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Scary Diabetes Motivation: He Held a Gun to Her Head10 Apr 202500:40:38

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BJ Garceau shares the very scary day that changed the entire trajectory of her life with type 1 diabetes. 

Find BJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjgarceaut1d/

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Ali's Fight to Live: Curing Type 1 Diabetes with a Pancreas Transplant24 Apr 202500:52:11

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Sounds amazing, right? Just get a new pancreas, and your type 1 diabetes will magically disappear. Not so fast. In this episode, Ali Dugger describes her life today after receiving a kidney and pancreas transplant two months ago after struggling to survive with T1D.

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The Side-Effects Are Killing You — But Your Doctor is Clueless17 Apr 202500:29:36

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In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, Tara Mayo — my best friend and business partner — shares the moment she realized her grandmother's medicine was killing her. Despite a half-dozen tests, not a single doctor ever thought to check the side effects of her medicine.

For people with diabetes, it's a big reminder to speak up, ask questions, and advocate for yourself!

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Eversense CGM: I Didn't Realize I'd Love It This Much!01 May 202500:34:57

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In this episode, we are just a few days into my experience with the 365-day Eversense implantable continuous glucose monitor. Feeling totally giddy about it, BJ Garceau and I discuss the insertion procedure and my first few days of gathering data compared to the Freestyle Libre 3+.

Stay tuned for real footage of the insertion procedure and my entire first week with the Eversense in next week's episode on YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd.

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Relationships & Diabetes: Hypoglycemia Makes for a Bad 1st Date10 Jul 202500:41:42

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Rage-bolusing, dating disasters, and the ruthlessness of type 1 diabetes (T1D). That's what my friend, BJ, and I are talking about during this week's episode of the Diabetes Nerd podcast! 🎙️

We started this episode out on a low note (not the emotional kind) but ended on a high (the emotional kind).

I don't edit these episodes, and I think it makes every episode exactly what it is: REAL LIFE with diabetes! If you love off-the-cuff talk with my pals with diabetes, this podcast is for YOU. 💥

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She Was in Diabetes Denial for Years!03 Jul 202500:36:08

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In this episode, Ginger Vieira chats with Michelle Hale—better known as @globaldiabetic on Instagram—about the highs and lows of traveling with type 1 diabetes. They dive into the power of sharing raw, real-life experiences on social media and what it means to embrace your voice and live boldly with T1D.

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This Inspired Her to Care More About Her T1D26 Jun 202500:30:46

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Amanda Mueller opens up about disassociating from type 1 diabetes, the moment she got her sh*t together, and how finding others with T1D changed everything.

Being vulnerable online was new territory—but now, Amanda’s thriving in ways she never imagined.

If her story resonates with you, this is just a glimpse. Don’t miss this honest, powerful conversation with a truly beautiful human—now on Diabetes Nerd.

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Even Diabetes Clinicians Ride the Blood Sugar Rollercoaster19 Jun 202500:33:36

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In this episode, Ginger Vieira chats with diabetes psychologist and author of "Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It," Dr. Mark Heyman. 

They dive into the emotional realities of life with diabetes—and how identifying a lack of support inspired them to be the resource they once needed.

If you’ve ever struggled with the fear of lows or wondered whether therapy could help you navigate diabetes, this conversation is for you.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Diabetes Nerd podcast to hear their insights and how they might support your own journey.

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My Best Friend Doesn't Remember Life Without Diabetes12 Jun 202500:38:20

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We accidentally bestie’d so hard that now Tara can’t even remember a time before diabetes was part of the picture—wild, right?! 🎙️

In this week’s episode, we’re getting into what it’s like having your best friend as part of your diabetes care team, how our perspectives have evolved over time, and how Tara thinks she’d handle a T1D diagnosis if it happened tomorrow.

💡 Give this episode a like if you think Tara should take over my diabetes management at ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions!

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Ali's Pancreas Transplant Part 205 Jun 202500:56:41

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Diabetes Nerd sits down with Ali Dugger to discuss how life is going months following a dual organ transplant. After experiencing severe complications from years of struggling to manage her type 1 diabetes, Ali needed a pancreas and kidney transplant. Today, she no longer has to take insulin shots or check her blood sugar levels. She shares what that experience is like in this episode, along with the challenges she still faces while on immunosuppressants. 

Listen to Part 1, Ali’s Fight to Live: Pancreas Transplant, here: https://youtu.be/5l3CXwamm7M.

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Travel Disasters with Type 1 Diabetes: Don't Make These Mistakes!29 May 202500:40:37

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In this episode, Ginger and Ben Tzeel, RD, CDCES, share their most memorable T1D travel disasters — and how they survived the trip anyway.
By the way, Ben Tzeel is a virtual diabetes coach at YourDiabetesInsider.com! Looking for help losing weight, improving your time-in-range, or reducing your A1C? Ben and his team of CDCES with type 1 diabetes can help!

Ben's YouTube Channel:  @yourdiabetesinsider  
Diabetes Coaching with Ben: https://www.yourdiabetesinsider.com 
Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manoftzeel

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She Stopped Taking Her Insulin for a Week22 May 202500:28:49

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In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, Julia Flaherty shares the week she thought she could fix everything about her body by skipping her insulin. It was not a good week.

Find more from Julia on her website, blog, article, and Instagram:
👉 https://www.heyitsjuliaflaherty.com/
👉 https://www.heyitsjuliaflaherty.com/chronically-climbing-blog
👉 https://www.instagram.com/heyitsjuliaflaherty/
👉 https://beyondtype1.org/body-dysmorphia-type-1-diabetes/

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• ARTICLES: https://www.GingerVieira.com/diabetes 
• PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/type1tea 
• INSTAGRAM: https://www.Instagram.com/GingerVieira.T1D 
• LINKEDIN: https://www.Linkedin.com/in/GingerVieira 

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This Cures Constant Hunger with Type 1 Diabetes15 May 202500:37:34

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In this episode, Ginger Vieira and Natalie Poulton discuss their personal experience taking GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro and Ozempic for type 1 diabetes.

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I Diagnosed Myself with Diabetes at 13 Years Old08 May 202500:48:13

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In this episode, Ginger shares that funny little time in the 7th grade when she realized she had type 1 diabetes. Oh, by the way, the amazing BJ Garceau is taking over and hosting this episode!

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Using a GLP-1 with Type 1 Diabetes Eliminated Her Food Noise28 Aug 202500:34:43

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In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd podcast, I chat with Lindsay Cohen, a mother and advocate living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). You might know her as Mama Betes on social media.

In this episode, we discuss the use of GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic, in managing diabetes, particularly for women. Lindsay shares her personal experiences with GLP-1s, including the challenges of insurance approval and the benefits of microdosing.

This conversation highlights the importance of personalized dosing and the potential of GLP-1s to ease the burden of diabetes management. Especially if you live with type 1, like us!

  • Mama Betes Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/mamabetesglp1thrivetribe/
  • Mama Betes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamabetesblog/
  • Mama Betes Website: https://mama-betes.com/

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Going Low? Creating the Yummiest Glucose Product Ever21 Aug 202500:31:08

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In this week's episode, I sat down with Naomi, the founder of Glow Gummies, to discuss her standout product for managing low blood sugar. If you live with type 1 diabetes (T1D), you've probably heard of Glow Gummies! They're the hottest new product.

They're gluten-free, vegan, and made with all-natural ingredients. Naomi discusses how customer feedback is essential for product development and flavor options. She is also committed to providing education about diabetes management to Glow Gummies users.

You've heard of Glow Gummies' story before, but you might not know Naomi's. Join me as I explore the woman behind it all. She's worth getting to know!

Thanks for tuning in! Shop Glow Gummies here. Use the code GINGER20 to get 20% off your purchase.

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ChatGPT Fixed Her Insulin Pump Doses14 Aug 202500:38:25

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Ginger sat down with Kelsey Conover, known as @t1disco on Instagram, to discuss the challenges, successes, and chaos of living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). 

Kelsey is used to being in the driver's seat with type 1 diabetes (T1D). After feeling territorial about her management, she finally decided to let her long-term boyfriend sit in the passenger seat, and is grateful to have a great person in that role.

Additionally, Kelsey shares how she used ChatGPT to improve her A1C by 30% after moving to a new city! From navigating a complicated healthcare system to the emotional side of T1D and relationships, nothing is off the table in this conversation.

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She was Seizing: Her Wife Didn't Know if She'd Survive07 Aug 202500:28:06

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Are you afraid of going outside your target blood sugar range? Have you ever worked so hard to stay within it that it backfired?

Ginger and BJ talk about navigating unconsciousness, experiencing seizures, the devils on their backs, and the demon of obsession in life with T1D.

If you've ever felt stuck with time-in-range issues, we invite you to join this discussion.

Your comfort zone might not be healthy for you. We discuss how to develop a healthy mindset around time in range and more in this episode. Thanks for joining me, BJ! I love having you as a guest.

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GLP-1s with T1D: Answers to Your Burning Questions31 Jul 202500:43:52

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In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, Ginger and Tara sat down with Robert A. Gabbay, MD, PhD, FACP, who is Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President at Joslin Diabetes Center and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, about his extensive experience in diabetes care, the evolution of automated insulin delivery (AID) systems, and the impact of GLP-1 and SGLT-2 medications on diabetes management. 

They discuss personal experiences with these medications, the importance of eye health, and the potential future of diabetes treatments, including oral GLP-1s and continuous ketone monitoring.

If you live with type 1 diabetes and want to learn more about GLP-1s, such as Ozempic, including how to use them and what the future of diabetes care could hold, this episode is for YOU!

🔥 Your burning questions about Ozempic might just get answered in this week's episode. 🔥

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This "Unusual" Insulin Technique Has Us Hooked!24 Jul 202500:40:03

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Inhaled insulin doesn’t get nearly enough credit—but for both Kristin Schaner and me, it’s been a game-changer in managing type 1 diabetes.

In this episode, we dive into how we each use it a little differently, the benefits we’ve seen, and why it might be worth considering for your own T1D toolkit.

If you’re curious but unsure, or hitting roadblocks with your doctor, this conversation is for you. Let’s clear up the misconceptions and break down how to make inhaled insulin part of your plan.

⚠️ SPOILER ALERT: The learning curve is worth it! Diabetes is all about trial and error. If you approach it with this mindset, be patient with yourself as you figure it out, and let go of the idea of perfection, you can welcome some amazing changes for your health. We are living proof!

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Was This Man Misdiagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? Ginger Thinks So!17 Jul 202500:32:08

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Matthew Tremellen is the founder and CEO of DiabeticU, a company dedicated to empowering people with diabetes to take control and live their best lives. In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd podcast, Ginger and Matthew discuss what's happening at DiabeticU, Matthew's personal connection to diabetes, and more.

Was Matthew actually misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Find out when you watch this week's episode.

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Breaking the Binge-Eating Habit with Type 1 Diabetes04 Sep 202500:44:03

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Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) often means constant focus on food, numbers, and control, which can sometimes spiral into disordered eating.

In this powerful episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we speak with guest expert Beth Braun, PhD, to explore the connection between diabetes and eating disorders, such as emotional eating, binge eating, and diabulimia.

Beth works closely with diabetes nonprofits such as the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), running support groups and integrating body and mind wellness. 

Beth shares her expertise in behavioral medicine and nutrition, providing practical strategies to develop a healthier relationship with food, handle triggers, and address the psychological challenges specific to diabetes management.

Whether you’re struggling yourself, supporting someone you love, or simply want to gain a deeper understanding of this issue, this conversation offers candid insights, practical tools, and hope for recovery.

If you'd like to get in touch with Beth to discuss any of the topics mentioned in today's episode, send her an email: AskDrBeth@gmail.com. 

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