This is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 Diabetes

Today we are closing out the podcast after 5 years and an amazing number of episodes. We share more about the decision to retire the podcast, what we have going on in our lives, and where you can continue to connect and stay in touch.ALL EPISODES WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram

As we wrap up this podcast after five years, Jessie and I share our favorite episodes.Links to all referenced episodes:T1D Bad Habits: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode13Police Officer Guest: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode16Emergency Backups: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode17Working in Retail: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode19Diabetes Goals: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode21Managing T1D in College: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode53Educating Your Parents: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode60Bogus Cures: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode78How to Read Nutrition Labels: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode86Mammoth Creameries: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode89Ken Berry Guest (Keto/Carnivore): https://www.thisistype1.com/episode111College Drinking Culture: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode130Solo Road Tripping: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode142I Hiked 52 Times in 2022: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode176Adult T1D Camp: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode209Thoughts on Ozempic: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode210Bonus with Noah Averbach-Katz: https://www.thisistype1.com/nak/Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram

September 2024 brought three big milestones for us:Colleen's had T1D for 29 years, Jessie's had it for 13 years, and the podcast turned 5! We're sharing our high points, low points, and lessons learned over the years for these big markers.Listen all the way through for an announcement.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Jessie's new dog, Nala, has prior seizure alert training. Because that's a "transferable skill", Jessie is teaching Nala how to recognize her highs and lows! Self-training an alert dog is hard work, but it's made easier with a dog that actually wants to work. Find out more about Jessie's training process, and her long-term plans with Nala.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

After years getting supplies directly from Medtronic, Jessie had to navigate a frustrating and lengthy back-and-forth to start getting supplies through a 3rd-party distributor.In this episode, Jessie breaks down the timeline of what happened, why it happened, and how she rolled with the punches.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

We all know that what we eat affects our blood sugars (which can send us on emotional roller coasters sometimes) but did you know that your food will directly affect your mood?Sarah and Tamara, certified nutritionists and founders of The Living Kitchen, came on the pod to share how what we eat impacts our entire lives.Sarah's husband has type 1 diabetes, and watching him deal with it helped Sarah understand the importance of how we choose our food.Take a listen and find out... is your food supporting your mood (and your BGs)?Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

This episode really focuses on the differences of both type 1 and 2 while giving a short lesson on how the pancreas works. But the main difference is that type 1 is permanent and type 2 is usually reversible. They are also completely different mechanisms, meaning type 1 is an autoimmune condition while type 2 is a metabolic condition.We explain more about this and talk about what insulin therapy is and what treatment type 2s usually need. Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Author Caitlin Shetterly joins us to talk about her experience being diagnosed in the winter of 2020-2021, and how that impacted her life and her writing.She is the author of Pete and Alice in Maine, and her diagnosis resulted in 3 months of lost writing... but it also brought healing in an unexpected way.Graciously, Caitlin is offering to give away two copies of Pete and Alice in Maine!The FIRST TWO people to DM @thisistype1pod on Instagram with your NAME and SHIPPING ADDRESS will receive a copy of the book directly from Caitlin's publisher.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Jessie went to Rugby Nationals again this year (2024) and had a wild experience with supplies, blood sugars, and an injury that happened in the LAST 2 MINUTES of the last game. What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

What does “embracing discomfort” mean?As T1Ds, we deal with discomfort every day of our lives. Changing infusion sites, sensors, giving injections, checking blood sugars, waking up in the middle of the night, doing Herculean mental calculations for our meals..But what if this was all easier if we leaned into embracing discomfort?Spoiler alert: it is. Listen in to find out why.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Jessie recently switched from the Medtronic 770G to the new 780G software update. In this episode she talks about the improvements in the tech and how her management has been affected by the change.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Singer/songwriter and former pediatric clinical researcher Kieran James joins us to talk about his daughter's diagnosis, the importance of clinical trials, and how music gave him an outlet from the frustrations of T1D.Connect with Kieran:Website: www.kjsongs.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kieranjsongsYouTube: Unspeakably Wonderful - YouTubeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4xc7IsrdzVREtrZDe3XrXx Clinical Studies — Stanford Diabetes Research Center Research | Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes | Stanford Medicine The Discovery of Insulin: Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

So you've been diagnosed with T1D... Now what? For the newly diagnosed people with diabetes, use this episode as a reference for what you might encounter in the first day, first week, first month, and first year of diagnosis. Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Check out this cross-posted episode from Type 1 in Midlife, with Melissa Slemp from Abundant Health with Melissa.We talk about self-sabotage, self-compassion, grace, and how to handle yourself in burnout—and why burnout even happens sometimes.While intended for Melissa's audience of midlife T1Ds, this conversation is chock-full of nuggets beneficial to everyone with T1D.Abundant Health with MelissaWhat to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Peter Friedfeld was diagnosed with T1D on Valentine's Day at age 55. In the years since his unexpected thrust into life with type 1 diabetes, he's developed deep self-compassion through yoga, mindfulness, and meditation. Join us this episode to hear more about his late-adulthood diagnosis, his work with DiabetesSangha and the Diabetes Research Institute, and how to bring more mindfulness into your relationship with T1D.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Like it or not, some "authority figures" in the medical space get diabetes, especially type 1 diabetes, wrong.Whether it's a doctor, nurse, nutritionist, dietitian, professor, or someone in your family, it's important to know not only how to recognize when they're wrong, but also how to stand up for the truth when they do.Just because someone has a degree doesn't mean they have all the answers.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

What's the history of type 1 diabetes since insulin was discovered in 1921?We have come a long way from animal-sourced insulin and needles that had to be sharpened after multiple uses. Sometimes it's mind-boggling to think that T1D was a straight-up death sentence just over a hundred years ago.With that in mind, Jessie walks us through diabetes research and milestones decade by decade, including our own diagnoses. What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Taralyn Jamieson was diagnosed at 8 years old and spent most of her 28 years with T1D trying to ignore her blood sugars. It wasn't until she settled down in her personal life that it became a priority to get her health under control, but by then it was too late to avoid complications.Taralyn shares why we need to talk about the reality of diabetes complications that are difficult to hear about, but harder to deal with if you actually have them.Connect with Taralyn on Instagram: @taralynjamiesonWhat to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Have you ever wondered what exactly we mean when we say "support system"? In this episode, we break down what T1D support systems are, why they're important, and what ours look like.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Dr. Maureen Michele, an MD and parent to a T1D kiddo who also had pediatric neuroblastoma, joins us to shed light on why it's so important for parents to understand and embrace resilience.As scary as it is to see your child diagnosed with T1D, it's also scary to navigate it while dealing with fear, overwhelm, and grief from it.Dr. Maureen shares practical tips for parents of kids with chronic illness to calm the overwhelming thoughts and be an advocate both for their kids and themselves.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

With the changing of the years comes a new set of annual goals, and this year is no different. Join us in this episode as we review what happened for us in 2023, both on the T1D front as well as the rest of our busy lives, and as we talk about our plans for 2024.Listen to the end for an important announcement!What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

The honeymoon period happens right at diagnosis, if it happens at all. In this episode, Jessie and I talk about what the honeymoon period is, how long it lasts, who gets it, and why it only happens once.This is an MVP episode from our very first year of podcasting.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

The last two months of the year can feel like a whirlwind of "let's just throw out all our routines" because Halloween kicks off the season of candy, food, get togethers, more food, family drama, even more food... you get the point.By the time we land in the week between Christmas and New Year's (AKA what I call "black hole week") it feels like all is lost because we just spent the last two months ignoring good habits and indulging in the season. So today (in real time, the day after Christmas) we're coming to you with some tips on getting back into routine after the holidays, sort of purposefully timed with everyone's favorite: New Year's Resolutions.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Diagnosed at age 6, Richard Vaughn has lived with it for over 75 years now. Richard joined us on the podcast to talk about his experience with so many years of T1D.The most surprising thing I learned? Richard did not know his blood sugar for 40 years.Now, age 81, he has very few complications or health problems related to T1D. Richard is a wealth of information for any T1D and their families.He's one of the most positive voices I see in the diabetes Facebook groups. He regularly posts long-form posts about his life with type 1, the lessons he's learned, with pictures to go along with it!This episode was originally aired on August 31st, 2021.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Who do you talk to about partying safely? Intimate relationships? How weed and alcohol affect your BGs? The Diabetes Link has "answers to even your most cringe questions, shared by people with diabetes (and reviewed by medical experts)." As they say, it's overwhelming to look for resources on topics you probably won't feel comfortable asking your care team, so The Diabetes Link did it for you and collected it all in the Resource Hub.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Do you experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during the winter months?As T1Ds, we can be impacted far more than the average person by the physical symptoms of SAD. Learn more about Seasonal Affective Disorder, the symptoms, what causes it, what can help, and strategies as T1Ds you can use to mitigate the effects of SAD in your winter.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Diabetic ketoacidosis (also known as DKA) is a dangerous medical complication of untreated T1D. In this MVP episode, we discuss what causes it, the risk factors for going into DKA, symptoms to watch out for, how to treat it, recovery, and prevention in the future. We also briefly touch on the difference between diabetic ketoacidosis and nutritional ketosis.This episode was originally aired on July 27th, 2021.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Do the holidays stump you when it comes to your diabetes management? Are you super stressed out during all of November and December and find that your BGs respond in kind?In this episode, Jessie & I talk about common strategies for T1Ds to remember going into the holiday season, especially with American Thanksgiving knocking at our doors this week.No matter how you celebrate during the last two months of the year, keeping the tips from this episode in mind can help you navigate the stress.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

What do you do when your pump breaks? Are you prepared? What's the process to get a replacement pump? Both Jessie and I had our pumps break recently, in different ways. We both had to contact support and get replacement pumps, but in this episode we detail exactly what happened, how we handled it, and what the general process is to rectify the situation.It's not IF, but WHEN. Are you ready?What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Why is it important to foster and keep connections with other people who have type 1 diabetes? Megan Ehlers joins us on the show to share her experience as a kid with T1D whose first trip to diabetes camp and the exposure to other kids with T1D helped change how she thought about herself.Now, decades later, she's stayed close to those friends she made at Camp Shady Brook, and had an awesome full-circle moment going back to the same camp for an adult T1D experience with Connected in Motion.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Halloween can be a difficult holiday for people with type 1 diabetes because of the emphasis on all the candy and treats. In this episode, Jessie and I talk about how to approach Halloween as a T1D, stay safe at parties (if you're of the partying age), and things to keep in mind when you're planning your Halloween night out. T1D can be spooky! Don't let Halloween haunt you!What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

I have 20 years of T1D kids' camp under my belt, but didn't have a chance to go to a camp just for adults with T1D until this year. Connected in Motion held their Colorado Slipstream in August 2023, and it coincided perfectly with a work trip, which made it super easy to say YES!I had an absolute blast at this camp. Check out all the things available at camp, hear what my favorite experiences were, and what I'm excited about for the next time I venture to a camp just for adults with the 'betes.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Myriam Roy, a T1D from Quebec, Canada, has lived with T1D for over 25 years. With her psychology background and research into the science, she was able to prepare and plan for her pregnancy such that she had a natural, complication-free experience without medical intervention.While all pregnancies have an element of luck involved with whether things go according to plan, Myriam defied the expectations many T1Ds face from both doctors and society. Listen in to find out what you can do to reduce your pregnancy risk as a T1D.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

At times, we may self-sabotage our diabetes self care and management even if it's not what we want to do long term. In this episode, Jessie and I talk about what self-sabotage is, what causes it, and what to do about it. Remember that you are not alone on your T1D journey. If you need help, please reach out to us or a member of your care team, or someone from the DOC.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Kaycee Parker, author of Devotions on Diabetes: A 30-Day Journey to Anchor Your Soul, joins us to talk about perspective shifts with type 1 diabetes.How often have you thought that diabetes is a punishment from God? Kaycee's devotional is the answer to that debilitatingly painful question. Having lived with T1D for over 30 years, Kaycee only just recently (within the last year or so) had the perspective shift that led to this powerful devotion book.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

I have lived with type 1 diabetes for 28 years as of September 19th, 2023. This is part two of a two-part series in which I'm sharing 28 lessons from those 28 years. Many of these lessons we've covered in podcast episodes all to themselves, but it's worth putting them all together in a couple easy-to-digest episodes that summarize the biggest lessons over those almost three decades.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

I have lived with type 1 diabetes for 28 years as of September 19th, 2023. This is part one of a two-part series in which I'm sharing 28 lessons from those 28 years. Many of these lessons we've covered in podcast episodes all to themselves, but it's worth putting them all together in a couple easy-to-digest episodes that summarize the biggest lessons over those almost three decades.  What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

In this MVP episode with former editor at diaTribe, Adam Brown talks about his experience with diabetes, CGM, mental health, and his work with diaTribe and Tidepool. We also talked about Adam's book, Bright Spots and Landmines. This book is a free resource for type 1 diabetics.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

In the past year, I have gone on 30 flight segments. This episode is a compilation of the lessons I've learned across those flights, some of which blew my mind. Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Ben Tzeel is a lot of things: T1D since age 7, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, strength and conditioning specialist, AND the founder of Your Diabetes Insider.Ben turned himself into a science experiment after diagnosis and went against the grain of what he saw other T1Ds doing and going through. Determined not to let T1D become a "life sentence", Ben pursued his passions in sports and turned the doubts of others into his fuel.Outdated diabetes education stops millions of PWDs from taking control of their bodies and BGs, but not for Ben! He knows you can have your cake and eat it, too, and on this episode, he shares how.WEBSITE: https://www.yourdiabetesinsider.com/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/manoftzeel/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@manoftzeelWhat to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Jessie shares her thoughts on Ozempic in this solo episode, talking about what it is, who uses it, and why it can be bad. Remember, this is not medical advice. Please talk with your doctor if you are currently on Ozempic and are worried about it.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Ultramarathoner Nathan Barden has a vision that youngsters with T1D believe they can live normal lives and achieve big goals and dreams. Nathan's motto? T1D shouldn't stop you from doing anything—and he's a living example.No matter where you're starting with T1D whether as a kid or an adult, it does not have to hold you back. Listen to this interview with Nathan to get inspired!What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Ever wonder why you end up on roller coasters that send you from 350+ down below 50 and back up again? It might have to do with big inputs from a combination of inaccurate carb counts, ineffective insulin absorption, and the wrong timing.Dr. Richard Bernstein's book The Diabetes Solution is based around the goal of normalizing blood sugars in diabetics, and the core of normalization revolves around the law of small numbers.Small inputs = small mistakes = small corrections.Big inputs = big mistakes = big corrections.Listen in to find out more about the law of small numbers and how you can use it to your T1D advantage.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Patricia Daiker, owner and founder of Better Diabetes Life, joins us to talk about why fighting diabetes is counterproductive and how T1Ds can improve their lives with biohacking.Diagnosed at 26 as an ER nurse, she shares how medical professionals can miss the symptoms in themselves and how deeply many experience the denial of "this can't happen to me". Learn from Patricia's experience in this jam-packed interview!What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Our follow-up episode to the discussion on insulin pumps, this MVP discusses the different CGM manufacturers and what we knew at the time for what was coming. Since the original episode aired, the Dexcom G7 has been released, but is (as of summer 2023) still undergoing integration with the Tandem t:Slim X2 insulin pump. Knowing about the different CGM options is just as important (if not more important) than knowing what pumps are out there. If I had to choose between a pump and a sensor, I'd choose a sensor every time.Information is potential power, and you can't make a decision about which CGM to use if you don't know the options. Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Rachel Halverson: registered nurse, certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES), and board certified nurse coach. She's lived with T1D for over 25 years and now helps T1Ds learn how to "radically accept" the diagnosis with mindfulness and resilience.I also have Rachel to thank for a truly mind-blowing T1D travel hack that you'll have to listen to the end for, but it's SOOOOO good. What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Lauren Rapaport is the T1D Life Coach. Having lived with the 'betes for over 43 years, she helps adult T1Ds and parents of T1Ds go from suffering to thriving by showing them how to change their mindsets about living with this condition.I had the privilege of meeting Lauren in person at an event with our mutual business coach, and it was a powerful reminder of the connection T1D creates in otherwise total strangers.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Jessie plays Division 1 Women's Rugby for Montana State University, and this year her team went to Nationals in Washington, D.C.! In this episode, Colleen interviews Jessie about her Nationals experience and what it took to manage her blood sugars not just on the trip there, but during the games themselves.T1D does not have to stop you from playing impact sports! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

An oldie but a goodie! Back in episode 69, we highlighted the top 3 insulin pump manufacturers, the features of each pump, and what was possibly in the pipeline (as we knew then).The info in this episode is still relevant especially with so many new diagnoses, and especially since many doctors offices and endocrine clinics have financial relationships with Medtronic... which means T1Ds might not even know about the other insulin pump options out there.Like anything with your T1D care, the insulin pump you choose should be an informed decision, and not one that you get strong-armed into. For some, MDI works better. For others, Omnipod. That's what it comes down to: the freedom to CHOOSE.So take a listen to this MVP episode on the different kinds of pumps out there.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

One of the most annoying thing about testing blood sugar is how much the lancets hurt... and how often we DON'T change the lancets even though we're supposed to.I readily admit that yes, finger pricks hurt, and also yes, I am usually too lazy to change the lancet. But apparently there are such things as PAINLESS lancets, made by Pip Diabetes Care.Josh Pittman, CEO of Pip Diabetes Care, joins us to talk about painless lancets and other ways his diabetes product company strives to make life easier for PWD from all backgrounds.What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

We're officially at 200 episodes! In today's milestone production, Jessie & Colleen share some of our most memorable T1D stories and anecdotes from over the years.Our lives are made up of stories, and living with T1D adds an interesting layer on top of those stories. Every moment has T1D lurking somewhere, but sometimes it comes to the front and becomes the main character.Listen in as we go back and forth with these stories!What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok