The T1Dialogues

We are beyond delighted to have Rachel Halverson a part of the Not Just a Patch team. She has already done a mini podcast series about Powerful Women in Diabetes - so we thought it was time to ask her about her story. Expect to hear & see her more on our channels. Visit Rachel's website at rachelbetes.com Follow her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/givemesomesugardiabetes

In this episode of the Powerful Women Series, Rachel from Not Just a Patch chats with the visionary Amy Claire Mills — a Sydney-based artist, disability advocate, and access consultant living with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes.Together, they explore Amy's powerful journey through chronic illness, her lifelong relationship with diabetes, and how her bold, immersive art challenges accessibility norms in the creative world. From wearable medical gear as self-expression to calling out the beige of hospital culture, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and a whole lot of color.

In this episode of the Powerful Women Series, Rachel — Type 1 diabetes educator and part of the Not Just a Patch team — sits down with Ava Biesterfeld: Olympic weightlifter, nutrition coach, and future registered dietitian.Living with Type 1 diabetes since childhood, Ava shares how she's navigated the highs and lows of managing blood sugars, athletic performance, and mental health — all while staying true to a plant-based, evidence-driven lifestyle. Finding balance between fueling her body, staying strong in training, and living well with diabetes hasn't always been easy, but Ava brings insight, honesty, and practical wisdom. Highlights:Managing diabetes as a strength athletePlant-based performance nutritionInsulin resistance, blood sugar spikes & stressLifting while living with T1DTips for sustainable fueling and mindset

In this episode of the Powerful Women Series, Rachel — Type 1 diabetes educator and part of the Not Just a Patch team — sits down with Nurianne Arias: PhD candidate, global advocate, and young leader in diabetes.Together, they explore what it means to live with a hidden disability like Type 1 diabetes, how community care can transform lives, and why emotional support matters just as much as medical treatment. From grief to empowerment, this is a conversation for anyone navigating chronic illness or passionate about inclusive advocacy.

We are celebrating the Powerful Women doing great things in the diabetic space. Recently we were lucky enough to get in touch with our past grant winner Beck Newton. Beck Newton is a registered nurse and dietitian specializing in diabetes care. Beck shares her extensive journey in the healthcare field, emphasizing the importance of understanding the mental health aspects of diabetes and the connection between nutrition and overall well-being. The discussion covers the challenges of managing diabetes, the impact of diet culture, and the need for individualized nutrition approaches. She also highlights her ongoing education and aspirations to enhance her practice as a nurse practitioner, aiming to provide comprehensive care for her patients.Beck Newtonhttps://instagram.com/eatlivewellauHost: Rachelhttps://www.instagram.com/givemesomesugardiabetes/Not Just a Patchhttps://notjustapatch.com/ Watch us on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/hOQChSqlGKQ

Rachel Sood, a fourth-generation nurse and founder of the Diabetes Collective, shares her insights on the evolution of healthcare, the importance of relationships in patient care, and the challenges of behavior change in diabetes management. She discusses her unique approach to creating a welcoming environment for patients and emphasizes the role of technology, such as continuous glucose monitoring, in empowering individuals to take control of their health. The conversation highlights the need for empathy, understanding, and patience in healthcare, as well as the significance of personal connections in fostering positive outcomes for patients.Connect with Rachael & the Diabetes Collectivehttps://www.thediabetescollective.net/https://www.instagram.com/thediabetescollective/Connect with Pete & Not Just a Patchhttps://notjustapatch.com/https://www.instagram.com/notjustapatch/Check out the Bloghttps://notjustapatch.com/blog/Watch it on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/VO5eLM4CKsk

Jessica Unger, co-founder of Type One Community, discusses the mission of creating a space for diabetics to party and have fun while supporting each other. The community aims to break down the walls between diabetics and their friends and family, creating a safe and inclusive environment. They organize events, livestreams, and radio shows to bring people together and promote a positive mindset towards diabetes. The community is open to everyone, including those without diabetes, and plans to expand globally in the future. Instagrams Type One Community Jessica Unger Girls Dont Sync Not Just A Patch Jackabetic Watch this episode on YouTube

In this T1 Dialogues episode, Jackson and Pete interview Anna Reinwand and Michele Hale from Oklahoma State Medical Center. They discuss the hospital's focus on helping underprivileged patients and providing free classes and resources for diabetes education. The hospital also offers test strips and emergency insulin to patients without insurance. The conversation highlights the importance of education and awareness in managing diabetes and reducing stigma. Anna and Michele emphasize the availability of programs and resources for those in need and encourage individuals to seek assistance and not ration their insulin. Links mentioned: https://osumc.com/ https://diabetes.org/ Grant Funding Program: https://notjustapatch.com/diabetes-grant-funding-program/ Cohost: https://instagram.com/jackabetic Made possible thanks to Not Just a Patch https://notjustapatch.com/ Instagram FaceBook Page YouTube video of this episode

In this episode, Pete and Jackson interview Nadia Roberts, the founder of Discovering Diabetes, a charity that aims to raise awareness about diabetes and provide health screenings. Nadia shares her background as a diabetes nurse specialist and her journey in diabetes care. She discusses the collaboration between GPs and diabetes specialists and the importance of early detection. Nadia explains the work of Discovering Diabetes, including their pop-up clinics and the support they provide to individuals at risk of diabetes. She emphasizes the need for community-based approaches and empowering individuals to make positive lifestyle changes. HbA1c tester: https://home.bhr.co.uk/ Nadia Roberts https://discoveringdiabetes.net/ https://www.instagram.com/discoveringdiabetesuk/ Co-Host: Jackson Sinclair https://www.instagram.com/jackabetic Not Just a Patch https://notjustapatch.com/  https://www.instagram.com/notjustapatch/ https://www.facebook.com/cgmsensor https://www.youtube.com/@notjustapatch7163

In this episode, Beck Newton, the Not Just a Patch grant winner, discusses her work in addressing disordered eating and eating disorders in people with type 1 diabetes. She shares her background as a nurse and dietitian and how she became interested in this field. The conversation explores the strong correlation between eating disorders and type 1 diabetes, the unique challenges faced by individuals with type 1 diabetes, and the need for specialized support. Beck also explains the concept of diabulimia and the different types of eating disorders. Overall, this episode sheds light on an important but often overlooked aspect of diabetes management. Beck Newton discusses the challenges faced by individuals with type 1 diabetes, particularly in relation to eating disorders. She highlights the need for awareness and prevention, as well as the importance of setting up a specialized service to address diabulimia. Beck also emphasizes the need for education among healthcare professionals and the empowerment of individuals with type 1 diabetes. The conversation concludes with a discussion on normalizing the experience and sharing personal stories. Links mentioned in this episode https://clinicalexcellence.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/docs/clinical-networks/diabetes-disordered-eating-guideline.pdf https://www.eatlivewell.com.au/ https://www.type1familycentre.org.au/ Beck Newton https://www.instagram.com/eatlivewellau Jackson Sinclair https://www.instagram.com/jackabetic/Not Just a Patch https://notjustapatch.com/  https://www.instagram.com/notjustapatch/ https://www.facebook.com/cgmsensor https://www.youtube.com/@notjustapatch7163

Derek Brandt is a person with Type 1 Diabetes, entrepreneur, CEO of Global Center for Technology Innovation in Diabetes aka DCB, Investment Committee Member of the Swiss Diabetes Venture Fund & more. We explore how he is funding startups and running trials that are changing the way we manage diabetes. https://www.dcberne.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DCBerne/

Jackson (@jackabetic) flips the script to interview Pete Lomas about @notjustapatch - Type 1 diagnosis story - Story behind Not Just a Patch - Introduction to Penguin Cooling Cases See us in video: https://youtu.be/EBJPi8i7X8I All new 'AIR' CGM patches ⁠https://notjustapatch.com/air-cgm-patches-latest-innovation/⁠ Diabetes Nurses Grants Funding Program ⁠https://notjustapatch.com/diabetes-grant-funding-program/⁠ Penguin Cooling Cases ⁠https://penguincoolcase.com/⁠ Not Just a Patch IG: https://www.instagram.com/notjustapatch/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/cgmsensor TKTK: https://www.tiktok.com/@notjustapatch W: https://notjustapatch.com/

In this episode, we have Alan Carter from PharmD, a pharmacist consultant with interests in medical research, pharmacy practice, and medication formulary management. We go over Alan's story and interest in insulin since he was young, the lack of understanding about insulin, and the impacts that it has on the systems that it works within. You will hear about how to keep your insulin viable for longer periods of time, how to properly store it and the advancements insulin went through the past decades and how it has evolved from pig insulin to the multiple types we have available today.

On the last episode of T1Dialogues we had a chance to talk to Laura about living with diabetes, training for a career in Health Sciences and hacking diabetes management through looping. Laura is a patient advocate living with type 1 diabetes since 2007. She is passionate about improving the lives of people living with diabetes by addressing different topics ranging from patient involvement to education, health policies and beyond. She is currently getting a Master's Degree in Health Sciences to deepen her knowledge of the healthcare system and complement her own experience navigating the system as a patient. In the future, she hopes to incorporate her studies and her lived experience to address the unmet needs of people living with diabetes. Laura is part of the Diabetes Online Community and frequently shares her ups and downs with type 1 diabetes on her Instagram account @carbcountingmess.

Did you know that it is twice as likely to develop an eating disorder when having type 1 diabetes? In our latest T1Dialogues episode we had the pleasure to meet Sara Mobäck We talked to Sara about diabetes and eating disorders. She was diagnosed with Anorexia a few years ago and she is am a board member of Diabulimia Helpline.

This month's podcast episode focused on nutrition and leading a healthy lifestyle. Our guest, Amanda Ciprich, MS, RD was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes almost 10 years ago. During the early stages of her diagnosis, she felt herself going down a path of restriction and obsession, which left her feeling weighed down and consumed by her diabetes diagnosis. She craved freedom to enjoy her life without diabetes getting in the way and knew there had to be a way to find her love for food once again. Amanda ultimately decided to pursue a career as a registered dietitian to teach other people living with diabetes and their families how to manage their blood sugars without giving up the foods they love. Amanda's approach gives you tools that incorporate prioritizing yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically so you can navigate any scenario that life with diabetes throws at you. Follow Amanda at @t1d.nutritionist / www.t1dnutritionist.com

Our guest this month, Dana Roseman, is a certified diabetes care & education specialist and registered dietitian. Being diagnosed with T1D herself, she has some amazing insights into diabetes management and the new technologies that are being developed to help make diabetes management a little easier. On top of this, she has an amazing attitude, being able to find the silver lining to being diagnosed with diabetes. Dana has trained patients on every currently-available model of insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor and has been involved in over 20 cutting-edge clinical trials related to advanced diabetes and obesity interventions. So she has vast experience to share. Follow Dana's work at https://integrateddiabetes.com/

Our latest podcast guest is Jack Trigger from @triggersailing who has a very impressive background. But probably the most exciting part is his love for sailing. He started sailing when he was 6. He's a solo offshore sailor learning to pursue his passion while managing his diabetes as well. Jack has a very impressive and inspiring mindset. Listen to the episode to find out more about the story of how he got diagnosed, the first things that scared him but also about his unbeatable, push forward attitude.

This month we're joined by Kate @katehall2043 who was diagnosed with type one diabetes at age 10. She took control from day one when she told the nurse that she was going to give herself her first-ever shot of insulin. Kate was never afraid of having diabetes and all that it entailed, but instead, she was afraid of it stopping her from doing what she loved most, sports. From that moment on, Kate turned fear into motivation and she knew that she wasn't going to let diabetes get in the way of anything. Kate did everything that she could from a young age to control her diabetes so that she could try to not only live a normal life but also accomplish her goal of someday becoming an Olympian.

Greta Ehlers has been living with type one diabetes since the age of 9 and founded her Instagram account @gretastypeone to raise more awareness about this chronic condition. On her Instagram, Greta shares personal aspects of everyday life with type on diabetes as well as research and scientific facts about this disease.

Mum to two young children who live with complex disabilities, Dr Gretchen Good, is a senior lecturer in Disability and Rehabilitation Studies at Massey University in New Zealand. Gretchen has lived with type one diabetes for 50 years and has experienced a few complications along the way, but with the help of technology, she manages a healthy, active life.

Dr Ahn's passion for Endocrinology and diabetes technology was first kindled after reviewing the first iPhone-compatible glucose meter as an editor for iMedicalApps.com. He is extremely optimistic about the future of digital therapeutics, continuous glucose monitoring, and smart insulin delivery systems. Join this episode to find out more about the impact of technology development and the evolution of CGMs on the diabetic community, especially the Eversense CGM, and the similarities between T1D and T2D.

With over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Saro is providing all the insights regarding diabetes, insulin, pumps, and CGMs This podcast is brought to you by Not Just a Patch - https://notjustapatch.com/

Living with type 1 diabetes since 1997, Christel Oerum is the author of the diabetes book "Fit With Diabetes" and the main content creator on Diabetes Strong. Find out what is the motivation behind Diabetes Strong and what its like to participate in bodybuilding contests as a T1D This podcast is brought to you by Not Just a Patch - https://notjustapatch.com/

Program Manager for Type 1 Diabetes and Communities at Diabetes Australia, Renza is a diabetes advocate and an activist, who is promoting a person-centered approach to healthcare. The episode revolves around mental health and the stigma associated with diabetes. Find out more about how media's behavior with diabetes is affecting one's perception and find out more about the public campaigns that are currently trying to change that direction. This podcast is brought to you by Not Just a Patch - https://notjustapatch.com/

Board-certified in internal medicine, pediatrics, and adult endocrinology, Dr. Calvin Wu is currently the lead endocrinologist at Steady Health, a completely virtual full-service diabetes clinic. Let's talk about the healthcare system and how the integration of technology can create a better experience for patients and providers alike. This podcast is brought to you by Not Just a Patch - https://notjustapatch.com/

Happy-go-lucky @Jackabetic, with a different take on life and diabetes thanks to growing up in a family of T1Ds, is taking us on his crazy journey with diabetes. How it is like to find out within a time frame of 2 years that more than a quarter of the family have diabetes? How can you approach diabetes while you already know the game and how one can predict he has diabetes? This podcast is brought to you by Not Just a Patch - https://notjustapatch.com/

A technology entrepreneur, Henrik and has been a Type 1 diabetic for 20 years. After getting a CGM a few years ago, he realized there is a better way to deliver diabetes care in the US. Therefore, in 2019 he launched Steady Health – A digital diabetes clinic that delivers virtual care and specializes in CGM. Tune in to discover more about Henrik's diabetic and professional story, the differences between the US' and Sweden's health care system, and the new telemedicine approach in a post-pandemic world. This podcast is brought to you by Not Just a Patch - https://notjustapatch.com/

Dive in a lovely talk with Nicole - certified diabetes educator, and dietician, and let's talk all about diet! We tackle down digestive problems and weight loss, more specifically the keto diet and intermittent fasting, and we myth-bust carbs and discuss the future of diet. When it comes to diet everything is about trial and error. The key is to just keep trying! This podcast is brought to you by Not Just a Patch - https://notjustapatch.com/

T1D and Medtronic advocate, Nicola changed her life after starting using the pump. Besides delightful insights about the Medtronic, our guest discuss in-depth how to make the most of your reads This podcast is brought to you by Not Just a Patch - https://notjustapatch.com/

Credentialed Diabetes Educator, Clinical Associate Professor, Nurse Practitioner, and ex-Board Member of JDRF, Jane Overland now runs a private diabetes clinic in Sydney called Total Diabetes Care. With an experience of over 30 years, Jane is dedicated to help people with T1D improve their health and live a full life. This podcast is brought to you by Not Just a Patch - https://notjustapatch.com/

T1D since was 6 years old, our close friend, Beatriz, recalls her diabetic journey, how she started wearing Medtronic, and how it impacted her life. Moreover, she gives us a glimpse of what life with T1D looks like in Brazil. This podcast is brought to you by Not Just a Patch - https://notjustapatch.com/