Explore every episode of the podcast Sugar Mama's Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes
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| #100 Those Other Kids: the non-T1D siblings of T1Ds with Joanne Robb | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:45:17 | |
You won't want to miss this one! Most of us have more than one kid and typically those kids are not also living with type 1 diabetes. Although, special shout out to those parents juggling multiple kids with type 1 diabetes!! You are my heroes! Today, Joanne Robb (psychotherapist and T1D coach) and I discuss how to manage diabetes well for our T1D while also pouring into our other children that aren't living with type 1 diabetes. Be sure to check out the links below to find Joanne on the web and sign up for her courses specially designed to help and encourage parents and caregivers of type 1 diabetics. Plus, take a listen to the other 4 episodes Joanne recorded with me! They are all about how to manage the mental and emotional burden that can come alongside a type 1 diagnosis. Enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #99 Self-care for the Type 1 Diabetes Caregiver with Lori Schlosser of the Blessed in This Mess Podcast | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:52:38 | |
Self-care is so very important for caregivers and parents of children living with type 1 diabetes. Today my guest is Lori Schlosser, fellow type 1 parent and host of the Blessed in This Mess Podcast, a show designed specifically for people taking care of others living with a chronic medical condition. Listen in to this special episode as Lori offers practical advice and heartfelt wisdom on little things we can do each day to renew our energy and spirits and take to take care of ourselves while doing the oftentimes exhausting work of caring for others. Please check out the links below to find the Blessed in This Mess Podcast and support Lori! Thanks and Enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #90 All those Feelings and Emotions that come along with a Type 1 Diagnosis with Joanne Robb | 29 Oct 2022 | 00:46:05 | |
There are a TON of feelings and emotions that come along with getting a type 1 diabetes diagnosis for your child. Listen in to today's episode as Joanne Robb and I talk about dealing with anger, shame, resentment, sadness and more. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #89 Validation with Joanne Robb | 21 Oct 2022 | 00:36:36 | |
Validation. What is it and how can we do it well? Listen in on today's episode as Psychotherapist and fellow T1D parent, Joanne Robb, and I talk about validating our child's (and our own) feelings and emotions as we continue on our type one journey. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #88 Working through Anxiety with Psychotherapist and T1D mom, Joanne Robb | 15 Oct 2022 | 00:54:18 | |
Being a parent or caregiver to a child living with type 1 diabetes can come with a lot of anxiety. Listen in to today's episode as Psychotherapist and fellow T1D parent, Joanne Robb, and I try to unpack some of that anxiety and discuss how to work with it and through it. Joanne is such a great resource for parents and caregivers of type 1 diabetics. In her practice, coaching courses and podcast, she primarily deals with the emotional and relational challenges that come along with managing T1D. Check out all the links below to find Joanne! Enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #87 The Happy Bob App with Jutta | 08 Oct 2022 | 00:34:30 | |
There's a new love in my life and his name is Bob. Happy Bob, that is! Have you heard of the Happy Bob App? In today's episode you'll hear from the app's creator and a fellow type one parent, Jutta. For the sake of her son, she made it her mission to make diabetes management more enjoyable for both the T1D and their caregivers. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #86 Omnipod 5 Update: Our experience thus far after 2 months | 24 Sep 2022 | 01:06:59 | |
You asked so I answered! So many listeners wanted to know how our experience on Omnipod 5 has been going so I thought it would be nice to put it in one spot. I talk about why we made the switch, important things to keep in mind, dealing with insurance, what has worked for us in terms of settings, the pros and cons, and how I adjust settings when we are seeing highs or lows. I think it's a pretty thorough overview. Always keep in mind, I am not a doctor or a diabetes educator... just a mom with a daughter living with type 1 who hopes to help and empower other moms. Nothing you hear on this episode should be considered medical advice... I am just sharing our experience with you all. Enjoy and let me know what you think! What has your experience with the OP5 been so far? Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #85 Universal and Disney theme park passes with Simmons | 16 Sep 2022 | 00:47:26 | |
There aren't many perks when it comes to type 1 diabetes but being able to get a pass at theme parks to greatly minimize the amount of time you spend waiting in lines is one of them! Today's episode is all about the Disney DAS pass and the Universal Studios attraction assistance pass: how to get them, how they work and things to keep in mind. My guest today is Simmons Hanson, my cousin-in-law and the wife of a T1D who was diagnosed in his mid-thirties. As always, remember to check out the links below for episodes, products and resources mentioned throughout, Enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #84 Summer 2022 in Review: Travel, illness, swimming and summer camp | 10 Sep 2022 | 00:54:10 | |
This episode is all about our summer of 2022. We had such a busy but FUN few months with, of course, type 1 diabetes tagging along every step of the way. Listen in as I talk about traveling with type 1, what to pack for those long trips, summers camps, swimming, keeping those devices on in the heat and during water activities and a little about our switch from the DIY Loop system to the Omnipod 5 automated system. It was a whirlwind, y'all! Enjoy and be sure to check out all the links below to the episodes and products that were mentioned throughout! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #83 Afrezza, the Inhaled Insulin with Ginger Vieira | 02 Sep 2022 | 00:46:52 | |
Today's episode is all about Afrezza, the inhaled insulin! My Guest today is Ginger Vieira. Ginger is the Senior Content Manager at Beyond Type 1 and Beyond Type 2 and has been living with T1D since she was in middle school. She is a WEALTH of diabetes knowledge. Be sure to check below for links to all her diabetes resources including all of the books she has written! At the moment, Afrezza is only FDA approved for people who are 18 years and older BUT, AS WE SPEAK, there is a clinical research trial being done to see if it is safe and effective in the pediatric population. After listening to this episode you are going to want them to hurry and and get that study DONE so our kids will have access to this amazing drug. I will put a link below to the trial as well. Enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #82 Think Like a Pancreas Chapter 10: Resources for Everything and Anything Diabetes with Tamara | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:50:15 | |
Who's ready to think like a pancreas?! This is the tenth episode in our 10 week, Think Like a Pancreas Book Club Series and today I am covering chapter TEN called, Resources for Everything and Anything Diabetes. My guest for this one is Tamara, a gentle and kind mama of two type 1 warriors. This chapter offers a wealth of resources for those living with or loving someone with diabetes. From websites to books to products and more! Take a listen and, as always, let me know what you think! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #81 Think Like a Pancreas Chapter 9: Taming the Highs and Lows with Samantha | 18 Aug 2022 | 01:22:00 | |
Who's ready to think like a pancreas?! This is the ninth episode in our 10 week, Think Like a Pancreas Book Club Series and today I am covering chapter NINE called, Taming the Highs and Lows. My guest for this one is a spicy and strong T1D mama named Samantha who has also been living with type 1 diabetes for many years. This chapter gives some great tips for avoiding those scary lows and those pesky after meals spikes. Take a listen and, as always, let me know what you think! Listen, if you have type 1 diabetes or your kid has type 1 diabetes or someone you love has diabetes or perhaps you have type 2 diabetes and are taking insulin, I can confidently say you need to own a copy of this book and actually read it. I call it my diabetes bible and refer back to it often! It will teach you how to manage your insulin better and empower you to make all those hundreds of daily diabetes decisions faster and with more confidence. I sure do hope you will follow along with us. See links below to get your copy from Amazon or get your signed copy from the author, Gary Scheiner, on his company's website, integrateddiabetes.com. Enjoy! BUY THE BOOK Think Like a Pancreas on Amazon Get a Signed Copy from the Integrated Diabetes Services Website HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast Come join the Facebook Group! Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast Website Write a Review and help other type 1 families find the show! Donate to the show through Buy Me a Coffee!* *Buy me a Coffee is a no strings attached way to support the show! Every donation given, whether it is a one time gift or a monthly membership, goes to making this podcast come to life each and every week. It helps fund things like the physical and virtual equipment needed to produce a podcast such as a website (I use Podpage), a recording platform (I use Squadcast), a podcast hosting platform (I use Buzzsprout) and editing software ( I use Descript). I truly appreciate support from listeners like you so, from the very bottom of my insulin cartridge, thank you! OTHER INFO MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Episode on alcohol and Type 1 Diabetes! https://www.sugarmamaspodcast.com/60-teen-series-part-8-drinking-and-diabetes-with-rachel-halverson-rn-cdces/ Episode on reading the Dexcom dots and not the arrows! https://www.sugarmamaspodcast.com/50-dexcom-101-and-how-to-read-the-dots-not-the-arrows/ Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #98 Tips and Tricks for Keeping Blood Sugar Stable While Exercising with Lissie Poyner of Needles and Spoons | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:30:48 | |
Lissie Poyner of Needles and Spoons is Back today for another awesome episode! Episode #98 is going to give listeners tips and tricks to keep blood sugars stable while exercising. Thank you Lissie for all you help and wisdom in this area that can be rather tricky to manage at times. Make sure to check out the links below to Lissie's other episode with me and where you can find her on the web and on socials. Enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #80 Think Like a Pancreas Chapter 8: Meeting the Challenges of Daily Living with Valerie | 11 Aug 2022 | 01:18:15 | |
Who's ready to think like a pancreas?! This is the eight episode in our 10 week, Think Like a Pancreas Book Club Series and today I am covering chapter EIGHT called, Meeting the Challenges of Daily Living. My guest for this one is a sweet and strong T1D mama named Valerie. This chapter is probably my favorite because it covers all those factors that affect blood sugars that they DON'T tell you about at diagnosis. Take a listen and, as always, let me know what you think! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #79 Think Like a Pancreas Chapter 7: The Art and Science of Bolus Calculations | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:54:37 | |
Who's ready to think like a pancreas?! This is the seventh episode in our 10 week, Think Like a Pancreas Book Club Series and today I am covering chapter SEVEN called, The Art and Science of Bolus Calculations. My guest for this one is... me, myself, and I! This chapter is fabulous at going over the 5 major things you need to consider when bolusing for meals and snacks. Take a listen and, as always, let me know what you think! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #78 Think Like a Pancreas Chapter 6: Basal Insulin Dosing with Shannan | 22 Jul 2022 | 01:27:55 | |
Who's ready to think like a pancreas?! This is the sixth episode in our 10 week, Think Like a Pancreas Book Club Series and today I am covering chapter SIX called, Basal Insulin dosing. My guest for this one is my good friend and T1D mama, Shannan. This chapter gives great, step by step instructions on how to do basal testing whether you are on MDI or an insulin pump. Getting those basal settings correct is so very important and definitely the first step you should nail down when building a solid foundation for better, more stable diabetes management. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #77 Think Like a Pancreas Chapter 5: The Basal/Bolus Approach with Heather | 14 Jul 2022 | 01:13:14 | |
Who's ready to think like a pancreas?! This is the fifth episode in our 10 week, Think Like a Pancreas Book Club Series and today I am covering chapter FIVE called, The Basal/Bolus Approach. My guest for this one is another amazing T1D mom, Heather. This chapter gives a great overview of the different insulin programs to choose from as well as a great pro and con list to being on an insulin pump. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #76 Think Like a Pancreas Chapter 4: The Three Keys to Better Control with Suzanne | 30 Jun 2022 | 01:04:40 | |
Who's ready to think like a pancreas?! This is the fourth episode in our 10 week, Think Like a Pancreas Book Club Series and today I am covering chapter FOUR called, The Three Keys to Better Control. My guest for this one is another amazing T1D mom, Suzanne. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #75 Think Like a Pancreas, Chapter 3: Beyond the Basics with Miranda | 23 Jun 2022 | 01:07:33 | |
Who's ready to think like a pancreas?! This is the third episode in our 10 week, Think Like a Pancreas Book Club Series and today I am covering chapter THREE called, Beyond the Basics. This chapter covers the different types of diabetes and gives a great overview of the 5 MAJOR factors that affect blood sugar. My guest for this one is another amazing T1D mom, Miranda (@earlyinterventionmama). Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #74 Think Like a Pancreas Chapter 2: Glucose Control, Y'all, What is it Good For? with Noelle | 16 Jun 2022 | 00:54:45 | |
Who's ready to think like a pancreas?! This is the second episode in our 10 week, Think Like a Pancreas Book Club Series and today I am covering chapter TWO called, Glucose Control, Y'all... What is it Good For? My guest for this one is Noelle, a T1D super mama who has two very young children living with type 1 diabetes. Noelle and I discuss all the short term and long term benefits of managing your diabetes well and why all of this hard work is so worth the effort. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #73 Think Like a Pancreas Chapter 1 with author, Gary Scheiner: Time for a Little Transparency | 09 Jun 2022 | 00:46:51 | |
Who's ready to think like a pancreas?! This is the first episode in our 10 week, Think Like a Pancreas Book Club Series and today I am covering chapter ONE called, Time for a Little Transparency! My guest for this one is the myth, the legend, author of the book himself, Mr. Gary Scheiner! Listen, if you have type 1 diabetes or your kid has type 1 diabetes or someone you love has diabetes or perhaps you have type 2 diabetes and are taking insulin, I can confidently say you need to own a copy of this book and actually read it. I call it my diabetes bible and refer back to it often! It will teach you how to manage your insulin better and empower you to make all those hundreds of daily diabetes decisions faster and with more confidence. I sure do hope you will follow along with us. See links below to get your copy from Amazon or get your signed copy from integrateddiabetes.com. Enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #72 Type 1 Diabetes: A Crash Course for Teachers and Schools with Kim Rossi | 26 May 2022 | 01:18:56 | |
Kim Rossi is my guest today! Kim has both personal and professional ties to the world of Type 1 Diabetes! Her daughter was diagnosed with T1D 20 years ago. After her daughter's diagnosis, she was inspired to return to school, become a nurse and then become a CDCES. Crazy, right?! Also, super impressive! Kim is also heavily involved with the Touched by Type 1 Organization and specifically with their T1 @ School Program. Kim has graciously spent hundreds of volunteer hours to educating teachers and other school staff on all things type 1 to ensure our T1D kiddos are safe and cared for in the classroom setting. Listen in to find out more! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| Episode #71 Part 2: The 411 on the 504 with Leigh Fickling | 18 May 2022 | 01:01:15 | |
The 504 plan! What is it? What's in it? And how can we make sure our children living with type 1 diabetes are cared for and safe in the school setting while also receiving the accommodations they need to thrive. My guest, today is a repeat guest, Leigh Fickling. (Check out links below for Leigh's other episode). Leigh works in the world of higher education and is also an attorney with a passion for making sure families are empowered and equipped when they walk into their child's 504 plan meeting during each school year. Leigh and I talk all about the 504 plan. What it is. What it's not. What to put in it and how to use it to make everyone's life a little safer and easier when it comes to sending your T1D kiddo off to school. Make sure to check out the first episode I did on the 504, episode #16 (see link below). Enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #97 Flexibility Centered Approach to Lowering Your A1C with Lissie Poyner of Needles and Spoons | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:32:07 | |
Episode 97 features Lissie Poyner, founder and CEO of Needles and Spoons, a type 1 diabetes coaching company. Lissie is a hardworking personal trainer, health coach and type 1 warrior. Together with her team she take a flexible approach to helping others living with type 1 learn how to manage their blood sugars well without missing out on all of life's little joys! Sounds pretty great, right? Listen in as Lissie gives listeners 5 practical tips to lower your A1C with a flexibility centered approach to diabetes management. Be sure to check out the links below to find Lissie on the web and on social media. Enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #70 Metformin use in kids with Type 1 Diabetes | 11 May 2022 | 00:33:50 | |
While preparing for the upcoming Think Like a Pancreas Book Club series that launches this summer (June 2022), I read a lot about medications (other than insulin) that are often used to manage blood sugars in both type 1 and type 2 diabetics. I noticed that most of them were meant for type 2 diabetics and all but one were only approved for use in people over the age of 18. The one exception was Metformin which is approved for use in children ages 10 and up. That got me wondering, are there any pediatric type 1 diabetics who have been prescribed metformin?? If so, why? And how is it working for them? Eventually I found today's guest, Amelia, whose 12 year old daughter was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) at the age of 8 and Type 1 diabetes at the age of 10. Just a few months ago she was prescribed Metformin due to significant insulin resistance and was placed on a Tandem pump. Listen in as Amelia explains all about their type 1 journey and how managing diabetes is now compared to even just a month or two ago. It's pretty fascinating! Enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #69 Living in Freedom with Type 1 Diabetes; a chat with Lauren Bongiorno, founder and CEO of Risely Health | 04 May 2022 | 00:47:45 | |
Meet Lauren Bongiorno! Founder and CEO of Risely Health, a diabetes health coaching company that is passionate about empowering those living with type 1 diabetes. Lauren was diagnosed with T1D when she was 7 years old and, as a product of her own diabetes journey, has made it her life's mission to teach others how to live in freedom with type 1 diabetes. Lauren shares about what she remembers from her diagnosis story and all about Risely health! Enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #68 When Your Kid is in a HUGE Clinical Research Trail for Teplizumab: an interview with my buddy, Shannan | 27 Apr 2022 | 01:10:12 | |
This is episode 68 of the Sugar Mama’s Podcast and today I am chatting with my very good friend, Shannan Critzer. Shannan is a 5th grade teacher, mom to a truly amazing young lady living with type 1 diabetes, and she is just a wonderful, kind and funny human being. Shannan shares with us today what it is like to have your T1D participate in a MAJOR clinical research trial testing the drug, Teplizumab. For those of you who haven’t heard of Teplizumab in the type one research space, it is an IV infused drug that has shown great promise in protecting and prolonging the insulin producing life of beta cells of newly diagnosed T1Ds as well as those who may have the auto antibody markers and are trying to delay or even prevent clinical onset of type 1 diabetes. It’s truly fascinating. I know you are going to enjoy this interview with Shannan! Enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #67 Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It with Mark Heyman | 20 Apr 2022 | 00:37:52 | |
Mark Heyman is a clinical diabetes psychologist and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) who has been living with type 1 diabetes for about 23 years. Mark has dedicated his practice to helping other T1Ds with the mental and emotional challenges that come with managing diabetes on a constant, daily basis. Mark is also the author of a JUST released book called Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It! Now... if that's not a title we can all relate to I don't know what is! Listen in today as Mark shares more about his role as a diabetes psychologist living with T1D and gives listeners a sneak peek of what's inside the new book! Be sure to check out the links below to know where you can grab a copy of Mark's book and find him on the web! Enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #66 Touched by Type 1 with founder, Elizabeth Forrest | 14 Apr 2022 | 00:38:54 | |
This is episode #66 of the Sugar Mama’s Podcast and today I get to chat with the lovely and gracious Elizabeth Forrest who is the founder of Touched by Type One. Touched by Type 1 (TBT1) is a non profit organization that is dedicated to spreading awareness about type 1 diabetes as well as providing a number of amazing resources to the type 1 community with the goal of making life with T1D easier and more enjoyable. My family has personally been involved with a few of TBT1’s programs and I cannot say enough good things about them. Listen in as Elizabeth shares the story of TBT1, how it has grown over the past 20+ years and how you can get involved. Enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #65 Sleepovers and Type 1 Diabetes | 07 Apr 2022 | 00:43:33 | |
Let's talk sleepovers and type 1 diabetes! Things to consider, what to pack, how much education to provide and how to deal. My daughter, Sarah, has successfully made it through 4 recent sleepovers, not including several with her grandparents. Listen in to these tips and tricks to make your T1D's next sleepover a success! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #64 The Trauma and Grief of a Type 1 Diagnosis with Brooke Giordano | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:51:34 | |
Today's topic, is not one that is talked about often but one that I and my my guest, Brooke Giordano, think is very important to acknowledge. Trauma and grief are words often associated with horrific events, major accidents or the loss of a loved one. I would argue to say that receiving a type 1 diagnosis is a traumatic event, one that may people grieve in cycles throughout the course of their life. Brooke Giordano is a marriage and family therapist and a fellow type 1 mom whose daughter, Amelia, was diagnosed around the same time and at the same age as my daughter, Sarah. Listen in as Brooke and I discuss the trauma and grief of a type 1 diabetes diagnosis and how it effects the whole family. Enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #63 Is My Best Friend a Robot? An Interview with Mandi Franklin | 23 Mar 2022 | 00:32:23 | |
Today's episode features the super sweet Mandi Franklin; author, blogger, pediatric nurse practitioner and type 1 warrior. Today we get to hear about Mandi's life with T1D, how she's been able to use her type 1 experience to better the quality of care she offers to her patients and she tells us all about her adorable children's picture book, Is My Best Friend a Robot? I can't wait for you to listen in on this chat. Enjoy! See links below to find Mandi and her book on the web! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #62 TEEN SERIES Part 10: Invincible Kids Network with Bob Weishar | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:35:41 | |
It's the last episode in the series for parents of T1D teens and today's guest is Bob Weishar, founder of the Invincible Kids Network. Listen in as Bob tells us all about the AMAZING resources Invincible has to offer the T1D community and what it was like to be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a freshman in college. Yikes! Make sure to check out the links below so you can easily find the Invincible kids network on the web and on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #61 TEEN SERIES PART 9: Eating Disorders and Diabetes with Joe Solowiejczyk | 10 Mar 2022 | 00:44:39 | |
Family therapist and Diabetes Nurse Educator, Joe Solowiejczyk, is back for today's episode to talk about diabetes and eating disorders, specifically in our type 1 teens. Joe and I talk about what eating disorders and disordered eating looks like, the signs and symptoms to watch for and how to help your teen who may be struggling with their relationship with food. It's a heavy topic but an important one. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #96 Running the NYC Marathon with Type 1 Diabetes featuring Falyn Shilts | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:56:24 | |
Running a marathon is an accomplishment for anyone but running a marathon with type 1 diabetes on board is especially awe inspiring! Today my guest is Falyn Shilts. Falyn is a type 1 warrior who was diagnosed as a teen. She's now is a mother of four who is crushing her goal of proving to herself and to the world that, even with type 1 diabetes, she can do anything. Listen in as I get to interview Falyn before and then after she runs the New York City Marathon as part of the Beyond Type 1 team! Also, check out the links below to find Falyn on Social Media. She's a fun follow! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #60 TEEN SERIES Part 8: Drinking and Diabetes with Rachel Halverson, RN, CDCES | 03 Mar 2022 | 00:41:10 | |
Today, Rachel Halverson (RN, CDCES), and I are talking about drinking, diabetes and the effect that alcohol has on blood sugar. Why is this HERE as part of the teen series, you may be wondering?? I think it's very important to have a calm discussion with your older teen about how alcohol effects the liver and what that can do to blood sugar levels in the body of a T1D. My hope is that they will use that information to make smart decisions that will keep them safe while out with friends. Quite honestly, I think we are kidding ourselves if we think our teen is never going to drink before they are legally allowed to do so. This episode is full of great and, in my opinion, fascinating, information. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #59 TEEN SERIES Part 7: T1D Teens and Driving with Moira McCarthy | 23 Feb 2022 | 00:22:23 | |
I'm back today with Moira McCarthy, fellow type 1 mama and author of the book Raising Teens with Diabetes: a Survival Guide for Parents. This episode was inspired by one of the chapter's in her book and is all about driving. What do teens with type 1 diabetes need to know before they get behind the wheel of a car to be ready to tackle the road responsibly? Find out in today's episode! Plus, some tips and tricks to keep them safe and their parents sane while learning how to drive. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #58 TEEN SERIES Part 6: The College Diabetes Network with Molly Johannes | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:45:47 | |
Even if your child with type 1 diabetes is a toddler, it's never too early to start planning for those future college years! Today my guest is Molly Johannes from the College Diabetes Network (CDN). Listen in as we discuss all the resources and support CDN offers to help prepare you and your T1D for transitioning off to college and into young adulthood. The resources CDN has on their website are expansive and impressive so be sure to check them out! Also, I highly encourage you to look and see if your child's university has a CDN chapter that they can be a part of. See links below and enjoy the show. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #57 TEEN SERIES part 5: T(een)1D Podcast with Jacqueline Lynch | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:28:44 | |
The T(een)1D Podcast is a type 1 diabetes podcast hosted by a T1D teen. Pretty amazing, right?! In todays episode, I get to talk with the impressive host of this show, Jacqueline Lynch. Listen in as she shares her story and tells listeners all about her podcast! Be sure to find the T9een)1D Podcast on social media using the links below! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #56 TEEN SERIES part 4: Giving your Teen more Independence with Stacey Simms | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:55:10 | |
Stacey Simms is the host of the very successful T1D news podcast, Diabetes Connections and the author of the book The World's Worst Diabetes Mom. Not only that, but she is also mom to Benny, a now almost 17 year old young man who was diagnosed with type 1 right before he turned two. Today she steps out of her normal roll of podcast host to be my guest! Stacey talks to us about the evolution of diabetes management in their home from the toddler years to the late teen years and what it looks like now with her son getting ready to enter young adulthood. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #55 TEEN SERIES part 3: Teen burnout and rebellion with Joe Solowiejczyk | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:51:20 | |
Join me today as I speak with Diabetes Nurse Educator and family therapist, Joe Solowiejczyk, as we discuss how to handle burnout and rebellion in teenagers living with type 1 diabetes. Joe has been working in the field of diabetes for over 40 years and has been living the type 1 life himself for over 60 years, diagnosed at age 7. Joe is a tough love, no nonsense kind of guy with a soft spot for crazy teens. You'll really enjoy hearing Joe's perspective and sage advice. Want to work with Joe? Find him on his website at A Mile in My Shoes. Have a question? You can email Joe at joe@amileinmyshoes.com Enjoy the show! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #54 TEEN SERIES part 2: Insulin Needs in Teens with Rachel Halverson, CDCES | 19 Jan 2022 | 00:52:55 | |
Episode 54 features Rachel Halverson, CDCES. If you remember, Rachel is the trooper that joined me for ALL 10 weeks of the newly diagnosed series. Today, Rachel and I discuss a general overview of insulin needs in teenagers with Type 1 Diabetes. Rachel has been living with T1D for the past 25 years and has been a volunteer camp counselor at Camp Kudzu in Georgia for years working with teens of all ages. This episode describes what is going on physiologically in a teens body throughout puberty and how that may be reflected in the insulin needs and blood sugars. WARNING: This episode does cover what may be considered as more young adult and adult topics such as the menstrual cycle in case you have little ears listening and want to avoid an onslaught of potentially awkward questions on the way to school. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #53 TEEN SERIES part 1: Raising Teens with Diabetes with Moira McCarthy | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:55:22 | |
This is episode 53 of the Sugar Mama’s Podcast and the very first in our series for parents of T1D teens. I just want to encourage you that, even if your type 1 kiddo isn’t a teen, don’t check out! There are so many nuggets of wisdom sprinkled in throughout these episodes that apply not only to the teen years, but to the right here and the right now. Today my guest is Moira McCarty. Moira is mom to a now adult daughter living with type 1 diabetes. Shas been heavily involved with JDRF throughout the years, writes for a living and is the author of the book Raising Teens with Diabetes: a survival guide for parents. Today Mora shares not only her book with us, but also her experience navigating the teen years as a type 1 mom. You’re going to enjoy this chat very much. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #52 Myabetic with Kyrra Richards | 05 Jan 2022 | 00:48:11 | |
Episode 52 features Kyrra Richards, owner, founder and CEO of Myabetic. If you don't already know, Myabetic sells chic and fashionable diabetes products that are truly beautiful AND practical. From purses to sling bags, backpacks to pillows... they have it all. When it comes to toting around all your Type 1 supplies, why sacrifice style?! Now you don't have to with Myabetic. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #51 The Omnipod 5 Clinical Research Trial | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:52:14 | |
Today I had the pleasure of talking to Skiy Berglund whose daughter, Vera, has been participating in the Omnipod 5 (OP5) Clinical Reasearch Trial (CRT) for the past year! If you're anything like me, you've been waiting patiently since 2020 for the new closed loop system from Omnipod to drop any day now. It is in its final stages of getting FDA approval. Bring it on! Today, Skiy answers all my questions about the OP5 system and what it was like participating in Insulet's CRT. If you've been waiting, too, and are dying to know more about what OP5 has to offer from the perspective of a type 1 mom, then this episode is truly a treat! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #95 Finding a Biological Cure for Type 1 with Dr. Norma Kenyon from the Diabetes Research Institute | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:40:42 | |
This episode’s wonderful and brilliant guest is Dr. Norma Kenyon from the Diabetes Research Institute in Miami Florida and today’s topic is one that every parent of a child living with type 1 diabetes wants to know more about… What is being done to find a cure for type one and how close are we? This was a rather emotional one for me to record because this is the heart of it, isn’t it? This is what my daughter has clung to ever since diagnosis day when that well-meaning nurse told her that a cure is right around the corner. I am so excited for you to hear Dr. Kenyon explain what I am going to call the scientifically miraculous things that have been taking place in her lab and in the clinical trials to find a biological cure for type one diabetes. Enjoy the show and PLEASE check out the links below to learn more about the DRI and how you can support the DRI Foundation. Let me tall you, if my money is going anywhere it's going here! Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #50 Dexcom 101 and How to Read the Dots, not the Arrows | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:39:35 | |
We love our Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor! However, before we got on it, we had A TON of questions and were pretty nervous about how the whole thing worked. Today, I discuss all things Dexcom including terminology, calibrating, placement, pairing new transmitters, going through airport security. Plus, I share a little tip and trick that has helped us immensely to make sound treatment decisions for my daughter and avoid the type 1 diabetes rollercoaster as much as possible. Spoiler alert... it's all about reading the dots and NOT the arrows. This is episode is not sponsored by Dexcom or affiliated with them in any way. Enjoy and let me know if you have any other questions. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #49 Holiday Gift Ideas for your Kid with T1D | 08 Dec 2021 | 00:28:55 | |
The holidays are literally right around the corner! This episode highlights some good gift and stocking stuffer ideas for you child living with type 1 diabetes. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #48 Stimuli Responsive Glucagon and T1D Research with Dr. Matthew Webber | 01 Dec 2021 | 00:35:24 | |
Episode 48 of The Sugar Mama's Podcast features Dr. Matthew Webber, an associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Notre Dame. He is currently in charge of a team that is studying, among other things, stimuli responsive glucagon. Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||
| #47 Type 1 Diabetes THE MUSICAL | 23 Nov 2021 | 00:27:40 | |
I am, and have always been, one of those people who goes around singing songs that match whatever circumstance I find myself in. Sometimes the lyrics are already perfect for the situation at hand and sometimes I change them a little bit to make a parody. When my daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, naturally this "habit" of mine came right alongside me as we bolused for meals, changed devices, and dealt with the highs and lows that are just inevitable with being insulin dependent. Thus, Type 1 Diabetes THE MUSICAL was born and today I want to share it with you, listeners of The Sugar Mama's Podcast! FOR THE LOWS I got Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks Low by Flo Rida and T-pain Just a Spoonful of Sugar from Mary Poppins I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow Dizzy by Tommy Roe Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def Leppard Sugar by Maroon 5 Sugar Sugar by the Archies How Low by Ludacris Timber by Pitbull Sugar, We’re going Down by Fall out Boy FOR THE HIGHS Because I got High by Afroman She’s so High by Tal Bachman Watermelon Sugar High by Harry Styles THE ROLLER COASTER BLOOD SUGARS Love Rollercoaster by Ohio Players Free Falling by Tom Petty Bang by AJR Rollercoaster by Bon Jovi Up Down by Morgan Wallen FOR WHEN YOU ARE JUST FED UP Math Suks by Jimmy Buffet Take this Job and Shove it by Johnny Paycheck They Don’t Know by Ariana Grande My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get it) by En Vouge Bad Blood by Taylor Swift FOR ALL THOSE ON AN INSULIN PUMP Pump up the Jam by Technotronic Pump It by the Black Eyed Peas FOR CGM SENSOR CHANGES Push It by Salt-N-Pepa Like a G6 by Far East Movement Stuck Like Glue by Sugarland FOR THOSE ON MDI Not throwing away my shot from Hamilton Shots shots shots shots by Lil’ John Hit me with Your Best Shot by Pat Be Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcast | |||