Podcasts about diabetes unconference

Playing in the NFL has been a dream come true for KJ Dillon, but his type 1 diagnosis at 19 had him worried his was over before it started. He’ll share how he made it through that tough time and most recently played for Houston Texans. Plus, Adam Schefter has spent his career covering sports, you probably know him as an NFL insider at ESPN. Adam’s wife Shari has type 1 and he’s taking part in a big contest to help JDRF. Contest info and entry here. Stacey & Adam also talk about the Glucagon App. Our Community Connection features a diabetes dad running Chicago Marathon. Wesley Bryant says doctors told him not to run, but he didn’t know when to quit; now, neither does his son. More info on the JDRF team and how to donate here. Shoptalk this week is with Stay Put Medical, a new company that wants to help keep your D-gear stuck.  ----- 3:00 Stacey shared the upcoming conference calendar including the Children with Diabetes Friends for Life Falls Church Conference, the Diabetes UnConference and the Weekend for Women 5:00 Stacey talks about Benny's bad low on the football field recently and how she reacted 9:30 Interview with KJ Dillon 16:00 Interview with Adam Schefter 37:00 Community Connection with Chicago Marathon runner and D-Dad Wes Bryant 53:00 Shoptalk with Mike Mangus with StayPut Medical ----- Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone      Click here for Android  Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

This week, two valuable groups are coming together for a big event this fall. For the first time, The Diabetes UnConference and Diabetes Sisters Weekend for Women will be at the same time in the same place. Stacey talks to Christel Aprigliano from the Unconference and Anna Norton from Diabetes Sisters talk about their groups and why they decided to have a "peanut butter in my chocolate!" moment. Plus.. checking in with Bike Beyond. This week meet Kevin Moore, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1971.  And we need your help! Diabetes Connections and Stacey are nominated for some podcast awards! Please check them out and vote: WEGO Health Awards People's Choice Podcast Awards Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone      Click here for Android  Sign up for our newsletter here As always, thanks for listening!!

Anthony Hightower has used Afrezza for the past two years. He credits it (along with a Toujeo, a newer basal insuin) with completely changing his T1D management. In addition to excellent numbers, Anthony shares what else Afrezza has to offer. He explains, he liked it so much, he went to work for Mannkind, the company that makes Afrezza. He and Stacey also talk about the challenges Anthony faced since his diagnosis as a teenager. He admits he spent 20 years trying to avoid thinking about diabetes and credits the online community & the Diabetes Unconference with saving his life. Stacey also shares what those little "clips" are that come with some pump insets. Her family learned the hard way at the beach a while back! She shares how her husband McGyver'd a solution when they'd left the clips at home. And, find out how to contribute to our 100th episode coming up soon!

I can't tell you how excited I am to finally share a conversation with Christel Marchand Aprigliano.  In three parts.   Christel, as I mention in the introduction, is a force in the diabetes world.  Until there isn't a diabetes world any longer, we can only hope to have advocates like her who get in the trenches and fight for the things that are important to those of us living with this disease.   In part two of our conversation, you'll hear about one of the hot topics of the day, insulin pricing, where roles are slightly reversed, and I'm the feisty one.  Part three will cover Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition, and how using the easy button can help you get your diabetes advocacy started, and up your diabetes advocacy, all in less than two minutes.  Those episodes are still to come, and you're not going to want to miss them.   Today, we talk about the unique gathering known as the Diabetes UnConference.  Christel covers all the things that make the UnConference life-affirming.  We discuss the No Social Media policy that exists during the sessions on Saturday and Sunday, and why that is so important to attendees.  And Christel admits that her intentions in creating the UnConference were not entirely altruistic (her words, not mine).  She needs it just as much as the rest of us.   If you’re in a place in your walk with diabetes where you could use some space to vent, or learn, share, and meet new friends, whether diabetes has been in your life for days, weeks, months, or years, this is the podcast episode you’ve been waiting to hear.   Full disclosure:  I will be a facilitator at the Diabetes UnConference in both locations this year.  I am not compensated in any way for this interview, except in the good vibes that come with going one on one with a person whom you admire and trust and learn from at every turn. Reference Material - Click below for more information on this topic Christel Marchand Aprigliano writes about life with diabetes at: theperfectd.com Find out everything about the Diabetes UnConference (and read experiences from attendees too), by going to: DiabetesUnConference.com The Diabetes UnConference will be held February 10, 11, and 12 at the Westin Las Vegas. Register by January 24 by going to: DiabetesUnConference.com/register

Christel Marchand Aprigliano returns to the podcast to chat about her experience attending the American Association of Diabetes Educators Conference, expanding the Diabetes UnConference to Atlantic City, and measuring the impact of policy advocacy efforts from the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC). Also, bowling. Follow Christel on Twitter @theperfectdblog. Learn more about the Diabetes UnConference at diabetesunconference.com and the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition at diabetespac.org. Run Time - 58:23 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Heather Gabel returns to the podcast to discuss moving to (Arizona, and then) Chicago, her experience at the American Association of Diabetes Educators Annual Meeting, and first impressions of classes that start the path to her PhD. There's also talk about the meaning of the word "disability", and her contribution to the upcoming Diabetes UnConference. Follow Heather on Twitter @heathergabel and unexpectedblues.com. For more information about Heather's research, visit heather813.wix.com/thestudyofus and diabetesunconference.com. Run Time - 54:53 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Stacey talks about the Diabetes Unconference with Christel Marchand Aprigliano of The Perfect D. We also hear from a mom who made a funny diabetes connection in her local Target and, in this first episode, find out more about Stacey's story and what led her to create this podcast.

Christel Marchand Aprigliano is my guest this week to talk about all things Diabetes UnConference. From the origins, to planning, from execution, to lessons learned, we cover everything. Plus, we discuss the scheduled 2016 conferences, Christel's 5 and 10 year plan for the UnConference, and revisit her podcast from many years ago, Diabetic Feed. Enjoy. Follow Christel on Twitter @theperfectdblog and theperfectd.com. For more information about the Diabetes UnConference, visit diabetesunconference.com. Run Time - 1:11:31 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.