Sugar Mama's Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes

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! OTHER LINKS AND RESOURCESJoanne's Website: https://www.diabetessweettalk.com/ Episode #88: Working through Anxiety Episode #89: ValidationEpisode #90: All the Feelings and Emotions that come Along with a Type 1 DiagnosisEpisode #91: Relationships and the Stressors that come with a Type 1 DiagnosisSupport the showFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteDonate to the show through Buy Me a Coffee!

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! Lori Schlosser on Instagram; @lorischlosserspeaksLori's website: https://www.lorischlosser.com/Lori's Podcast: Blessed in This MessSupport the showFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteDonate to the show through Buy Me a Coffee!

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! WHERE CAN YOU FIND LISSIE?On the Web: http://needlesandspoons.com/ On Instagram @needlesandspoons_Link to Lissie's other episode on The Sugar Mama's Podcast: #97 Flexibility Centered Approach to Lowering your A1C with Lissie PoynerSupport the showFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteDonate to the show through Buy Me a Coffee!

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!LINKSNeedles and Spoons WEBSITELissie on Instagram @needlesandspoons_Lissie's T1D Judgement Free Zone Group on Facebook Learn more about The Spoon TheorySupport the showFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteDonate to the show through Buy Me a Coffee!

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!  FINDING FALYN ON SOCIAL MEDIA and the WEBFalyn's LinktreeFalyn on InstagramFalyn on FacebookSupport the showFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteDonate to the show through Buy Me a Coffee!

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! Learn More about the Diabetes Research Institute by clicking HERE! Find the movie, Glory Enough for All by clicking HERE! Support the showFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteDonate to the show through Buy Me a Coffee!

In episode #94, Aren Dodge returns to help guide us through a myriad of topics. We discuss normal growth in our children, forbidden foods and snacks, sneaking foods, and red flags when it comes to feeding. Aren is the owner and founder of Dodge Diabetes, she's a registered dietician, a diabetes educator, and she has been living with type 1 diabetes for nearly 30 years. As a diabetes educator, Aren has advanced training from the Ellyn Satter Intitute and the Ellyn Satter method of division of responsibility which you'll learn more about in today's episode. As a diabetes educator, Aren is trained on all of the FDA approved pump systems that are on the market today! Feel like you might need Aren's help? Good news! She's available! Be sure to check out the links below so you can find Aren on the web and on social media. Enjoy the show!Aren's Website: Dodge DiabetesAren on Instagram, @dodge_diabetesAren's awesome Facebook Group: Dodge Diabetes CommunityLearn more about the Ellyn Satter Institute and the Division of ResponsibilityEpisode #92 with Aren: Raising a Healthy and Competent EaterEpisode #93 with Aren: Helping and Encouraging our Healthy EatersSupport the showFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteDonate to the show through Buy Me a Coffee!

Today's topic is Helping and Encouraging our Picky Eaters and my awesome guest from the last episode, Aren Dodge, is back to help guide us through this tricky subject. Aren is the owner and founder of Dodge Diabetes, she's a registered dietician, a diabetes educator, and she has been living with type 1 diabetes for nearly 30 years. As a diabetes educator, Aren has advanced training from the Ellyn Satter Intitute which you'll learn more about in today's episode. As a diabetes educator, Aren is trained on all of the FDA approved pump systems that are on the market today! Feel like you might need Aren's help? Good news! She's available! Be sure to check out the links below so you can find Aren on the web and on social media. Enjoy the show!Aren's Website: Dodge DiabetesAren on Instagram, @dodge_diabetesAren's awesome Facebook Group: Dodge Diabetes CommunityLearn more about the Ellyn Satter Institute and the Division of ResponsibilityEpisode #92 with Aren: Raising a Healthy and Competent EaterSupport the showFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteDonate to the show through Buy Me a Coffee!

Today's topic is Raising a Healthy and competent eater and my awesome guest to help guide us is Aren Dodge. Aren is the owner and founder of Dodge Diabetes, she's a registered dietician, a diabetes educator, and she has been living with type 1 diabetes for nearly 30 years. As a diabetes educator, Aren has advanced training from the Ellyn Satter Intitute which you'll learn more about in today's episode. As a diabetes educator, Aren is trained on all of the FDA approved pump systems that are on the market today! Feel like you might need Aren's help? Good news! She's available! Be sure to check out the links in the show notes to be able to find her on the web and on social media. Enjoy the show! LINKS TO FIND AREN AND LEARN MORE ABOUT ELLYN SATTERAren's Website: Dodge DiabetesAren on Instagram, @dodge_diabetesAren's awesome Facebook Group: Dodge Diabetes Community Learn more about the Ellyn Satter Institute and the Division of ResponsibilitySupport the showFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteDonate to the show through Buy Me a Coffee!

Relationships with friends, family, our spouse and even our children can be strained when a type 1 diabetes diagnosis enters the picture. Listen in on today's episode as psychotherapist and T1D mama, Joanne Robb, discuss relationships and the stressors that come along with a type 1 diagnosis. Enjoy! Being the parent or caregiver to a child living with type 1 diabetes can come with a lot of emotional, mental and relational challenges.  Joanne is such a great resource for parents and caregivers of type 1 diabetics. In her coaching courses and podcast, she primarily deals with the emotional and relational challenges that come along with managing T1D day in and day out. Check out all the links below to find Joanne! Enjoy!For JOANNE'S WEBSITE click HERE.  Click on the dark purple banner at the top of the page to be a guest on her podcast and have your questions answered! You'll also find a direct link to the podcast itself.OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY-Early episode on Anxiety-The Grief and the Trauma of a T1D Diagnosis-Working through Anxiety with Psychotherapist and T1D mom, Joanne Robb-Validation: What is it and how do we do it well? with Joanne Robb-All those Feelings and Emotions that come along with a Type 1 Diagnosis with Joanne RobbThe Foundation of Daily Health, AG1 by Athletic GreensUnlock Your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 free Travel Packs Support the showFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteDonate to the show through Buy Me a Coffee!

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.  Being the parent or caregiver to a child living with type 1 diabetes can come with a lot of emotional, mental and relational challenges.  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 day in and day out. Check out all the links below to find Joanne! Enjoy!For JOANNE'S WEBSITE click HERE.  Click on the dark purple banner at the top of the page to be a guest on her podcast and have your questions answered! You'll also find a direct link to the podcast itself.OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOYEarly episode on AnxietyThe Grief and the Trauma of a T1D DiagnosisWorking through Anxiety with Psychotherapist and T1D mom, Joanne RobbValidation: What is it and how do we do it well? with Joanne RobbSupport the showFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteDonate to the show through Buy Me a Coffee!

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. Being the parent or caregiver to a child living with type 1 diabetes can come with a lot of emotional, mental and relational challenges.  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 day in and day out. Check out all the links below to find Joanne! Enjoy!For JOANNE'S WEBSITE click HERE.  Click on the dark purple banner at the top of the page to be a guest on her podcast and have your questions answered! You'll also find a direct link to the podcast itself.OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOYTrialnetEarly episode on AnxietyThe Grief and the Trauma of a T1D DiagnosisWorking through Anxiety with Psychotherapist and T1D mom, Joanne RobbZBiotics Pre-Alcohol ProbioticBreaks down the byproduct of alcohol responsible for rough mornings after drinking.BrandSupport the showFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteDonate to the show through Buy Me a Coffee!

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! For JOANNE'S WEBSITE click HERE.  Click on the dark purple banner at the top of the page to be a guest on her podcast and have your questions answered! You'll also find a direct link to the podcast itself. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOYTrialnetEarly episode on AnxietyThe Grief and the Trauma of a T1D DiagnosisSupport the showFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteDonate to the show through Buy Me a Coffee!

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. In all honesty, I was pretty hesitant to download the Happy Bob App at first...I just could stand the thought of having one more app or program beeping at me and notifying me of my daughter's blood sugar level. HOWEVER, I AM SO VERY GLAD I DID! I can genuinely say that the Happy Bob App has done nothing but HELP when it comes to diabetes management. It makes me laugh and smile even on the tough and frustrating days. Plus, it makes me feel good about all the hard work I'm putting into diabetes management. I could go on and on about what I love about it but, really, you just need to take a listen to this episode and download the app to see for yourself. Enjoy! WHERE TO FIND HAPPY BOB AND HOW TO GET IN TOUCHWebsite and where to download the Happy Bob App: https://happybob.app/Jutta's email: jutta@happybob.appEmail to offer feedback on the app: hello@happybob.appHappy Bob on Instagram: @happybob_appHappy Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happybobapp/SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteWrite 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!iMOM PodcastIf you need a mom friend right now, you've come to the right place. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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? MORE INFO AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODEJuicebox Podcast 3 part series on Omnipod 5 click HEREFor Stacey Simms' (from Diabetes Connections) episode on the Omnipod 5 click HEREALL ABOUT DIY LOOPLoop Docs WebsiteLooped Facebook GroupHELP SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteWrite 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.iMOM PodcastIf you need a mom friend right now, you've come to the right place. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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! Learn More about Disney's DAS PassLearn More about Universal's Attraction Assistance PassFrio Packs to keep you insulin cool at theme parks or any day spent outside in the heat!Previous episode #35 on the Disney DAS Pass iMOM PodcastIf you need a mom friend right now, you've come to the right place. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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! HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteWrite 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. OTHER INFO MENTIONED IN THE SHOWMom's Night Out hosted by Stacey Simms in Charlotte, NCEpisode #53 featuring Moira McCarthyEpisode #8 all about TSA CaresEpisode #56 with Stacey SimmsLoop Docs WebsiteLooped Facebook GroupT1Pal Website (they will build Nightscout for you)Simpatch patches on AmazonSkintac on AmazonIV Prep on AmazonCavilon Barrier Cream on Amazon iMOM PodcastIf you need a mom friend right now, you've come to the right place. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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! HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteWrite 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 SHOWGinger on Instagram   Find all of Ginger's books and resources HEREThe Pediatric Afrezza Clinical Research TrialSupport the show

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!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 BOOKThink Like a Pancreas on AmazonGet a Signed Copy from the Integrated Diabetes Services WebsiteHELP SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteWrite 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 SHOWEpisode with Elizabeth Forrest, founder and CEO of Touched by Type 1!https://www.sugarmamaspodcast.com/66-touched-by-type-1-with-fFit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Fairy Sleepy: Fall asleep fastTrouble sleeping? Want to fall asleep and stay asleep? Then this podcast is for you....Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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 BOOKThink Like a Pancreas on AmazonGet a Signed Copy from the Integrated Diabetes Services WebsiteHELP SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteWrite 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 SHOWEpisode 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/Episode about the Medtronic InPenHealthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya AcostaAre you ready to upgrade your health to a new level and do so by learning from experts...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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!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 BOOKThink Like a Pancreas on AmazonGet a Signed Copy from the Integrated Diabetes Services WebsiteHELP SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteWrite 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 SHOWEpisode 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 Insulin Needs in Teens (the menstrual cycle): https://www.sugarmamaspodcast.com/54-teen-series-part-2-insulin-needs-in-teens-with-rachel-halverson-cdces/Healthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya AcostaAre you ready to upgrade your health to a new level and do so by learning from experts...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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! 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 BOOKThink Like a Pancreas on AmazonGet a Signed Copy from the Integrated Diabetes Services WebsiteHELP SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteWrite 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 SHOWEpisode 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/Episode on the GI index: https://www.sugarmamaspodcast.com/36-the-glycemic-index-with-andi-balog/Support the show

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.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 BOOKThink Like a Pancreas on AmazonGet a Signed Copy from the Integrated Diabetes Services WebsiteHELP SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteWrite 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 SHOWShannan's other Episode: https://www.sugarmamaspodcast.com/68-when-your-kid-is-in-a-huge-clinical-research-trail-for-teplizumab-an-interview-with-my-buddy-shannan/Episode on Alcohol and T1D: https://www.sugarmamaspodcast.com/60-teen-series-part-8-drinking-and-diabetes-with-rachel-halverson-rn-cdces/Support the show

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. 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 BOOKThink Like a Pancreas on AmazonGet a Signed Copy from the Integrated Diabetes Services WebsiteSPONSORSA HUGE thank you to the show's sponsor, Sugar Medical!**Save 10% off your Sugar Medical order using code SUGARMAMA** Code cannot be combined with other offers or automatic discounts. Gift cards and PodPals Adhesives are not included in this discount offer code. This offer code can be used more than once.HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteWrite 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 SHOWEpisode #47 Type 1 Diabetes the Musical Loop Docs (more info on DIY Loop and how to build it)Looped Facebook GroupLoop and Learn Facebook GroupSupport the show

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. 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 BOOKThink Like a Pancreas on AmazonGet a Signed Copy from the Integrated Diabetes Services WebsiteSPONSORSA HUGE thank you to the show's sponsor, Sugar Medical!**Save 10% off your Sugar Medical order using code SUGARMAMA** Code cannot be combined with other offers or automatic discounts. Gift cards and PodPals Adhesives are not included in this discount offer code. This offer code can be used more than once.HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteWrite 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 SHOWEpisode #18: Identifying Trends in Your CGM Data and Blood Glucose Values with Ariel WarrenEpisode #29: Newly Diagnosed Series, Carb Counting with Rachel HalversonLearn More about Carb Factors HERESupport the show

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).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 BOOKThink Like a Pancreas on AmazonGet a Signed Copy from the Integrated Diabetes Services WebsiteSPONSORSA HUGE thank you to the show's sponsor, Sugar Medical!**Save 10% off your Sugar Medical order using code SUGARMAMA** Code cannot be combined with other offers or automatic discounts. Gift cards and PodPals Adhesives are not included in this discount offer code. This offer code can be used more than once.HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteWrite 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!PRODUCTS AND OTHER INFO MENTIONED IN THE SHOWFollow Miranda on Instagram @earlyinterventionmamaEpisode 70 of the Podcast, Metformin use in Kids with Type 1 DiabetesMake insulin injections hurt less with these products:Tickle FlexSupport the show

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. 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!BUY THE BOOKThink Like a Pancreas on AmazonGet a Signed Copy from the Integrated Diabetes Services WebsiteSPONSORSA HUGE thank you to the show's sponsor, Sugar Medical!**Save 10% off your Sugar Medical order using code SUGARMAMA** Code cannot be combined with other offers or automatic discounts. Gift cards and PodPals Adhesives are not included in this discount offer code. This offer code can be used more than once.HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteWrite 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!Support the show

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! BUY THE BOOKThink Like a Pancreas on AmazonGet a Signed Copy from the Integrated Diabetes Services Website SPONSORSA HUGE thank you to the show's sponsor, Sugar Medical!**Save 10% off your Sugar Medical order using code SUGARMAMA** Code cannot be combined with other offers or automatic discounts. Gift cards and PodPals Adhesives are not included in this discount offer code. This offer code can be used more than once.HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast WebsiteWrite 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!Support the show

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!  LEARN MORETouched by Type 1's T1 at School Program EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The 411 on the 504 plan part 1 (episode #16)The 411 on the 405 plan part 2 (episode #71)Touched by Type 1 with founder and CEO Elizabeth Forrest (episode #66) GET READY FOR OUR SUMMER SERIES!Think Like a Pancreas book on AMAZONSUPPORT THE SHOWFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!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!Support the show

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!ALL THE LINKSLeigh's email: lfickling@childrenwithdiabetes.com ADA website with the 504 Plan TemplateEpisode #16: Part 1: The 411 on the 504 Plan with Janelle HaasEpisode #46: Children with Diabetes (CWD) and Friends for Life Conferences with Marissa and Leigh GET READY FOR OUR SUMMER SERIES! Think Like a Pancreas book on AMAZONSUPPORT THE SHOWFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group! 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!Support the show

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!  SUPPORT 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!Support the show

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! LINKS AND RESOURCESRisely Health WebsiteRisely on InstagramLauren on Instagram Reclaim your Rise PodcastPRODUCT FEATURE OF THE WEEKSimpatch for DexcomSimpatch for LibreSimpatch for OmnipodUnisolve Adhesive RemoverSupport 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 teh very bottom of my insulin cartridge, thank you!Support the show

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! Want to contact Shannan and discuss clinical research trials?! Find her in Instagram @scritzer711PRODUCT FEATURE OF THE WEEK! If you need an item of clothing that will allow your child to securely keep their phone and other gadgets on them at all times, you've got to check out these  Fabletics On-the-go high-waisted 6" short with Powerhold Fabric. Sign up for their VIP membership to get these shorts for $12 a pair! SUPPORT THE SHOW! Buy Me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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! Mark's book: Diabetes Sucks and Yo uCan Handle It!Mark's Website: The Diabetes PsychologistADA website to locate a mental health professional near you with experience in diabetes Type One Together Ukraine Donation Insulin Magnet to help get supplies to T1Ds in Ukraine Support 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 teh very bottom of my insulin cartridge, thank you! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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!Find Touched by Type 1 on the web HERE! TBT1 on Instagram HERETBT1 on Facebook HERESupport the show through Buy Me a Coffee!Click HERE to write a Review of the show on the website, on Apple Podcasts or on SpotifySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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! Support the show! BUY ME A COFFEEWrite a Review of the show HERE! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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! Learn more about Brooke:Product feature of the week! The Choice, by Dr. Edith Eva EgerSupport the show! Buy Me a Coffee Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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! Mandi's Blog: https://www.petitenp.com/ Mandi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandithepetitenp/Mandi's book, Is My Best Friend a Robot? Support the Show through Buy Me a Coffee or by writing a review! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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! Invincible Kids Website! Invincible Kids on Instagram! Invincible Kids on Facebook!Invincible Kids on YouTube! PRODUCT FEATURE OF THE WEEKBook #1 Sal and Gabi Break the Universe Book #2 Sal and Gabi Fix the UniverseSUPPORT THE SHOWBuy Me a CoffeeWrite a ReviewSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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. 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!Joe's Book: A Type 1 Diabetes Guide to the UniverseMORE RESOURCES:DSM 5 Diagnostic Criteria for Eating DisordersJDRF: Type 1 and Eating DisordersBook on DIABULIMIA Support the Sugar Mama's Podcast at Buy Me a CoffeeFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastJoin the Facebook GroupSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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. Find Rachel on the web HERESign up for Rachel's Bolus Busters course HERE Save $50 off the Bolus Busters course at checkout using code SUGARMAMAInformation about diabetes and drinking from the College Diabetes Network HERESupport the show through Buy Me a CoffeePRODUCT FEATURE OF THE WEEK! (Amazon Affiliate Link) Diet Detector Test Strips Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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. Buy Moira's Book! Click HERE. Support the Show at Buy Me a CoffeeNeed Help Getting your child's diabetes under control? Check out the Bolus Busters Course by Rachel Halverson Use code SUGARMAMA at checkout to save $50Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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.VISIT THEIR WEBSITE! Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to find links to their social media including Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter and FacebookThe College Diabetes Network website: https://collegediabetesnetwork.org/PRODUCT FEATURE OF THE WEEK: Bolus Busters course by Rachel Halverson**Save $50 with code SUGARMAMA at checkout**Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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! T(een)1D Podcast on Instagram: @teen1dpodcastT(een)1D Podcast on Facebook: @teen1dpodcastT(een)1D Podcast on YouTube: T(een)1D Podcast SUPPORT THE SHOW THROUGH Buy Me a Coffee (thank you!)PRODUCT FEATURE OF THE WEEK! Lunchbox Notes with Jokes! The perfect way to bring a smile to your T1D's face in the middle of the school day and also the perfect spot to write those itemized carb counts. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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.  Find Stacey on the Web, Socials and Listen to her podcast, Diabetes Connections, by clicking HERE. Check out Stacey's book, The World's Worst Diabetes Mom, on Amazon by clicking HERE. Find Stacey on Instagram @staceysimmsPRODUCT FEATURE OF THE WEEK: Clover Honey Sticks! The perfect 4 carb low treat!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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!Joe's Book: A Type 1 Diabetes Guide to the UniversePRODUCT FEATURE IF THE WEEK! Highkey Mini Chocolate Chip CookiesSupport the show at Buy Me a CoffeeFollow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastJoin the Facebook GroupSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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. Find Rachel and her online coaching business, Give Me Some Sugar, on Instagram. Check out the camp where Rachel volunteers at, Camp Kudzu, in Georgia. PRODUCT FEATURE OF THE WEEK: Mirabalm, the all natural adhesive remover! Summary of Studies on Teens with T1D click HERE! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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. Buy Raising Teens with Diabetes on Amazon! PRODUCT FEATURE OF THE WEEK: Get your own personal diabetes manager with your very own Alexa! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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. Kyrra tells us all about her diagnosis story, how she got Myabetic off the ground and what resources Myabetic offers to the Type 1 community.  Pssst... it's more than cute handbags. Listen in to find out more!Use Promo Code SUGARMAMAS at checkout to get 15% off your Myabetic order! Support the show over at BUY ME A COFFEEFind Myabetic on the web! https://www.myabetic.com/Learn more about Myabetic Diabetes TV! On Instagram: @myabetic On Facebook: @myabeticOn Tik Tok: Myabetic Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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!  Plus, Skiy tells us all about her two T1D children's books and the adorable story behind them! Check out the affiliate links below to find them on Amazon! SKIY'S BOOKSThe Girl Who Chases UnicornsA ONEderful Story about Type 1 Diabetes: Becoming V. VictoriousFIND SKIY ON INSTAGRAM@ouronederfullifeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)

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. Find more information and answers to many commonly asked questions on the Dexcom website: https://www.dexcom.com/faqsPRODUCT FEATURE OF THE WEEKFloating, waterproof pouches for your phone or Dexcom receiver (Amazon Affiliate)SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmamaSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sugarmama)