetes for nearly 30 years. She is married and the mother of two young boys.
Mentioned on the episode:
Diabetes + Mental Health Conference
Allison's website, Greater Than Counseling & Coaching
In this episode Dr. Liz Stephens and Amy Stockwell chat about various fascinating topics that include the frustrations of low blood sugars, the new Dexcom 7, the pending holidays and must read books by some of our favorite authors! During the episode we mention a few things that I want to clarify for those who get confused...
First, Liz refers to a recent episode of the podcast (and fantastic resource) Diabetes Connections with author Stacey Simms who talks in depth about the dexcom 7.
Liz also recommends the book These Precious Days by one of our favorite authors, Ann Patchett, who is the co-owner of the amazing Parnassus Books in Nashville, TN, a must visit for any of you who live in the area.
Finally, I embarrass myself by butchering the title of Barbara Kingsolver's latest novel Demon Copperhead. One of my favorite books of the year!
We'll be back after the holidays with more compelling conversations, stay tuned!
In this episode we continue our conversation with Lauren and talk about the importance of eating fiber, her favorite "F" word! Lauren also gives us some ideas for Vegan meals. We talked to Lauren about her book Type One Determination, Transforming Life with Type 1 Diabetes through Personal Experience, Scientific Evidence, and a Dash of Disobedience.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Lauren Plunkett's website
Type One Determination (Lauren's book)
Field Roast Meat & Cheese co.
Tofurky
What You Should Know About Eating Behaviors and Diabetes
In this episode we talk to registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist, Lauren Plunkett about the benefits of plant based nutrition for people with diabetes. Lauren has been called a plant-based powerhouse, fiercely honest and a Renegade girl with an authentic voice. Her friends call her a bad-ass.
Lauren works as a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist. Her professional experience includes pediatric endocrinology, performance nutrition, virtual primary care, and plant-based nutrition for chronic disease and preventive health. She is a public speaker, indoor cycling instructor, and author of the award-winning book, Type One Determination. Lauren has lived with type 1 diabetes for nearly three decades. She credits physical activity and her vegan lifestyle of over 13 years for thriving health.
www.laurenplunkett.com
Check out the digital resources that can be downloaded and paired with Type One Determination
email: lauren@lpnutritionconsulting.com
Instagram and Facebook @laurenplunketthealth
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lpnc-rdn-cdces/
In this episode Liz and Amy chat about managing diabetes while traveling. Amy is flying overseas with her family and shares her concerns about changing time zones and managing blood glucose levels in a country with with a different cuisine. Liz talks about driving to California with her family for Thanksgiving and how she'll manage the hours of being sedentary in the passenger seat.
Stay tuned for a pre-holiday future episode with Lauren Plunkett, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, fitness instructor, speaker, award-winning author and woman with T1D.
Thanks for listening!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Miss Diabetes Comics
Diabetes Training Camp with Dr. Matt Corcoran
**We are really excited about today’s interview with John Stirrat, who has had type 1 diabetes since age 8. John plays bass in an excellent band called Hail the Sun, which is labelled on Wikipedia “as a post-hardcore band using elements of screamo, progressive rock, and math rock in its music.” They are amazing musicians, with live shows that are one of a kind. Their success have really blossomed over the last 10 years, as they now have 5 albums, 2 EP’s and close to 300,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. We were curious to talk to John about what it is like to have type 1 diabetes on tour, how he manages his performances, and hear what it is like to be a rock and roller taking insulin!
Check out Hail the Sun at https://hailthesun.com**Music written, performed and produced by Noah Mortola, https://linktr.ee/noahmortola
Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those types of questions, please reach out to your health care team and providers.
In this episode we have an extensive conversation with Lisa about her life with diabetes, how it has impacted her work, her journey with the documentary industry, and how she remains hopeful that we will find a cure for Type 1 diabetes!
Featured on this Episode:
Lisa Hepner, Director/Producer of The Human Trial, and her partner Guy Mossman run LA-based Vox Pop Films, a production company specializing in non-fiction content and commercials. For the last 25 years, Lisa has produced a variety of films and programs for Sony Pictures Classics, HBO, A&E, PBS, Lifetime, Discovery, MTV, TLC, and the CBC. She has produced for acclaimed directors Jonathan Demme, Michael Apted, Julie Taymor, and Lisa F. Jackson, among others. When she wasn’t in the field, Lisa worked at the PBS station, 13-WNET, producing a variety of programs, including the Emmy Award winning series, Air: America’s Investigative Reports. In 2003, she co-directed the feature doc, Peace by Peace: Women on the Frontlines. Shot in Afghanistan, Argentina, Burundi, Bosnia-Herzegovina and the US, the film premiered at the UN in 2003 and aired on PBS in 2004. She has lived with type 1 diabetes for 30 years, for about as long as she’s worked in film and TV. This is Lisa’s feature directorial debut.
Resources:
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30146N9nY7U
What's living with diabetes like for you? This is the question Dr. Bill Polonsky asked during his first day on the job at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston. The waiting room was full of patients who expressed gratitude for his curiosity. "Thank you," they said. "No one has ever asked me that question before." He continued asking this question for weeks, months and years with the same result. and states the obvious, "I shouldn't be the first person asking that question." On this episode we talk to Bill about the emotional impact of living with diabetes including issues like diabetes distress, the importance of empathy and trust between doctor and patient and the importance of making diabetes technology affordable for everyone.
Featured on this Episode:Dr. William "Bill" Polonsky is President and Co-Founder of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute, the world’s first organization wholly dedicated to studying and addressing the unmet psychological needs of people with diabetes. He is also Associate Clinical Professor in Medicine at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Polonsky received his PhD in clinical psychology from Yale University and has served as Senior Psychologist at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, faculty member at Harvard Medical School and Chairman of the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators. A licensed clinical psychologist, certified diabetes care and educational specialist, and highly-cited research scientist (with more than 100 peer-reviewed publications in the field of behavioral diabetes), he received the American Diabetes Association’s 2020 Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award and the American Diabetes Association’s 2014 Richard R. Rubin Award for distinguished contributions tobehavioral medicine and psychology.
Resources for this Episode:
Behavioral diabetes institute: https://behavioraldiabetes.org
Dr. Matt Corcoran is such an inspiration for the diabetes community! Despite not living with type 1 dm, he is deeply engaged in helping others see themselves as athletes who also live with type 1, and raising money for scholarships and support for his amazing Diabetes Training Camps.
Featured on this Episode
Dr Matthew Corcoran is Founder and President of Diabetes Training Camp, which is a unique clinical resource devoted to providing general fitness and multi-sports camps and services for teens and adults with diabetes. Dr Corcoran is a board-certified endocrinologist, completing his internal medicine residency and fellowship at the University of Chicago. He currently serves as Medical Director for Shore Physicians Group in South Jersey. Recognized nationally and internationally as a speaker on diabetes, exercise and sports, he has also consulted with high school, collegiate, Olympic and professional athletes with type 1 diabetes. “I have been privileged through my work with Diabetes Training Camp to meet an amazing array of inspirational people with diabetes who challenge it on a daily basis. By bringing medicine and exercise science together, we can make it easier for everyone with diabetes to stay on top of their game.”
Resources for this EpisodeDiabetes Training Camp: https://diabetestrainingcamp.com/
Come Experience the Magic! The 5th Annual DTC Foundation benefit
DTC Facebook
Subscribe to DTC Newsletter: https://diabetestrainingcamp.com/contact
About this Episode:
We talk to Ana Morales about her journey with diabetes, how it impacts her art, and exciting plans she has for a graphic novel. You even get to hear her kitty in the background!
Featured on this Episode:
Ana Morales is based in Roanoke, Virginia and works primarily as a mixed media artist. She holds an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BFA from James Madison University, where she studied studio art and art education. She works at LeisureMedia360 in Roanoke as the art director for publications including the Roanoker Magazine and the Virginia Travel Guide. Morales has exhibited her work locally and nationally.
Artist statement:
My work is largely informed by my life as a type 1 diabetic. I’m primarily interested in art-making as an opportunity to play and experiment. I’m also interested in processes that mimic my daily life with diabetes—processes that explore repetition and routine, control, order, and risk. While my early work is quite literal, my more recent work explores the broader idea of illness versus wellness and the day-to-day fluctuations of mental health.
Resources for this Episode: Website: amoralesart.com, Instagram: @anamoralesart