Podcast appearances and mentions of ginger vieira

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode.In today's episode, I sit down with Ginger Vieira, a T1D, freelance Diabetes writer, Mother, and Diabetes author. Many of you have been asking me more about inhaled insulin (Afrezza). So, I thought this would be a great opportunity to do a deep dive into Afrezza and debunk some of the myths behind this incredible fast-acting medication. Ginger Vieira ResourcesWebsiteDiabetes Nerd - YouTube PageType 1 Tea - Podcast  BooksInstagramLinkedinOther Episodes With Ginger#244#144#137Coach Ken's Resources:Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.comNewsletter Sign Up"More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching ProgramThe Diabetes Nutrition Master CourseThe 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success WorksheetDecember (2024) Stronger Together With T1D Get-TogetherSupport & Donate To The PodcastHave a question, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.You can find the show  on any platform you listen to your podcasts!Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review, so you're notified when new episode drop every week.Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:Instagram: @CoachK3NInstagram: @thehealthydiabeticpodFacebook: @Simplifying Life With DiabetesEmail: ken@simplifyingdiabetes.comPodcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management.Support the show

Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode.In today's episode, I sit down with Ginger Vieira, a T1D author, speaker, and freelance writer. As a freelance writer and Diabetes content specialist, Ginger creates high-quality, well-researched, engaging, and empowering Diabetes and health-related content for various audiences, companies, and platforms. This is part one of a long-standing series about Diabetes. Today's episode is about Ozempic or GLP-1's and why these medications might be right for you as you manage Diabetes.Ginger Vieira ResourcesWebsiteDiabetes Nerd - YouTube PageType 1 Tea - Podcast  BooksInstagramLinkedinDiabetes NP - Christopher Szoke Why We Take Ozempic for Type 1 DiabetesOther Episodes With Ginger#144#137Coach Ken's Resources:Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.comNewsletter Sign Up"More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching ProgramThe Diabetes Nutrition Master CourseThe 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success WorksheetDecember (2024) Stronger Together With T1D Get-TogetherSupport & Donate To The PodcastHave a question, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.You can find the show  on any platform you listen to your podcasts!Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review, so you're notified when new episode drop every week.Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:Instagram: @CoachK3NInstagram: @thehealthydiabeticpodFacebook: @Simplifying Life With DiabetesEmail: ken@simplifyingdiabetes.comPodcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management.Support the show

Have you ever had to protect yourself from type 1 diabetes ignorance at the hospital? In this episode, Ginger and Sami trade stories about their many encounters with doctors that left them advocating desperately for their health and safety. About Type 1 Tea We're spilling the tea on T1D! Every episode is an unscripted (and hardy edited) conversation about life with type 1 diabetes — hosted by Ginger Vieira and Sami Parker. We'll hit topics like managing insulin during exercise, other medications, A1c tips, nutrition tricks, weight loss, and more.  Unscripted and barely edited: Type 1 Tea is a real discussion about real life with type 1 diabetes. Get more from Ginger and Sami here: ⁠⁠Sami's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HoneyHealth:⁠⁠ Sweat by Sami & Ginger's T1D D ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Books on Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's YouTube: DiabetesNerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Articles⁠⁠ About Ginger & Sami Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 years old in 1999. Sami Parker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old in 2012. Find more Ginger at DiabetesNerd.com and YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd. Find more from Sami at Instagram.com/Type1Sami.

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Okay, so...Ginger is exhausted — thank goodness Sami could jump in and explain this cool science a little more clearly. Listen to this: there's an awesome drug in clinical trials right now from Zucara Therapeutics. Zucara's injectable drug aims to prevent and correct low blood sugars in people with type 1 diabetes! It's NOT the same as glucagon -- it's something that hangs out in your body waiting to kick in when your blood sugar is dropping. They've already completed Phase 1 — and they're recruiting right now for Phase 2. They're looking for participants in a dozen cities across the USA and Canada. Learn more on YouTube: DiabetesNerd explains Zucara See if qualify to participate: T1Dexchange.org/Zucara About Type 1 Tea We're spilling the tea on T1D! Every episode is an unscripted (and hardy edited) conversation about life with type 1 diabetes — hosted by Ginger Vieira and Sami Parker. We'll hit topics like managing insulin during exercise, other medications, A1c tips, nutrition tricks, weight loss, and more.  Unscripted and barely edited: Type 1 Tea is a real discussion about real life with type 1 diabetes. Get more from Ginger and Sami here: ⁠⁠Sami's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HoneyHealth:⁠⁠ Sweat by Sami & Ginger's T1D ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Books on Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's YouTube: DiabetesNerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Articles⁠⁠ About Ginger & Sami Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 years old in 1999. Sami Parker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old in 2012. Find more Ginger at GingerVieira.com and YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd. Find more from Sami at Instagram.com/Type1Sami.

To pump or not to pump? Sami and Ginger have both tried insulin pumps in the past — for many years, actually! Today, they both do MDI (multiple daily injections) of rapid-acting, long-acting, and inhaled insulin. Here's what we don't love about pumping and why maybe Sami should give an automated insulin delivery (AID) system a try when the time is right. About Type 1 Tea We're spilling the tea on T1D! Every episode is an unscripted (and hardy edited) conversation about life with type 1 diabetes — hosted by Ginger Vieira and Sami Parker. We'll hit topics like managing insulin during exercise, other medications, A1c tips, nutrition tricks, weight loss, and more.  Unscripted and barely edited: Type 1 Tea is a real discussion about real life with type 1 diabetes. Get more from Ginger and Sami here: ⁠⁠Sami's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HoneyHealth:⁠⁠ Sweat by Sami & Ginger's T1D ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Books on Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's YouTube: DiabetesNerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Articles⁠⁠ Ginger's Patreon Ginger's FREE Guides: Exercise & 80/20 Diet About Ginger & Sami Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 years old in 1999. Sami Parker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old in 2012. Find more Ginger at GingerVieira.com and YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd. Find more from Sami at Instagram.com/Type1Sami.

Chris Szoke is a nurse practitioner who lives with type 1 diabetes. He's been taking a GLP-1 for over three years. He knows the impact it can have on day-to-day life with T1D. Through his new virtual practice, DiabetesNP.com, he's helping people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes get insurance approval for GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro. About Type 1 Tea We're spilling the tea on T1D! Every episode is an unscripted (and hardy edited) conversation about life with type 1 diabetes — hosted by Ginger Vieira and Sami Parker. We'll hit topics like managing insulin during exercise, other medications, A1c tips, nutrition tricks, weight loss, and more.  Unscripted and barely edited: Type 1 Tea is a real discussion about real life with type 1 diabetes. Get more from Ginger and Sami here: ⁠⁠Sami's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HoneyHealth:⁠⁠ Sweat by Sami & Ginger's T1D D ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Books on Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's YouTube: DiabetesNerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Articles⁠⁠ About Ginger & Sami Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 years old in 1999. Sami Parker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old in 2012. Find more Ginger at GingerVieira.com and YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd. Find more from Sami at Instagram.com/Type1Sami.

Ginger and Sami talk about their first five years with type 1 diabetes compared to the next 10 or 15 years. What was different? Meanwhile, Ginger was diagnosed in 1999 and Sami was diagnosed in 2012! There were some big changes in those 13 years when it comes to diabetes technology and insulin. About Type 1 Tea We're spilling the tea on T1D! Every episode is an unscripted (and hardy edited) conversation about life with type 1 diabetes — hosted by Ginger Vieira and Sami Parker. We'll hit topics like managing insulin during exercise, other medications, A1c tips, nutrition tricks, weight loss, and more.  Unscripted and barely edited: Type 1 Tea is a real discussion about real life with type 1 diabetes. Get more from Ginger and Sami here: ⁠⁠Sami's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HoneyHealth:⁠⁠ Sweat By Sami & Ginger's T1D Tips Ginger's site: DiabetesNerd ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Books on Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's YouTube: DiabetesNerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Articles⁠⁠ About Ginger & Sami Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 years old in 1999. Sami Parker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old in 2012. Find more Ginger at GingerVieira.com and YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd. Find more from Sami at Instagram.com/Type1Sami.

Can you reach your time-in-range and A1c goals without cutting out all the carbs? Um, yeah, you can. In this episode, Ginger argues why it might even help you get to your goals sooner. If you're tired of all the yo-yo restrictive diets that leave you obsessed with all the foods you're "not supposed to eat" with type 1 diabetes, you'll appreciate this ramble on Ginger's 80/20 diet and how to make it work for you. Download Ginger's FREE guide on starting your own 80/20 diet right here: https://gingervieira.com/free-ebook/ Videos from Ginger on diets and intermittent fasting: Intermittent Fasting with Type 1 Diabetes Real Tips: Losing Weight with Diabetes Why Your Diabetes Diet Keeps Failing No, I Won't Follow the Carnivore Diet About Type 1 Tea We're spilling the tea on T1D! Every episode is an unscripted (and hardy edited) conversation about life with type 1 diabetes — hosted by Ginger Vieira and Sami Parker. We'll hit topics like managing insulin during exercise, other medications, A1c tips, nutrition tricks, weight loss, and more.  Unscripted and barely edited: Type 1 Tea is a real discussion about real life with type 1 diabetes. Get more from Ginger and Sami here: ⁠⁠Sami's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HoneyHealth:⁠⁠ Sweat by Sami & Ginger's T1D D ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Books on Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's YouTube: DiabetesNerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Articles⁠⁠ About Ginger & Sami Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 years old in 1999. Sami Parker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old in 2012. Find more Ginger at GingerVieira.com and YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd. Find more from Sami at Instagram.com/Type1Sami.

Yeah, sometimes that basal dose needs some tweaking. Ginger had a big munchies day on Sunday and Sami was prepping for a day she knew would involve a lot of sitting. Here's what we did — and what Ginger wished she did better. About Type 1 Tea We're spilling the tea on T1D! Every episode is an unscripted (and hardy edited) conversation about life with type 1 diabetes — hosted by Ginger Vieira and Sami Parker. We'll hit topics like managing insulin during exercise, other medications, A1c tips, nutrition tricks, weight loss, and more.  Unscripted and barely edited: Type 1 Tea is a real discussion about real life with type 1 diabetes. Get more from Ginger and Sami here: ⁠⁠Sami's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HoneyHealth:⁠⁠ Sweat by Sami & Ginger's T1D D ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Books on Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's YouTube: DiabetesNerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Articles⁠⁠ About Ginger & Sami Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 years old in 1999. Sami Parker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old in 2012. Find more Ginger at GingerVieira.com and YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd. Find more from Sami at Instagram.com/Type1Sami.

Chugging caffeine or diet soda all day while thinking it's harmless? It could be contributing to insulin resistance, rising insulin needs, and difficulty losing weight. Sami and Ginger discuss their own caffeine habits and goals, how one cup-o-joe impacts their blood sugar, and why Ginger is trying to quit caffeine altogether! Learn more about Caffeine right here: Why Does Coffee Spike My Blood Sugar? About Type 1 Tea We're spilling the tea on T1D! Every episode is an unscripted (and hardy edited) conversation about life with type 1 diabetes — hosted by Ginger Vieira and Sami Parker. We'll hit topics like managing insulin during exercise, other medications, A1c tips, nutrition tricks, weight loss, and more.  Unscripted and barely edited: Type 1 Tea is a real discussion about real life with type 1 diabetes. Get more from Ginger and Sami here: ⁠⁠Sami's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HoneyHealth:⁠⁠ Sweat by Sami & Ginger's T1D D ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Books on Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's YouTube: DiabetesNerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Articles⁠⁠ About Ginger & Sami Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 years old in 1999. Sami Parker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old in 2012. Find more Ginger at GingerVieira.com and YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd. Find more from Sami at Instagram.com/Type1Sami.

In this episode of Your Diabetes Insider, Ben and returning guest Ginger Vieira dive deep into the nuances of insulin sensitivity and the surprising ways exercise and stress can impact your diabetes management!  Ginger shares her personal journey through various exercise regimens, from intense powerlifting to gentle cardio, and discusses how these changes have significantly affected her insulin needs. They explore practical tips for maintaining insulin sensitivity, including the importance of consistent activity and making small, thoughtful adjustments to your routine. Whether you're a seasoned exerciser or just starting out, this conversation offers valuable insights into optimizing your diabetes care through exercise and lifestyle changes. Check out Ginger's videos on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@DiabetesNerd RESOURCES: Download these FREE guides that will help you on your diabetes, nutrition, and exercise journey! https://www.yourdiabetesinsider.com/free-stuff Join our EXCLUSIVE Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/266766620895432 Watch my food breakdowns here → https://www.youtube.com/@yourdiabetesinsider   LET'S TALK! Instagram: @manoftzeel Tiktok: @manoftzeel   Want the best blood sugars you've ever had while enjoying great food? Peep this: https://www.yourdiabetesinsider.com/coaching

Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Ginger Vieira (@gingervieira.t1d).Ginger is from the United States and was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes over 25 years ago, at the age of 13.Within the last 25 years, Ginger has dedicated years of personal and professional research into Diabetes, and has become a go to figure for Diabetes insight, information, and advice.She has a Youtube channel dedicated to Diabetes, with over 13 thousand subscribers, she shares valuable content with her 10 thousand followers on Instagram daily, has written endless articles on the condition, and written over 10 books on Diabetes management, ranging from exercising and emotional eating, to burnout and pregnancy.In this episode Eoin and Ginger speak on a variety of topics including:The impact of exercise on insulin sensitivity.Avoiding self pity.Adjusting basal and insulin doses.Gaining confidence to “question authority”.The effects of Ozempic with Type 1 Diabetes.And much more!See and hear more from Ginger here:• Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B008ZPEGQ6/allbooks • Articles: https://www.GingerVieira.com/diabetes • Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/type1tea • Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/GingerVieira.T1D • Linkedin: https://www.Linkedin.com/in/GingerVieira Ginger's Diabetes Books:Stop Overeating During Lows - https://a.co/d/g4iRcxJ Exercise with Diabetes - https://amzn.to/3RQd1NKDealing with Diabetes Burnout - https://amzn.to/3th5QF7Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes - https://amzn.to/3GOC4dOEmotional Eating with Diabetes - https://amzn.to/48nkRE0When I Go Low - https://amzn.to/48kCxjuAin't Gonna Hide my T1D - https://amzn.to/3GOlASWAs always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Eoin speaks with Ginger Vieira (@gingervieira.t1d).Ginger is from the United States and was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes over 25 years ago, at the age of 13.Within the last 25 years, Ginger has dedicated years of personal and professional research into Diabetes, and has become a go to figure for Diabetes insight, information, and advice.She has a Youtube channel dedicated to Diabetes, with over 13 thousand subscribers, she shares valuable content with her 10 thousand followers on Instagram daily, has written endless articles on the condition, and written over 10 books on Diabetes management, ranging from exercising and emotional eating, to burnout and pregnancy.In this episode Eoin and Ginger speak on a variety of topics including:The impact of exercise on insulin sensitivity.Avoiding self pity.Adjusting basal and insulin doses.Gaining confidence to “question authority”.The effects of Ozempic with Type 1 Diabetes.And much more!See and hear more from Ginger here:• Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B008ZPEGQ6/allbooks • Articles: https://www.GingerVieira.com/diabetes • Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/type1tea • Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/GingerVieira.T1D • Linkedin: https://www.Linkedin.com/in/GingerVieira Ginger's Diabetes Books:Stop Overeating During Lows - https://a.co/d/g4iRcxJ Exercise with Diabetes - https://amzn.to/3RQd1NKDealing with Diabetes Burnout - https://amzn.to/3th5QF7Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes - https://amzn.to/3GOC4dOEmotional Eating with Diabetes - https://amzn.to/48nkRE0When I Go Low - https://amzn.to/48kCxjuAin't Gonna Hide my T1D - https://amzn.to/3GOlASWAs always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SENSITIVITY WARNING: In this episode, Carly joins Ginger to share how she nearly died after years of binge-eating and restricting insulin. Today, Carly is in recovery and she credits a big part of her recovery to GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro. Connect with Carly on Instagram. About Type 1 Tea We're spilling the tea on T1D! Every episode is an unscripted (and hardy edited) conversation about life with type 1 diabetes — hosted by Ginger Vieira and Sami Parker. We'll hit topics like managing insulin during exercise, other medications, A1c tips, nutrition tricks, weight loss, and more.  Unscripted and barely edited: Type 1 Tea is a real discussion about real life with type 1 diabetes. Get more from Ginger and Sami here: ⁠⁠Sami's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HoneyHealth:⁠⁠ Sweat by Sami & Ginger's T1D D ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Books on Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's YouTube: DiabetesNerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Articles⁠⁠ About Ginger & Sami Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 years old in 1999. Sami Parker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old in 2012. Find more Ginger at GingerVieira.com and YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd. Find more from Sami at Instagram.com/Type1Sami.

Anaerobic exercise can be a little tricky and confusing. If your heart is pounding, why isn't your blood sugar dropping like it does during a 2-mile jog? It's all about a combination of lactic acid, adrenaline, and cortisol. Sami and Ginger chat about managing type 1 diabetes during anaerobic workouts. About Type 1 Tea We're spilling the tea on T1D! Every episode is an unscripted (and hardy edited) conversation about life with type 1 diabetes — hosted by Ginger Vieira and Sami Parker. We'll hit topics like managing insulin during exercise, other medications, A1c tips, nutrition tricks, weight loss, and more.  Unscripted and barely edited: Type 1 Tea is a real discussion about real life with type 1 diabetes. Get more from Ginger and Sami here: ⁠⁠Sami's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HoneyHealth:⁠⁠ Sweat by Sami & Ginger's T1D D ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Books on Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's YouTube: DiabetesNerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Articles⁠⁠ About Ginger & Sami Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 years old in 1999. Sami Parker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old in 2012. Find more Ginger at GingerVieira.com and YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd. Find more from Sami at Instagram.com/Type1Sami.

Umm, yeah, managing type 1 (or type 2) diabetes is like a non-stop workload that never stops...on top of real life! Who wouldn't be tired of this?! In this episode, Sami and Ginger share what their diabetes burnout looks like, how they get through burnout, how they prevent burnout, and how much they wish for a new pancreas and a better immune system. Ginger's book: Dealing with Diabetes Burnout Ginger's YouTube video: Overcome Diabetes Burnout About Type 1 Tea We're spilling the tea on T1D! Every episode is an unscripted (and hardy edited) conversation about life with type 1 diabetes — hosted by Ginger Vieira and Sami Parker. We'll hit topics like managing insulin during exercise, other medications, A1c tips, nutrition tricks, weight loss, and more.  Unscripted and barely edited: Type 1 Tea is a real discussion about real life with type 1 diabetes. Get more from Ginger and Sami here: ⁠⁠Sami's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HoneyHealth:⁠⁠ Sweat by Sami & Ginger's T1D D ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Books on Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's YouTube: DiabetesNerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Articles⁠⁠ About Ginger & Sami Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 years old in 1999. Sami Parker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old in 2012. Find more Ginger at GingerVieira.com and YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd. Find more from Sami at Instagram.com/Type1Sami.

If you're exercising with high blood sugars because you're terrified of lows, there's another way. In fact, there's a whole bunch to learn! And we break some of it down right here. Ginger and Sami share a bit of exercise science and their approaches to managing type 1 diabetes during aerobic "cardio" exercise. Get more support in Ginger's book, "Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes" on Amazon! Get inspiration from Sami's Honey Health channel, all about fitness: Sweat by Sami! About Type 1 Tea We're spilling the tea on T1D! Every episode is an unscripted (and hardy edited) conversation about life with type 1 diabetes — hosted by Ginger Vieira and Sami Parker. We'll hit topics like managing insulin during exercise, other medications, A1c tips, nutrition tricks, weight loss, and more.  Unscripted and barely edited: Type 1 Tea is a real discussion about real life with type 1 diabetes. Get more from Ginger and Sami here: ⁠⁠Sami's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HoneyHealth:⁠⁠ Sweat by Sami & Ginger's T1D D ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Books on Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's YouTube: DiabetesNerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Articles⁠⁠ About Ginger & Sami Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 years old in 1999. Sami Parker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old in 2012. Find more Ginger at GingerVieira.com and YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd. Find more from Sami at Instagram.com/Type1Sami.

Well, Sami is back from her travels and she returns with a very strange story. It involves a really bad low blood sugar, a hot yoga studio, and a foolish older woman. (That's a nice way of describing this woman, by the way.) Hypoglycemia is the worst — but I guess ignorant people can make it even worse. About Type 1 Tea We're spilling the tea on T1D! Every episode is an unscripted conversation about life with type 1 diabetes — hosted by Ginger Vieira and Sami Parker. We'll hit topics like managing insulin during exercise, scary hypos, other medications, A1c tips, nutrition tricks, weight loss, and more.  Unscripted and barely edited: Type 1 Tea is a real discussion about real life with type 1 diabetes. Get more from Ginger and Sami here: ⁠⁠Sami's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HoneyHealth:⁠⁠ Sweat by Sami & Ginger's T1D D ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Books on Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's YouTube: DiabetesNerd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ginger's Diabetes Articles⁠⁠ About Ginger & Sami Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 years old in 1999. Sami Parker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old in 2012. Find more Ginger at GingerVieira.com and YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd. Find more from Sami at Instagram.com/Type1Sami.

Joining me for a third time to discuss the habit of OVER treating low blood sugars, is author and journalist Ginger Vieira. We candidly discuss our relationships with low blood sugar, including what it feels like, the many different causes of it, the potential anxiety that comes with wearing a CGM, plus how to prevent over-treating and rage bolusing. We also talk about weight loss as a possible outcome of reducing lows and breaking the habit of over-treating them. If you're stuck in a loop of over-treating, this episode will help you feel less alone and equip you with better strategies!Time Stamps:  (03:38) The Evolution of Ginger's Relationship to Low Blood Sugars(05:17) Reactivity and Anxiety with CGMs(07:05) What Low Blood Sugar Feels Like & What Number She Feels Low At(10:00) Her Experience in Over Treating(13:58) The Causes of Low Blood Sugars(19:39) “This is what got me to stop rage bolusing”(23:47) “When you're in a habit of over-treating lows… weight gain”(25:45) Ginger's Best Tips(27:55) Lauren's Rule to Prevent Over Treating, Mango, Glucose Tablets, & Sour Patch KidsWhat to do now:Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop.Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.  Check out Ginger's website or buy her book on Amazon. Listen to Ginger on episode 32 (power lifting) and episode 117 (hormones, weight loss)Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan. 

Marijuana. Mary Jane. Pot. Dope. Grass. Weed. Bud. Flower. Hash. Ganja. So many fun names, but really, we're talking about cannabis. It is legal now in nearly half the country. Meanwhile, there might be a few things to consider when using cannabis with T1D. Sami and Ginger aren't actually experienced cannabis users. (Could somebody please let Sami's mom know she only tried it once. We promise.) So we turn to a fellow T1D who is remarkably knowledgeable on all things cannabis: BJ Garceau! BJ has lived with T1D for over 30 years. Today, she uses cannabis to manage ADHD, chronic pain, insomnia, and depression. She also has degrees and training in mental health and drug addiction recovery. BJ has extensive knowledge of cannabis, different uses, things to be aware of, and different methods of safely ingesting cannabis. Find BJ on Instagram right here! About Type 1 Tea We're spilling the tea on T1D! Every episode is an unscripted (and hardy edited) conversation about life with type 1 diabetes — hosted by Ginger Vieira and Sami Parker. We'll hit topics like managing insulin during exercise, other medications, A1c tips, nutrition tricks, weight loss, and more.  Unscripted and barely edited: Type 1 Tea is a real discussion about real life with type 1 diabetes. Get more from Ginger and Sami here: ⁠Sami's Instagram ⁠ ⁠Ginger's Instagram ⁠ ⁠HoneyHealth:⁠ Sweat by Sami & Ginger's T1D D ⁠Ginger's Diabetes Books on Amazon⁠ ⁠Ginger's YouTube: DiabetesNerd⁠ ⁠Ginger's Diabetes Articles⁠ About Ginger & Sami Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 years old in 1999. Sami Parker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old in 2012. Find more Ginger at GingerVieira.com and YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd. Find more from Sami at Instagram.com/Type1Sami.

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Your Diabetes Insider Podcast! Today, we're joined by the remarkable Ginger Vieira, a powerhouse in the world of diabetes advocacy and fitness. Ginger shares her inspiring journey living with type 1 diabetes for 25 years, along with managing additional autoimmune conditions like celiac disease, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and POTS. In this conversation, Ginger dives into her experiences as a competitive powerlifter and fitness trainer, defying initial discouragement from healthcare providers. She reveals pivotal moments where she took control of her health, crafting a unique approach to exercise, nutrition, and insulin management. From debunking myths about diabetes and exercise to exploring diverse dietary strategies—from keto to low-fat, raw food experiments—Ginger emphasizes the importance of personalized health choices! Tune in as Ginger Vieira shares her wisdom and experiences that will resonate with anyone looking to thrive in the face of diabetes and beyond! RESOURCES: Download these FREE guides that will help you on your diabetes, nutrition, and exercise journey! https://www.yourdiabetesinsider.com/free-stuff Join our EXCLUSIVE Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/266766620895432 Watch my food breakdowns here → https://www.youtube.com/@yourdiabetesinsider   LET'S TALK! Instagram: @manoftzeel Tiktok: @manoftzeel   Want the best blood sugars you've ever had while enjoying great food? Peep this: https://www.yourdiabetesinsider.com/coaching

As if being a woman with type 1 diabetes isn't challenging enough, let's add birth control to the mix. In this episode, Sami and Ginger share their experience with nearly every type of birth control on the market. Sami talks about insulin resistance and weight gain. Ginger talks about fibromyalgia flare-ups, exhaustion, and difficulty breathing. Birth control is just too much fun. Unscripted and barely edited: Type 1 Tea is a real discussion about real life with type 1 diabetes. Get more from Ginger and Sami here: ⁠Sami's Instagram ⁠ ⁠Ginger's Instagram ⁠ ⁠HoneyHealth:⁠ SweatbySami & Ginger'sT1Ddiary ⁠Ginger's Diabetes Books on Amazon⁠ ⁠Ginger's YouTube: DiabetesNerd⁠ ⁠Ginger's Diabetes Articles⁠ About Type 1 Tea We're spilling the tea on T1D! Every episode is an unscripted (and hardy edited) conversation about life with type 1 diabetes — hosted by Ginger Vieira and Sami Parker. We'll hit topics like managing insulin during exercise, other medications, A1c tips, nutrition tricks, weight loss, and more.  About Ginger & Sami Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 years old in 1999. Sami Parker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old in 2012. Find more Ginger at GingerVieira.com and YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd. Find more from Sami at Instagram.com/Type1Sami.

Just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? Those early weeks are overwhelming and very confusing. In this episode, our special guest, Kelsey Conover, shares a few critical things she wishes someone had taught her in those first few months after her diagnosis. Find Kelsey on Instagram: @T1Disco Get more from Ginger and Sami here: ⁠Sami's Instagram ⁠ ⁠Ginger's Instagram ⁠ ⁠HoneyHealth:⁠ Sweat by Sami & Ginger's T1D D ⁠Ginger's Diabetes Books on Amazon⁠ ⁠Ginger's YouTube: DiabetesNerd⁠ ⁠Ginger's Diabetes Articles⁠ About Type 1 Tea We're spilling the tea on T1D! Every episode is an unscripted (and hardy edited) conversation about life with type 1 diabetes — hosted by Ginger Vieira and Sami Parker. We'll hit topics like managing insulin during exercise, other medications, A1c tips, nutrition tricks, weight loss, and more.  Unscripted and barely edited: Type 1 Tea is a real discussion about real life with type 1 diabetes. About Ginger & Sami Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 years old in 1999. Sami Parker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old in 2012. Find more Ginger at GingerVieira.com and YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd. Find more from Sami at Instagram.com/Type1Sami.

Type 1 diabetes can totally twist up your relationship with food. There's so much pressure to diet, to restrict, to obsess. And it starts the minute you're diagnosed! In this week's episode, Sami and Ginger discuss how T1D has affected their relationship with food, and how they manage that relationship today. Unscripted and barely edited: Type 1 Tea is a real discussion about real life with type 1 diabetes. Get more from Ginger and Sami here: Sami's Instagram  Ginger's Instagram  HoneyHealth: Sweat by Sami & Ginger's T1D D Ginger's Diabetes Books on Amazon Ginger's YouTube: DiabetesNerd Ginger's Diabetes Articles About Type 1 Tea We're spilling the tea on T1D! Every episode is an unscripted (and hardy edited) conversation about life with type 1 diabetes — hosted by Ginger Vieira and Sami Parker. We'll hit topics like managing insulin during exercise, other medications, A1c tips, nutrition tricks, weight loss, and more.  About Ginger & Sami Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 13 years old in 1999. Sami Parker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 12 years old in 2012. Find more Ginger at GingerVieira.com and YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd. Find more from Sami at Instagram.com/Type1Sami.

I spoke with Ginger Vieira, T1D author and YouTuber, about her experience with alert fatigue and how you can best manage your devices to help keep that from happening. Ginger talks about what triggered her initial problems regarding alerts, going off of a CGM and back to finger sticks, and how she now finds a balance to make diabetes tech work for her without the added stress.   Get Skin Grip patches (10% off w/ JUSTIN10) Thanks to our sponsor, Skin Grip. Code won't combine with other promos.   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Join Patreon for Exclusive Content | Join Diabetech Community Discord   Follow Ginger - Ginger's YouTube - Ginger's Books   Follow my other pages: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Send us Feedback & Join the Newsletter   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care. 

Today's guest Ginger Vieira, tells us everything we need to know about the 5 hormones affected by T1D, which impact weight loss, appetite, and insulin sensitivity. We discuss each of these hormones in detail and the positive lifestyle choices we can make to work WITH our bodies instead of against them. We also candidly discuss using Ozempic for weight management in type ones. This is the stuff no one is taught at diagnosis! Time Stamps:  (04:54) The “Sorority Terms” of cells(6:40) Amalin hormone(7:42) Glucagon hormone & the overproduction of glucose(09:30) Weight management, hunger cues, & hormones(12:00) The role of protein in your diet (12:25) Glucagon continued (12:45) Somatostatin hormone (14:28) The liver and low blood sugar(16:40) Pancreatic polypeptide hormone & insulin sensitivity (22:08) Stress & basal insulin (22:30) The misunderstanding of the “dawn phenomenon”(23:49) Ghrelin hormone (26:45) Why crash diets do not work with T1D(27:42) Why lifestyle is crucial with T1D and caffeine's effect (28:44) The impact of exercise + insulin sensitivity (31:13) Ozempic (35:38) The importance of working with a coach while taking GLP 1 medicationWhat to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop.Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE. Find Ginger @gingervieira.t1d and get her books HERE Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan. 

My guest on this episode is Ginger Vieira, and she just wrote a new book called Stop Overtreating During Low Blood Sugar with Diabetes. We talk about all things low blood sugar. Ginger gives us some great tips on what you can do to avoid overtreating your lows, even if you feel like you're out of control. You can find Ginger's new book HERE You can connect with Ginger on Youtube and on Instagram Are you ready to break free from the fear of low blood sugar and take back your life? Join the next cohort of the proven Conquer Your Fear of Low Blood Sugar program. Click HERE for more information and to join.

The inhalable insulin known as Afrezza begins affecting blood glucose remarkably faster than injected insulin, in just roughly 2 minutes. Ginger Vieira tells us her experience using Afrezza for three years, how she implements it into her treatment and how it works.   Ginger's Website | Ginger's Youtube   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.   Fill out T1D Exchange Registry    Follow for more: Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | Facebook   Watch Video Podcast on Youtube 

A lot of disinformation exists concerning how to safely exercise while living with diabetes, particularly Type 1 diabetes. Ginger Vieira, athlete and author of "Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes: How to exercise without scary lows or frustrating highs", joins The Huddle to discuss how to help people with diabetes feel empowered to exercise while managing their potential high and lows.Resources:  Learn more about Ginger and her work on her website: https://www.gingervieira.com/Access Ginger's book on exercise and Type 1 diabetes here: https://www.amazon.com/Exercise-Type-Diabetes-exercise-frustrating/dp/B0BYGNFQ47/

Join us as we speak with Ginger Vieira about her new book, Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes. She shares so many insights to how insulin works in the body and how exercise effects our blood sugar. We also talk about the use of CGMs in people without diabetes, and she shares a little insight into the use of Ozempic in people who have Type 1 Diabetes.   Ginger Vieira has lived with type 1 diabetes and celiac disease since 1999 and fibromyalgia since 2014. She is the author of several books, including Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes, Dealing with Diabetes Burnout, Emotional Eating with Diabetes, When I Go Low (for kids) and Ain't Gonna Hide My T1D! (for kids). After 15 years of creating content for many websites, including DiabetesMine, BeyondType1, Healthline, DiabetesStrong, and more, Ginger has joined T1D Exchange as the Associate Director of Communications. Her background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in professional writing and certifications in coaching, personal training, and Ashtanga yoga. She joins us again to share her new book with us, Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes: How to exercise without scary lows or frustrating highs   Join the Diapoint mailing list for exclusive insights, offers and diabetes wisdom.   The Diapoint Family Weekend taking place on 4-5 November 2023 in Dubai! Just imagine—a space where you and your child's diabetes journey is not just understood but it is celebrated! The weekend is packed with activities for children and parents; from team building to fun games and other activities. Registration is now open, and space is limited, so don't miss the opportunity to reserve your spot. You can find out more information at www.diapointshop.com or just drop me an email at info@diapointme.com Don't miss this chance to connect with others.   If you're enjoying this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! Your feedback helps us create content that serves you better. So, if you have a moment, please head over to Apple Podcasts—or wherever you listen to your podcasts—and give us a rating and review. Five-star ratings really help us reach more listeners.   Don't forget to hit that 'Subscribe' button so you never miss an episode. And, if any of our episodes or guests resonate with you, share them on social media or forward them to friends and family who would benefit from our community's collective wisdom.   Visit the D-Shop where we offer beautiful, practical diabetes supplies and lifestyle accessories.   The Ultimate T1D Game Plan: A game-changing home study program for parents of school-aged children with Type 1 Diabetes.   Diabetes resources.   Looking for health support? Set up a FREE Health Plan call today! Book a time to meet with Pam at this link.   Watch our podcast episodes and more on our YouTube Channel! @DiapointTV   Connect with Diapoint @diapointme: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest   Connect with Diapoint Arabia: Instagram | Facebook | DiapointArabia.com   Find episodes, show notes and guest info of all Dia-Logue episodes on the Diapoint website.   Would you like to sponsor our podcast? Get in touch: info@diapointme.com   Diapoint is the place for people touched by diabetes. For more information and full details of our work, visit diapointme.com . Subscribe to the podcast so you get notifications for all our episodes, and please share it on social media or with anyone you think could benefit from this free content. Thank you for listening!

Ginger Vieira is here! You may know her from her work with T1DExchange or her several books on diabetes including her newest book, Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes. On this episode, Ginger talks to Rob about: * Challenges of diabetes and exercise * Starting with a mindset shift * Diagnosing herself at a school health fair! * Weightlifting and as Nike says, “If you have a body, you're an athlete.” * Having insulin on board for exercise * Handling binges during lows * Being okay making imperfect decisions * Atomic Habits - you are what you consistently do * and so MUCH MORE! We want to hear from you. Send those questions, comments, queries, and general diabetes concerns to THE MAILBAG at mailbag@diabeticsdoingthings.com!

Ginger (Type 1) was last on the podcast in February and, at that time, we primarily discussed her usage of Metformin. When her February episode came out, she was using both Metformin and Ozempic (newly started) to control her dawn phenomenon and improve insulin sensitivity. She continues to use both drugs and has developed a good understanding of how they work in her body. I thought it would make sense to have her back on to get an update on how things are going for her as she now has 9 months of Ozempic under her belt. Even if you are not a Type 1, I think you find this episode to be extremely informative. We discuss in depth such topics as other similar drugs to Ozempic (Wegovy, Trulicity, Mounjaro), weight loss, hunger while on these drugs, and insulin needs over time, etc.In addition to discussing Ozempic, we talk about low blood sugars (how to avoid over treating them) and her new book on exercise and Type 1 Diabetes (see link below).Enjoy!*Prior podcast episodes with Ginger:https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/cc0458ae-8364-4e3e-a3a0-46c4506eacf1/stream.mp3https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/cc0458ae-8364-4e3e-a3a0-46c4506eacf1/stream.mp3*Check out her website for links to her books and the articles she has written.https://www.gingervieira.com*Find her on Twitter at @GingerVieira*Ginger's new book: Exercise with Type 1 Diabeteshttps://www.amazon.com/Exercise-Type-Diabetes-exercise-frustrating/dp/B0BYGNFQ47*Links to Ginger's articles on Beyond Type 1: https://beyondtype1.org/ginger-vieira-freelancer/*The articles referenced in the episode are as follows:https://t1dexchange.org/semaglutide-type-1-diabetes/https://beyondtype1.org/mounjaro-results-obesity-type-2-diabetes/https://beyondtype1.org/over-treating-low-blood-sugars/

Ever wondered about the potential benefits and risks of diabetes weight loss drugs? Today, we're unwrapping that question with an in-depth look at Ozempic. Joined by dietitian Kelly Schmidt and author and writer Ginger Vieira, two type one diabetics currently taking this medication, we candidly share personal experiences, triumphs and challenges of managing this chronic condition. Our conversation takes a deep dive into the transformative power of Ozempic and similar medications, and how they can be used to support those living with diabetes.Make no mistake - managing diabetes is a journey, one that is unique to each individual. But with the right tools, knowledge and support, it doesn't have to be a daunting one. So, join us as we navigate this journey, exploring the potential risks and benefits of these medications, and reaffirming the importance of a holistic approach to well-being.Important Resources and Articles on Ozempic:https://t1dexchange.org/t1d-hormones/https://t1dexchange.org/semaglutide-type-1-diabetes/https://beyondtype1.org/taking-metformin-type-1-diabetes/https://t1dexchange.org/glp-1-therapy-type-1-diabetes/Ginger Vieira's Resources:Ginger's Instagram PageGinger's Original Post That Made This All Happen!Ginger's Pervious EpisodeKelly Schmidt's Previous Episodes:Kelly's Instagram PageDebunking Diabetes Detox Myths - Episode #130Manipulating Your Blood Sugars During The Female Cycle - Episode #123The 5-Pillars to Healthy Blood Sugars - Episode #119Gut Health w/T1D Dietitian - Episode #117Food Sensitivities - Episode #72The Expert Dietitian Series - Part 3 - Episode #44The Expert Dietitian Series - Part 2 - Episode #40The Expert Dietitian Series - Part 1 - Episode #35Why Is Nutrition Important in Diabetes? - Episode #9Visit My Diabetes Coaching Resources:Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.comNewsletter"More Than A1C" - A 10-week 1on1 Coaching ProgramThe Free 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success  - Give AwayHave a question or comment, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have. You can find the show  on any platform you listen to your podcasts!Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review on any platform you listen to the podcast, so

In today's episode, I sit down with Ginger Vieira. Ginger has celiac, fibromyalgia, has published 7-8 books on diabetes, is a mother of two, and is a member of the t1d exchange team. I had Ginger has had what I like to call an extraordinary life living and advocating for diabetes. I had such a great time speaking with ginger, and I hope all of you enjoy listening to our conversation as much as I did chatting with her. Ginger Vieira's Diabetes Books/Articles:Instagram HandleExercising with Type 1 DiabetesDealing with Diabetes BurnoutEmotional Eating with DiabetesWhen I Go Low: A Diabetes Picture BookYour Diabetes Science ExperimentSquishy Monsters Love Their PetsBeyond Type 1 ArticlesVisit My Diabetes Coaching Resources:Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com"More Than A1C" - A 10-week 1on1 Coaching ProgramThe Free 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success  - Give AwayHave a question or comments, send me a DM or email and I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have. You can find the show  on any platform you listen to your podcasts!Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review on any platform you listen to the podcast, so you're notified when new episode drop. Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out @:Instagram: @thehealthydiabeticpodTwitter: @thehealthydpodTik Tok: @thehealthydiabeticpodFacebook: @Simplifying Life With DiabetesEmail: ken@simplifyingdiabetes.comPodcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your diabetes management.

Ginger Vieira is here to talk about her new book – she's written on everything from pregnancy with diabetes to exercise to her new series of children's books. But she's such a well-versed advocate, I had to ask her about her work at the T1D Exchange and all about her use of Afrezza. Why does she love it so much and what does she want you to know about using inhaled insulin? This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. More about Ginger: https://www.gingervieira.com/ Diabetes Doodles: https://diabetesdoodles.com/ Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Take Control with Afrezza  Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom  Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures Learn more about AG1 from Athletic Greens  Drive research that matters through the T1D Exchange The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Twitter Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com  Reach out with questions or comments: info@diabetes-connections.com    

It's In the News, a look at the top stories and headlines from the diabetes community happening now. Top stories this week: learning more about Lilly's plan to lower the price of some insulins, Abbott's Libre 2 and Libre 3 get FDA approval to work with automated insulin delivery systems like Control IQ and Omnipod 5, Medicare expands coverage of CGMs for people with type 2, an old blood pressure medication shows promising results in a T1D study, and more!   Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Take Control with Afrezza  Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom  Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures Learn more about AG1 from Athletic Greens  Drive research that matters through the T1D Exchange The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Twitter Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com  Reach out with questions or comments: info@diabetes-connections.com Episode transcription: Hello and welcome to Diabetes Connections In the News! I'm Stacey Simms and these are the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now XX In the news is brought to you by Athletic Greens XX Insulin prices https://www.statnews.com/2023/03/06/eli-lilly-insulin-medicaid-rebates/ Drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co. on Wednesday said it will cut prices of its most commonly prescribed insulins by 70% and cap monthly out-of-pocket costs at $35 at certain retail pharmacies for people who have private insurance.   Lilly will list its Lispro injection at $25 a vial effective May 1 and slash the price of its Humalog and Humlin injections by 70% starting in the fourth quarter.   The announcement comes amid growing federal pressure to lower the cost of insulin. The Inflation Reduction Act capped insulin prices for Medicare beneficiaries at $35 per month but did not protect people with private insurance or who don't have coverage from higher prices. Eli Lilly would've had to pay Medicaid about $150 for each vial of insulin used in the program if it hadn't dramatically cut the list prices for some of its older products this week. The company was about to run into a Medicaid penalty for raising the price of it's drugs faster than the rate of inflation. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/01/lilly-cuts-insulin-prices-70percent-cap-prices-at-35-per-month-for-private-insurance.html XX The FDA has cleared Abbott's Freestyle Libre 2 and Libre 3 continuous glucose monitors (CGM) for integration with automated insulin delivery (AID) systems. These devices have also been cleared for younger children, extended wear time, and for use during pregnancy.   The FDA on March 6 cleared Abbott's Freestyle Libre 2 and Freestyle Libre 3 CGM for use with automated insulin delivery (AID) systems.   AID systems connect a CGM, insulin pump, and smartphone to automatically adjust insulin dosing in real-time in response to changing glucose levels. These systems have been demonstrated to help many people with diabetes improve their time in range and reduce the time spent thinking about managing glucose each day.   With this new clearance from the FDA, Libre 2 and 3 CGMs and the connected smartphone app will soon integrate with insulin pumps to adjust insulin dosing.   Freestyle Libre 2 and Libre 3 CGMs were previously cleared for use by people with diabetes ages 4 and older. Freestyle Libre 3, cleared in the United States in May 2022, is compatible with both iOS and Android smartphones. Among several upgrades made from Libre 2, Libre 3 no longer requires users to manually scan their device with their smartphone to see glucose levels – data is sent to the mobile app automatically.   In the announcement, Abbott said the device has also been cleared for an extended wear time of 15 days, for use by children as young as age 2, and for use during pregnancy by women with type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes.   Current users of Libre CGMs should note that the devices available now cover people with diabetes ages 4 and older, can be worn for 14 days, and are not cleared for use during pregnancy. According to Abbott, the modified Libre 2 and 3 sensors will be available in the U.S. later this year. https://diatribe.org/fda-clears-freestyle-libre-2-and-3-use-automated-insulin-delivery XX Medicare will cover continuous glucose monitors for a broader group of patients, starting in April, according to an updated policy published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.   The policy change included broader language and also came earlier than expected, making it a “welcome surprise,” and could double the market for the devices, J.P. Morgan analyst Robbie Marcus wrote in a research note.   Dexcom and Abbott Laboratories had expected coverage to start in mid-year.   In an earlier draft of coverage guidelines, CMS had suggested covering the devices for people with diabetes who take daily insulin, or who have a history of problematic hypoglycemia. Now, the policy includes people with non-insulin treated diabetes and a history of recurrent level 2 or at least one level 3 hypoglycemic event.   “At first glance, it seems that the finalized CMS language is broader and no longer includes daily insulin language,” Marcus wrote.   The policy change could open up a bigger opportunity for broader coverage by commercial insurers over the next year or two, he added. Currently, just 25% of people with Type 2 diabetes who are intensive insulin users (taking multiple shots per day) use a CGM. Covering people who take basal (daily) insulin could double the U.S. market opportunity of about 2 million people with Type 1 diabetes and 2 million people with Type 2 diabetes who are intensive insulin users, a group currently covered by CMS, Marcus wrote. https://www.medtechdive.com/news/Medicare-CGM-coverage-Dexcom-abbott-ABT-DXCM/644019/ XX Bigfoot Biomedical receives FDA clearance for the Android mobile app for Bigfoot Unity. The mobile app allows users to input and review therapy recommendations from healthcare professionals. Users can also access a glanceable display of their current glucose range and receive real-time alerts.   Last month Bigfoot sold its closed-loop automated insulin delivery (AID) system technology to Insulet. CEO Jeffrey Brewer said he has confidence in the makers of the omnipod to utilize Bigfoot's “great asset” in its focus on simplicity and ease of use for pump users. He said the limited rollout generated “great data” to support Bigfoot Unity in the type 2 population. That includes ease of use, especially for people who might not be tech-savvy.   The big focus for Bigfoot Biomedical, Brewer explained, remains the pharmacy channel. He said the company is currently in discussions with Express Scripts, Optum and CVS to utilize their wide reach. Brewer said that getting an agreement with one or more of those companies will enable a more broad launch this year. By wrapping the insulin delivery around CGM, Bigfoot Biomedical believes it can address the type 2 market in a new way.   https://www.massdevice.com/bigfoot-biomedical-next-steps-diabetes-management/ XX Although the use of diabetes technology has increased across all racial and ethnic groups, inequities persist, according to research published in the Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism. In the United States, race and ethnicity have been associated with inequities in diabetes treatment and outcomes. Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic indi- viduals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have higher hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), higher rates of severe hypoglycemia and dia- betic ketoacidosis, and are more likely to visit emergency departments and hospitals than individuals with T1D who identify as non-Hispanic White.   Researchers used a version of Optum's deidentified Clinformatics Data Mart to select Medicare Advantage beneficiaries with T1D between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2020.   Investigators found that overall, use of an insulin pump, a CGM, both insulin pump and CGM, and either insulin pump or CGM increased during the 4-year study period When evaluating the data by racial and ethnic group, investigators found that the prevalence of each outcome did increase; however, “within each annual cohort and outcome, there were significant differences between racial/ethnic groups,” with gaps in prevalence between White individuals and individuals of other races and ethnicities remaining “generally increase[ing] or remaining stable” between 2017 and 2020.   When evaluating data from the 2020 cohort, there were significant differ- ences noted in the use of insulin pump and/or CGM technology based on demographic and socioeconomic factors.   According to the researchers, the “persistent inequities” in diabetes technology access found in the current study have implications “not only for patients and providers, but also for health care systems and policymakers” and require multiple policy changes to improve equitable access.     https://www.drugtopics.com/view/racial-ethnic-inequities-persist-in-diabetes-care XX The CLVer study tested whether improved blood glucose control using a hybrid closed loop insulin pump (also known as an automated insulin delivery or AID system) and/or verapamil preserves beta cell function one year after diagnosis.. The trial showed that verapamil, but not better blood glucose control, improved beta cell function over the year-long study.   In October, the FDA approved the drug Tzeild (teplizumab) for people with diabetes antibodies but who did not yet have type 1 diabetes. This therapy was the first approved medicine to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes by an average of 2 years.   The CLVer study offers further hope for researchers by showing that another medication can have additional impact in type 1 diabetes, and lays the groundwork for further study. By seeing preserved c-peptide levels in the study participants, the trial demonstrated that taking verapamil improved beta cell function.   Additionally, although AID users had greater time in range of 78% compared to non-users' 64%, which is a 3.4 hour/day difference, the trial found that AID did not provide a significant improvement in insulin secretion. This study was partially funded by JDRF   “Safe, effective therapies are urgently needed to delay disease progression in people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes,” said Dr. Sanjoy Dutta, chief scientific officer at JDRF. “This is the second trial showing that verapamil, a cheap and widely used blood pressure medication, can preserve beta cells in the new onset period. The CLVer trial moves us one step closer to our goal of having disease modifying therapies widely available for people with type 1 diabetes.” https://diatribe.org/impressive-results-show-verapamil-preserves-insulin-producing-cells-newly-diagnosed-type-1-diabetes XX Some advances in cell transplantation to treat type 1: Vertex gets FDA clearence for their application to study VX-264, a stem cell-derived, pancreatic islet cell therapy encapsulated into an immunoprotective device with the potential to treat type 1 diabetes (T1D). The VX-264 program does not require the use of immunosuppression, which may broaden the population of people with T1D that this investigational therapy could reach. This clearance means they can begin clinical trials. AND Sernova Corp. (TSX:SVA) (OTCQB:SEOVF) (FSE/XETRA:PSH), a clinical-stage company and leader in cell therapeutics, announced today that the first two patients in the second cohort of its active U.S. Phase 1/2 clinical trial for the treatment of type 1 diabetes (“T1D”) and hypoglycemia unawareness (the “T1D Study”) received their first islet transplant into the higher capacity 10-channel Cell Pouch™.   These patients will be monitored for safety and efficacy for three months after which a second dose of islets is anticipated to be transplanted in accordance with the protocol. Additionally, a third enrolled patient has now been implanted with the higher capacity Cell Pouch and awaits islet transplant in the coming weeks. While they are working towards not using immunosuppression, the patients in the current trial do still require immunosuppression to start after implantation of the Cell Pouch SystemTM   https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230308005894/en/Vertex-Announces-FDA-Clearance-of-Investigational-New-Drug-Application-for-VX-264-a-Novel-Encapsulated-Cell-Therapy-for-the-Treatment-of-Type-1-Diabetes https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sernova-announces-initial-islet-transplantation-120000700.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAH6NwHdjldrxbueuanlpUGXou6yHP2dKNpYXN31GEMLWCyhkJkgwlhn9ScIDMTX5GGtf5V242uN3EvZzFtTd56z0YZaQgOss37DT2dksdasEONxWa7OOdgnWvDlwUd0-s2RPyMTPi1sw8z08CK6DUMLIrrA6dmCDZeozlwos_CDB XX Two classes of drugs prescribed off-label for some patients with Type 1 diabetes can provide significant benefits but also come with health concerns, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, provide a rare view of real-world use of these medications, which are growing in popularity among patients with Type 1 diabetes as adjuvants to insulin. Type 1 diabetes is universally treated with insulin injections. However, explained Dr. Lingvay, because only a fifth of patients with Type 1 diabetes in the U.S. achieve the blood sugar control that the American Diabetes Association recommends, doctors are increasingly prescribing medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and/or sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) to help patients reach this goal. Furthermore, both classes of medications have been shown in patients with Type 2 diabetes to decrease the risk of cardiac and renal events and help promote weight loss, effects that also would greatly benefit patients with Type 1 diabetes. However, the risk-benefit ratio of these medications has not been fully vetted in this patient population.   In fact, both classes of drugs have been associated with increased risk of severe hypoglycemia and DKA when used in patients with Type 1 diabetes. Because both positive and negative effects of GLP-1RAs and SGLT2is were shown in strictly regulated clinical trials, their real-world effects have been unclear.   To examine their efficacy, Dr. Lingvay, along with colleagues Khary Edwards, M.D., a former Endocrinology fellow at UTSW, and Xilong Li, M.B.A., Senior Database Analyst at UTSW, searched medical records for Type 1 diabetes patients treated at UT Southwestern who used any GLP-1RAs and/or SGLT2is for at least 90 days before Oct. 31, 2021. Their search turned up 104 patients: 65 who had used GLP-1RAs exclusively, 28 who had used SGLT2is exclusively, and 11 who had used both either concurrently or sequentially.   After a year of use, patients on GLP-1RAs had significant reductions in weight, glycated hemoglobin A1C (a three-month average measure of blood sugar), and total daily dose of insulin. SGLT2i users had significant reductions in hemoglobin A1C and basal insulin, a baseline dose delivered outside of meals.   However, SGLT2i users were about three times more likely than GLP-1RA users to experience DKA. Just over a quarter of patients taking either class of drugs stopped due to side effects such as gastrointestinal problems.   The study authors say these results suggest both types of drugs can be beneficial to patients with Type 1 diabetes, but close monitoring is required. Specifically when using SGLT2is, extreme caution is advised in selecting patients with the lowest risk of DKA, performing detailed education about the risk of DKA, and ensuring careful monitoring to prevent its occurrence.   https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2023/february-type-1-diabetes.html XX XX   XX Athletic Greens XX COVID-19 patients who took the diabetes drug metformin for two weeks after a diagnosis were less likely to develop long COVID-19 symptoms, according to results from a clinical trial.   The trial enrolled about a thousand participants who were symptomatic with a COVID-19 infection for less than a week. Participants were randomly selected to receive a placebo or one of three drugs: metformin, ivermectin or fluvoxamine. About 6 percent of people who took metformin later developed long COVID-19, as determined by a medical diagnosis. In the placebo group, 10.6 percent of participants developed long COVID-19.   This meant that overall people who took metformin were 42 percent less likely to develop long COVID-19 compared to people who got the placebo.   The authors also note that the beneficial effect is potentially stronger for people who started taking metformin less than four days from symptom onset compared to people who started the medication four or more days after their first symptoms. The participants who received the two other drugs, ivermectin and fluvoxamine, did not see any benefits in terms of preventing long COVID-19. https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3889797-diabetes-drug-proves-beneficial-in-preventing-long-covid-in-clinical-trials/ XX Great article.. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/03/sports/baseball/garrett-mitchell-brewers.html XX On the podcast next week.. Ginger Vieira, author and diabetes advocate. Our last episode was with a family whose son was treated with Tzield to delay his T1D diagnosis. That's In the News for this week.. if you like it, please share it! Thanks for joining me! See you back here soon.  

Ginger is always on the cutting edge of diabetes management and I'm thrilled to have her back on the podcast! She's been T1D since 1999 and has been writing about diabetes related topics for 15 years. Ginger has authored or co-authored 5 books relating to diabetes and she's currently a writer for Beyond Type 1 and Beyond Type 2. She has a new book coming out in March about exercise and T1D - can't wait to read it!Today, Ginger and I are talking about using Metformin and/or Ozempic to improve insulin sensitivity in people with Type 1 diabetes. She wrote a very comprehensive article about her experiences with Metformin, published in September 2022 (linked below). At that point, she had five months worth of data under her belt. Recently, she began to enhance her diabetes management with weekly injections of.Ozempic (newly published article on this subject linked in show notes). We talk in depth about why Metformin is effective in improving insulin sensitivity and how it helps to compensate for other hormonal deficits in people with Type 1 diabetes. This episode is jam-packed with important information that you won't find anywhere else - don't miss it!Original July 13, 2022 episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fast-life-with-diabetes-intermittent-fasting/id1601043790?i=1000569738289https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/bbbb4e6f-eff9-4df4-bac4-723737afd00f/stream.mp3*Check out her website for links to her books and the articles she has written.https://www.gingervieira.com*Find her on Twitter at @GingerVieira*Links to Ginger's articles on Beyond Type 1: https://beyondtype1.org/ginger-vieira-freelancer/*The articles referenced in the episode are as follows:https://beyondtype1.org/taking-metformin-type-1-diabetes/https://t1dexchange.org/semaglutide-type-1-diabetes/

Pam welcomes Ginger Vieira, the author of of several books, to this episode of Dia-Logue: The Diapoint Podcast. Ginger and Pam discuss how to prepare for and manage diabetes burnout when it happens. They cover some of the wisdom from Ginger's book, Dealing with Diabetes Burnout. Ginger's other books include Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes, Your Diabetes Science Experiment, Emotional Eating with Diabetes, When I Go Low (for kids) and Ain't Gonna Hide My T1D! (for kids).  Ginger has been writing about diabetes for over 15 years for many well-known websites, including DiabetesMine, BeyondType1, Healthline, DiabetesStrong, and more. She has recently joined the T1D Exchange as the Associate Director of Communications. Her background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in professional writing and certifications in coaching, personal training, and Ashtanga yoga. Pam and Ginger talk about diabetes and exercise, food and nutrition, and Ginger shares her experience on diabetes and pregnancy. She gives us some advice on how to be unapologetically proud of your diabetes. We also get insight into her next book about diabetes and exercise.   Join the Diapoint mailing list for exclusive insights, offers and diabetes wisdom. Visit the D-Shop where we offer beautiful, practical diabetes supplies and lifestyle accessories. The Ultimate T1D Game Plan: A game-changing home study program for parents of school-aged children with Type 1 Diabetes. Check out our Diabetes resources. Looking for health support? Set up a FREE Health Plan call today! Book a time to meet with Pam at this link. Watch our podcast episodes and more on our YouTube Channel! @DiapointTV Connect with Diapoint @diapointme: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Connect with Diapoint Arabia: Instagram | Facebook | DiapointArabia.com Find episodes, show notes and guest info of all Dia-Logue episodes on the Diapoint website. Would you like to sponsor our podcast? Get in touch: info@diapointme.com Diapoint is the place for people touched by diabetes. For more information and full details of our work, visit diapointme.com . Subscribe to the podcast so you get notifications for all our episodes, and please share it on social media or with anyone you think could benefit from this free content. Thank you for listening!

My name is Ginger Vieira, and I am passionate about helping people with diabetes and other chronic illnesses live full lives! I live with type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, hypothyroidism, and fibromyalgia. These conditions have never stopped me from living a full, active, energetic, and busy life! Learning how to thrive despite the challenges of my chronic illnesses is something I strive to help others learn how to do, too. Today, I am the Associate Director of Communications at T1D Exchange. T1D Exchange works to improve care and quality of life for people with type 1 diabetes through research that identifies critical problems or challenges. Learn more about T1D Exchange's mission and how to participate from home in research here. Here's the links to all Gingers contact info. T1D Exchange Registry My website: GingerVieira.com My Instagram My published books include: Ain't Gonna Hide My T1D (for children) When I Go Low (for children) Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes Your Diabetes Science Experiment Emotional Eating with Diabetes Dealing with Diabetes Burnout I have created in-depth, real-life, well-researched content on topics including: diabetes burnout real-life HbA1c tips and goals your diabetes relationship with food balancing your blood sugar during exercise low-carb nutrition flexible-carb nutrition diabetes-related anxiety pregnancy with type 1 diabetes weight-loss with diabetes insulin and other diabetes medications diabetes news and research saving money on diabetes supplies insulin dosing strategies talking to teens about type 1 diabetes helping CDEs work with struggling patients goal-setting in diabetes management teaching non-diabetics how to support loved ones …and on and on and on! Visit this page for links to nearly every article I've written.   My background includes a B.S. in Professional Writing from Champlain College and certifications in cognitive coaching, Ashtanga Yoga, and personal training. Back in the day, I set 15 records in drug-free amateur powerlifting with record lifts of 190 lb. bench press, 265 lb. squat, and a 300 lb. deadlift. (You can find old competition videos on YouTube!) No more heavy lifting for me these days, but you will find me using most of my free-time jumping rope, lifting light weights, walking my dog with my handsome fella, sprinting up and down the sidewalk, and scootering with my kiddos in empty parking lots. Today, I am a mother of two little ladies, living in Vermont with my handsome fella and the world's most loyal pups, Petey and Wilma. Find links to my past freelance work here: DiabetesMine T1D Exchange BeyondType1 BeyondType2 Omnipod mySugr DiabetesStrong Healthline Diathrive InsulinNation Type2Nation OnTrackDiabetes HealthCentral EverydayHealth MindBodyGreen Visit my LinkedIn profile for more on my professional history.  

Today, we have one of the OG online diabetes content creators, Ginger Viera on the show! Ginger has lived with T1D since the age of 13 and also lives with celiac disease, fibromyalgia, and hypothyroidism. She began sharing her journey with type one diabetes in 2010 through YouTube, Twitter, and freelance writing. She's written about a range of topics over the years, including pregnancy, emotional eating, and diabetes burnout. She was also a former competitive powerlifter and is the author of six books for people living with diabetes. In this episode we discuss… Ginger's personal experiences with doctors and diabetes What she tells parents of newly diagnosed kids when they are stressed about their child's A1C or high numbersWhat a high and low blood sugar feels like for her How she sees the new books that she's created for kids making their way into bedrooms and classrooms across the country

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

I am so excited for you to hear this episode with Ginger! Ginger has a wealth of knowledge pertaining to all things diabetes. She's been T1D since 1999 and has been writing about diabetes related topics for 15 years. Ginger has authored or co-authored 5 books relating to diabetes and she's currently a full-time writer and Content Manager for Beyond Type 1 and Beyond Type 2. Ginger has been doing intermittent fasting for 8 years and has a learned quite a bit about how fasting affects her body. Also, Ginger has spent a lot of time figuring out how to exercise while maintaining stable BGs (spoiler alert: fasting plays a major part in this!)Ginger was a fascinating guest!*Check out her website for links to her books and the articles she has written.https://www.gingervieira.com*Find her on Twitter at @GingerVieira*Links to Ginger's articles on Beyond Type 1: https://beyondtype1.org/leadership/ginger-vieira/*The articles referenced in the episode are as follows:Intermittent Fasting with T1D: https://diabetesstrong.com/intermittent-fasting-type-1-diabetes/Afrezza: https://beyondtype1.org/inhaled-insulin-type-1-diabetes/

It's “In the News..” got a few minutes? Get caught up! Top stories this week: The US Senate may have a bipartisan plan to lower the price of insulin for the insured, nasal insulin is tested to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's in people with diabetes, two interesting studies about sleep and diabetes, and more! Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one free download and one free month of Audible, available to Diabetes Connections listeners! ----- Episode Transcription Below (or coming soon!) Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! *Click here to learn more about OMNIPOD* *Click here to learn more about AFREZZA* *Click here to learn more about DEXCOM* Hello and welcome to Diabetes Connections In the News! I'm Stacey Simms and these are the top diabetes stories and headlines of the past seven days. XX In the news is brought to you by T1D Exchange! T1D Exchange is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving outcomes for the entire T1D population. https://t1dexchange.org/stacey/ XX Two Senators have unveiled legislation aimed at lowering the cost of insulin, but not for the uninsured. This is a bipartisan bill that would lower patietn's cost to 35-dollars a month, for those with commercial insurance and on Medicare. It would eliminate the rebates drug companies pay to negotiators known as pharmacy benefit managers if the drug company kept the overall price of insulin below a certain level. Democrats are also in the midst of talks on a party-line package on President Biden's economic agenda that would likely include reductions in insulin costs as well as broader measures aimed at lowering drug prices, which could complicate any push for a stand-alone insulin measure. This change has enormous support among Americans, but can't seem to get any real traction in Washington despite who's in power. We'll see what happens.. https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3531954-bipartisan-pair-of-senators-unveils-bill-to-lower-insulin-costs/ XX Nasal insulin doesn't look like it works too well on diabetes, but a new study shows it may help to slow age related mental decline. This study found that after 12 months of once daily intranasal insulin, people with diabetes in the study performed better on cognitive tests than those diabetics in the placebo group. The non-diabetic group receiving the intranasal insulin also displayed improvements on decision making and verbal memory tests compared to non-diabetics in the placebo group. The biggest improvements in the non-diabetic group were seen in those subjects who started the trial in a prediabetic state. This suggests the treatment may be most effective at slowing cognitive decline in either diabetics or those with prediabetes. https://newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/insulin-nasal-spray-cognitive-decline-dementia-clinical-trial/ XX Go to sleep, and don't breathe too much. Researchers in the U.K. will test hypoxia to treat type 2 diabetes. Hypoxia is a state where the body does not receive sufficient amounts of oxygen. Multiple studies have shown that hypoxia improves blood sugar levels and aids in weight loss. Although scientists do not fully understand how this works, it is suggested that hypoxia burns more calories in the body, resulting in lower appetites in individuals. These researchers want to recruit volunteers so they can figure out why. Each volunteer will be provided with a sleeping tent in which they have to sleep – at home - for 10-day periods on two separate occasions. For one of they nights, they oxygen levels will be set to 15 percent. That sounds ridiculous, but, the air we breathe right now is only about 21% oxygen. 15-percent is pretty typical for find at high altitudes or inside an airplane. https://interestingengineering.com/lose-weight-while-asleep XX Another look at sleeping and type 2.. an exposure to light may increase the risk. Big sleep study at Northwestern University found that exposure to any amount of light during the sleep period was correlated with the higher prevalence of diabetes, obesity and hypertension in both older men and women. A study published earlier this year by the same team found for healthy adults in their 20s. Sleeping for only one night with a dim light, such as a TV set with the sound off, raised the blood sugar and heart rate. An elevated heart rate at night has been shown in prior studies to be a risk factor for future heart disease and early death, while higher blood sugar levels are a sign of insulin resistance, which can ultimately lead to type 2 diabetes. Instead of pulling people into a sleep lab, the new study used a real-world setting. Researchers gave 552 men and women between the ages of 63 and 84 an actigraph, a small device worn like a wristwatch that measures sleep cycles, average movement and light exposure. Fewer than half of the adults in the study got five hours of darkness at night. those who had higher amounts of light at night were also the most likely to have diabetes, obesity or hypertension." Strategies for reducing light levels at night include positioning your bed away from windows or using light-blocking window shades. Don't charge laptops and cellphones in your bedroom where melatonin-altering blue light can disrupt your sleep. If low levels of light persist, try a sleep mask to shelter your eyes. In that case, consider using nightlights positioned very low to the ground, and choose lights with an amber or red color. That spectrum of light has a longer wavelength, and is less intrusive and disruptive to our circadian rhythm, or body clock, than shorter wavelengths such as blue light. https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/22/health/light-exposure-sleep-study-wellness/index.html XX https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-06-reveals-key-diabetes-drug-nature.htmlXX XX Nice story out of Kansas City where Chiefs offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. publicly enrolled himself in a TrialNet study. His brother lives with type 1 and his father died of DKA without knowing he had diabetes. Brown said he hopes participating in the trial will help others while helping himself and his family. https://www.kshb.com/sports/chiefs-orlando-brown-jr-enrolls-in-trialnet-study-for-type-1-diabetes XX Right back to the news in a moment but first As I mentioned, The T1D Exchange Registry is an online research study, designed to harness the power of individuals with type 1 diabetes. It's a research study conducted online over time, designed to foster innovation and improve the lives of people with T1D. Personal information remains confidential and participation is fully voluntary. Once enrolled, participants will complete annual surveys and have the opportunity to sign up for other studies on specific topics related to T1D. By sharing opinions, experiences and data, patients can help advance meaningful T1D treatment, care and policy Sign up at T1DExchange.org slash Stacey (that's S-T-A-C-E-Y). XX Congrats to the great team of Ginger Vieira and Mike Lawson on their newest book. Ain't Gonna Hide My T1D. Sherry the Sheep loves to draw and play basketball, but she's worried about what her friends will think if they see her insulin & CGM. Ginger and Mike are long time advocates who both live with type 1. This is their 3rd children's book together and I think they do a great job of balancing fun and education. https://smile.amazon.com/Aint-Gonna-Hide-My-T1D/dp/B0B455DL45/ref=sr_1_4?qid=1655748198&refinements=p_27:GingerVieira&s=books&sr=1-4&text=GingerVieira XX And finally, The Human Trial premieres this weekend. This is a documentary all about stem cell transplantation as a functional cure for type 1. I first spoke to the people behind this film back in 2016 when they were well underway. The movie follows the first two patients in the Viacyte trials. You can host your own screening.. I'll link up more information – as I do with all of these stories - in the show notes. XX And.. The Human Trial will be subject of next week's long format show. My interview with Lisa Hepner is a follow up to the one six years ago when we first discussed this project. We go into the details of stem cell research, what changed and what she's seen behind the scenes. The current long-format episode out now is all about Skirt My Pump, an ingenious idea from a women who's lived with type 1 for 40 years and got fed up with figuring out where to put her pump. Listen wherever you get your podcasts That's In the News for this week.. if you like it, please share it! Thanks for joining me! See you back here soon.

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Ginger Vieira learned quickly that it turns out there is a whole lot you can still do even while dealing with diabetes when you approach yourself kindly rather than getting stuck in self pity. She is a passionate writer and editor with a mission to turn complex health information into easy-to-read content. Ginger herself navigates […]

Ginger Vieira learned quickly that it turns out there is a whole lot you can still do even while dealing with diabetes when you approach yourself kindly rather than getting stuck in self pity. She is a passionate writer and editor with a mission to turn complex health information into easy-to-read content. Ginger herself navigates […] The post Podcast 110: Avoiding the Self Pity Track | Ginger Vieira appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

Emotional eating can look different in people's lives. Some may overeat when they are sad, others when they are stressed. In this episode, learn how emotional eating with type 2 diabetes might manifest itself and gain a few tips to recognize if you are an emotional eater. Interested in more information? Let's chat about how I can help you! Schedule a FREE breakthrough call with me: https://schedule-robinwong.as.me/ Download my 3 Breakfasts to Lower Blood Sugar: https://page.nutritionwithrobinrdn.com/guide Follow me on Instagram and Facebook: Nutrition_with_Robin Sign up coming soon: Free virtual summit June 29, 30 and July 1: 2021 Women with T2D Summit Mentioned in this episode: Emotional Eating with Diabetes by Ginger Vieira

Describe what low blood sugar feels like. Describe it in detail. Describe it in a way that someone who has next had a low will understand. It's not easy, is it? Words are powerful. And when you find words to describe what you are experiencing with T1D, it grounds you. This is especially true for low blood sugars. You know low blood sugars don't feel good, but you almost always fall back on vague descriptions when you try to describe what they feel like. Icky. Tired. Slow. While accurate, these words do not capture the whole experience of being low. On this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast, I talk to Ginger Vieira and Mike Lawson. Ginger and Mike are the author and illustrator of When I Go Low, a book written for children with T1D to help them put words to what it's like to have low blood sugar. Ginger and Mike share what inspired them to write this book and how they hope it can make kids feel less alone in their lives with T1D. Here's where you can find more information about When I Go Low: Buy When I Go Low Video of Ginger Reading When I Go Low Diabetes Doodles Does T1D hold you back and keep you from doing what you want to do in your life? Does T1D make you feel stuck? YOU DON'T HAVE TO FEEL THIS WAY! Click HERE to enroll in Get Unstuck with T1D, my 6-week program that will help you become more free, flexible, and confident in your life with T1D.

How do you treat lows? We're not just talking about candy vs juice. Treating lows also means managing expectations, considering mental health and even addressing other people's reactions. The authors of the new children's book "When I Go Low" join us for a great discussion about what can be a frightening issue for kids and adults who use insulin. Mike Lawson and Ginger Vieira both live with type 1. They explain the thinking behind the book and talk about their own experiences with low blood sugar. Stacey shares her experience as a parent of a young child with type 1 who couldn't articulate when he felt low. In Tell me something good, I checked in with the folks from Children with Diabetes Friends for Life.  And I have some fun, professional news about Benny. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider.   Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one free download and one free month of Audible, available to Diabetes Connections listeners! ----- Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone      Click here for Android   Episode Transcription:   Stacey Simms  0:00 Diabetes Connections is brought to you by Dario health. Manage your blood glucose levels increase your possibilities by Gvoke Hypopen the first premixed auto injector for very low blood sugar and by Dexcom take control of your diabetes and live life to the fullest with Dexcom.   Announcer  0:22 This is Diabetes Connections with Stacey Simms.   Stacey Simms  0:28 This week I'm talking to the authors of the new book When I go low, Mike Lawson and Ginger Vieira have lived with type one each for a long time and they have their favorites when it comes to treating lows. Ginger Vieira  0:41 Gummy lifesavers, I really like because they don't freeze and they don't rot. So I put them in the car. Each gummy lifesaver has four grams of carbs, I think Skittles do freeze. It's very hard to chew frozen Skittle but they also have one gram of carb. You gotta keep stuff in your car.   Stacey Simms  0:56 your car frozen up north down here in the south. We worry more about stuff melting this time of year, Ginger and Mike and I go in depth on lows treating managing mental health around them. And how those of us without diabetes might better support our loved ones during and after lows In Tell me something good. You all wanted to report good news at medical checkups. So we'll talk about that vaccine rollouts. And I have some fun, professional news about Benny, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Welcome to another week of the show. I am always so glad to have you here. We aim to educate and inspire about diabetes with an emphasis on people who use insulin. My son Benny was diagnosed right before he turned two more than 14 years ago. My husband lives with type two diabetes, I don't have diabetes, I have a background in broadcasting. And that is how you get the podcast. I love talking about children's books. And not just because my kids are old now. And all the children's books are put away in a closet. But it's such a wonderful, wonderful tool when you're teaching not just about diabetes, but about so many things. And of course, when Benny was diagnosed, he was so young. You know, he was 23 months old. We were reading tons and tons of picture books anyway. And one of the first things I did was look around to try to find something and short there were some terrific diabetes books for kids back then our favorite was one called Jackie's got game. I don't know if that's in print anymore. But there just weren't a lot of books. And now Gosh, I feel like every other week a new picture book for little kids with type one is coming out. And that is fantastic. You know what we need more of? And Mike and Ginger, maybe you can get on this. I think we need more books for middle schoolers, older elementary school kids, even high school kids that aren't so much about type one, but have a protagonist with type one. And it's just there. There are a couple of books like that we've talked with the author KJ Howe wrote a book I'll link that up. Kurt Anderson has a book as well. I'll put those in the show notes. But they're for adults, and I wouldn't in good conscience have a middle schooler read some of the stuff that's going on in those stories. So I would love to see that. So get on that guys, right? Not like you have anything else to do. But this episode is gonna be about more than books. Ginger and Mike are longtime advocates and hearing them talk about low blood sugars was really eye opening to me, I learned an awful lot even after all of these years. I think adults with type one are going to really enjoy hearing them talk about their experiences. And parents, we cannot learn enough about listening to our children to adults with type one about what they need from us and want from us and how we can help support them. And even though Benny is more independent every single day, I still need to learn a lot about backing off helping and supporting and not smothering. So this was a really good discussion for that. Okay, we'll get to Ginger and Mike in just a moment. But first Diabetes Connections is brought to you by Gvoke Hypopen. And this is exactly what we're talking about today. Almost everyone who takes insulin has experienced a low blood sugar and that can be scary. A very low blood sugar is really scary. That's where Gvoke Hypopen comes in. Gvoke is the first auto injector to treat very low blood sugar. Gvoke Hypopen is pre mixed and ready to go with no visible needle. That means it's easy to use. How easy is it you pull off the red cap and push the yellow and onto beer skin and hold it for five seconds. That's it, find out more go to Diabetes, Connections comm and click on the Gvoke logo. Gvoke shouldn't be used in patients with pheochromocytoma or insulinoma visit gvoke glucagon dot com slash risk.   My guests this week are Ginger Vieira and Mike Lawson Ginger  has lived with type 1 diabetes and celiac since 1999. She was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2014. She is the author of five books. We have talked I heard before on the show about some of those books, especially pregnancy with type 1 diabetes. I will link up tons of information about Ginger and those other books so you can check them out. She has two little girls, they did a read along on YouTube. But with this book, I will link that up as well. You've probably seen Ginger jumping rope on Facebook or Instagram. She is very active. She's I mean, she's certified in coaching, personal training and yoga. Mike Lawson was Misdiagnosed with Type two when he was 20. It took more than a year for him to get the right diagnosis. He had previously worked with diabetes hands Foundation, that's where I first met him years ago, he now works for a theatre production company in San Francisco and with the insulin for all movement, and Mike is the author of another book called Open up your bag. We've talked him on the show about that as well. I'll link up all of his stuff. And I will also include diabetes doodles, which Mike talks about here, Ginger, and Mike, thank you so much for joining me this book is I was gonna say just adorable. But it's so much more than that. And I can't wait to talk about it. Thanks for being here.   Ginger Vieira  6:02 Thanks for having us.   Mike Lawson  6:03 Yeah, nice to see you.   Stacey Simms  6:05 A little bit later on. I want to talk more about the substance here. It's always so helpful to get insight into how things feel so I can help my son more. But let's start and Ginger, I’ll ask you, how did you all come up with the idea for this book?   Ginger Vieira  6:20 You know, it came together with a few things that just kind of were wonderful coincidences, Mike had just illustrated and wrote the book, open up your bag, which is on the shelf behind him in the video. And at the same time, on the other side of the country, I was reading children's books to my kids who don't have type one, thinking about the time when I've had lunch with a bunch of kindergarteners who had type one, and how incredible it is that at that age, they have to count carbs and take insulin and prick their fingers and have all these gadgets in their body. You know, I'm 35. And I can't stand wearing a CGM anymore. It's like, and to be that little and deal with the burdens that come with this. And then I know as a mother, right, like trying to get my three year old potty train or even when they are potty trained, being like, do you need to go to the bathroom? They're like, no. And then 10 minutes later, they're like rushing to the bathroom because they can't you know, and to listen to your body is a skill that you build and detecting the symptoms of a low is a skill and a degree of self awareness. That is a lot to ask of a little kid. Yeah, that's a long answer to question.   Stacey Simms  7:31 No, it's a great one. I do have follow up, though. You were having lunch with kindergarteners with type one?   Ginger Vieira  7:36 This is a long time ago. But it really stuck with me that I was invited to meet a bunch of the kids in the town where I grew up who have type one. And low blood sugars are terrifying. And so it's I'm even more aware of what I witnessed now that I have little children. I have a three and a six year old. And to imagine them having to do what I watched these five year olds doing. I was diagnosed with 13. Right and it sucks at any age. And like you came on and talk to us a while ago about open up your bag about that book   Stacey Simms  8:04 that ginger, which is great. I don't know if you were surprised. I was not because the you know, the the diabetes community of parents that need something like that is so responsive when there is something good. It seems like you're a little bit overwhelmed by the response that you got to that. Can you talk a little bit before we talk about this book about what's happened since   Mike Lawson  8:21 well, open up your bag did get some great kind of following from folks who pretty much the general sort of comment that I received was like, we just needed something there just wasn't enough, maybe there are a couple of their books, and they're all every kind of type one book that I've read is great. So I'm not here to kind of knock any of the other stuff that's out there. But there's just not enough, especially if you're kind of breeding it every night before bed, like it'd be nice to have a second title to read and open up your bag. And when I go low, both of them are just kind of their happy books with Ginger just said kind of sounds a little bit scary. Like kids can't recognize these symptoms and stuff like that kind of is a scary topic. But the book that Ginger wrote really does it in a very light hearted way. Let's kind of just talk about the symptoms. And let's talk about how we're going to kind of treat them and it's not scary, it's happy and jovial and it's fun and open up your bag as well as kind of like, let's just kind of collect our diabetes supplies and kind of make a little singsong about them. That's kind of been the general reception, and it's been great.   Stacey Simms  9:28 So let's back up and talk about your experiences you both live with type one. It's been a while it may surprise some people I doubt it because we have a really well educated and fabulous audience. But it may surprise some people to hear that they still have low blood sugars, like, still? And  I say that with humor, right? We're not judging. This is not something that goes away. Mike is showing his little supplies nearby. But I'm curious if there was as you were writing this book and ginger, let's start with you, as you were writing this, what about your own personal experiences that kind of been formed, what went into it?   Ginger Vieira  10:01 I mean, a big part of what so there's several characters in the book and everybody except mom, cat has type 1 diabetes, and they all are sharing different symptoms that they feel when they're low. And that really for me, I, you know, I know that when I'm low and I'm on a treadmill, one of the first symptoms I feel is that the front of my eyes going numb, versus when I'm in bed, and I'm waking up in the middle of the night, and I'm low. The first symptom I feel is that I wake up and I like, Why the heck am I awake at 3am? You know, and it's not till I sit up there, I'm like, whoa, I'm low. And so, you know, I figured that out when I was like, 22. So to ask for little children to like, be that self aware is, it's an idea that we're really trying to offer them because the same way that you can encourage a little girl to know that she's smart and beautiful, is through the messaging you send, right. So we're trying to help send the message that you do have the ability to feel your lows coming on and send them you know,   Stacey Simms  11:03 let's let's kind of deviate from the book and kind of go further into that, because I feel like, again, and I have had occasional low blood sugars. I mean, once a year, basically, and I've shared this on the podcast, just recently, I had a low while I was taping the podcast, I went down and measured my blood sugar was 46. So it was a real low, but I'm fine. And it happens so infrequently. But I got it. I mean, I'm fine. Ginger made a mom face. But you know, I have talked to my doctor about it, I have to eat well, and be smart, you know, but things are gonna happen. And I'm not always smart. And that's okay, that's being a human being. So I just have to be prepared. But it did give me some incredible insight into just how to me how scary it was to be low, and how disorienting. And the example I gave was, there were two things that happened. One was I really wanted juice, but my husband was hanging around and he was like, What do you want to drink? And I said milk, and I hate milk. And I drank a glass of milk. It was like, and he didn't question me and I sit him later, he said, My mouth said what my brain was not thinking it was very strange. And then for the next hour, I was so hungry. I was just really, really hungry. And Benny, of course was I told you know, you believe me. So to me, it wasn't frightening because it was well controlled. I was here it was not a big deal. But it was very eye opening. So I say all that to and Mike, let me start with you, would you mind just kind of sharing what it feels like for you. And I know it's not the same all the time. But what is a low blood sugar kind of like for you.   Mike Lawson  12:30 It's funny, you use the word disorienting. And that's what I would use as well. Especially recently, I've noticed a lot of my lows are kind of I'm My mouth is getting detached from my brain. And I'll be kind of, you know, a few minutes into a story about I don't know, some documentary I watched and like, why am I telling this story right now. Like, I'm just kind of rambling off details and like, my thoughts aren't necessarily connecting with kind of a point. So I kind of get rambley in gingers in the book pointed out mad. And it wasn't really until I read this picture book that I started kind of analyzing that. And I do get a little bit angry a little bit sassier. And my tongue gets a little bit sharper. So that's something that I'm noticing and trying to kind of communicate with the loved ones around me to sort of say like, Hey, this is a symptom and not necessarily to explain it away Why I can be a jerk. But to kind of like say like, Hey, if you're kind of noticing this, and you know, we haven't eaten in a while, or we just got back from a hike. Like, that could be why and let's figure out what I need to do after that. So I feel like angry and angry is a new one that I'm learning to sort of analyze, but disassociated and kind of dizzy and rambley. Am I low right now?   Stacey Simms  13:46 (laughs) or is that just being part of a podcast? A little rambling? Has it is, as you said, you're sort of recognizing that a little bit more now. But Has anything changed for you over the years of being diagnosed is significantly in terms of how you experience lows? Right back to Mike answering that question in just a moment. But first Diabetes Connections is brought to you by Dario health. And one of the things that makes diabetes management difficult for us that really annoys me and Benny isn't actually the big picture stuff. It's all the little tasks adding up. 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And I'll kind of just sit and wait until it's like an emergency. And that usually then leads to me eating anything I can get my hands on which then we you know, like, it's a cycle of kind of. So I've been trying to learn, like, if you feel that symptom, like let's take care of it right now. And that's made them a little less drastic and easier to recover from     Ginger Vieira  15:44 I mean, a couple things came to mind when you asked that. One is that I actually I think being a parent has made my lows feel more like an emergency, you know, because it's like, there's nothing less fun than being a playground and being 45, 45 blood sugar. like being in the middle of Costco with both my kids and then having a really bad low because of a miss time or miss guess, and insulin like that. It's just miserable. So I feel like I'm on much more alert for oncoming lows, because I hate having them as a parent. So I've also lately if I wake up a little bit low, like even 50, 55, I will let dawn phenomenon correct my low, because I usually need a unit of insulin as soon as I wake up to prevent me from rising 100 points. So if I wake up low, I've actually experimented with seeing if dawn phenomenon will fix it, and it does. And then I still end up needing a unit of insulin eventually to prevent a further rise. But it's been an interesting, obviously, I'm not like sweating and shaking with that kind of low. It's like a very steady just sitting, you know, at 55 or something.   Stacey Simms  17:06 Right? That's something you have to be a bit experienced to have a backup plan.   Ginger Vieira  17:10 And I'm not getting in the car, you know, it's like, right,   Stacey Simms  17:13 but we've done that over the years. Yeah, I mean, you know, once you're a while in I think most people, I don't want to say experiment on themselves. But that's kind of what it is. And we've done that, you know, we've kind of let it ride and I'm right here. But let's learn. What do you think you would like you know, spouse's parents, other people around the person with diabetes who get diabetes as much as we can. But what do you want us to know about low blood sugars?   Ginger Vieira  17:38 Even after it's come back up to a normal level you feel terrible for I mean, you mentioned feeling hungry for an hour, you feel terrible for a few hours. Other it's like a headache, or you're just exhausted or like, I'm just constantly wanting to eat everything in sight, even though your blood sugar's now 120.   Mike Lawson  17:56 I think that's a good one. I also would want to communicate kind of like the urgency that I feel, I don't act like myself for a few minutes, because I'm kind of focused on just one thing. And that's bringing this number up. And not that that excuses me, like I said before, to be a jerk to everyone around me. But it's sort of like, get out of the way for a minute. But don't talk to me about why I'm low. Like that can happen later. Like, right now I need to just fix this. And that's all I can really think about.   Stacey Simms  18:25 That's interesting, because I do think that many times I have said, while we're treating, like what happened. Let's analyze the situation and learn from this right?   Ginger Vieira  18:35 I'll tell you what happened. my pancreas screwed me over. And that's all we need to talk about on that subject ever again. Yeah.   Mike Lawson  18:44 It really is just one extra drop, you know, like, can send you over.   Ginger Vieira  18:48 It's so easy to go low. That's such a great point. Like I hate when doctors are like, Oh, you had a low blood sugar. Because Mike is heard me talk so much about apples. But I eat an apple once a day, pretty much almost every day. And they're all different sizes. And if you get honey crisp one day or Fuji the other day, they're different sweetnesses to the little book that you got in 1994 that said, All apples are 15 grams of carbs is lying to you. And it's so easy to take one unit more than you thought you needed for a meal.   Stacey Simms  19:20 We learned that very early on with bananas. Right? Because they're different sizes and ripeness.   Ginger Vieira  19:25 Yeah, that’s a whole other thing, right?  you cannot estimate that accurately.   Stacey Simms  19:30 I used to try to really figure out I read and I'm so sorry. I read this very early on. A parent said something somewhere that there is never not a reason. You know, you can always figure out what happened. And that's probably true. If you're like a molecular biologist or you know something you know you have   Ginger Vieira  19:48 you might be able to always figure out what caused it but that doesn't mean you can control or prevent it.   Stacey Simms  19:54 Exactly. And to my mind, it just seemed like a complete waste of time to spend the energy. The little Energy I had as a parent of toddlers to analyze how ripe was that banana. It was more like, okay, we know this could happen. So let's be prepared.   Ginger Vieira  20:09 Yeah. Take a picture of it. Wait till the next batch of bananas looks as Brown is the one you know, I'm   Stacey Simms  20:14 not even that good. I'm just like, I think it was this right now. Yeah.   Unknown Speaker  20:17 Yeah.   Stacey Simms  20:18 So what do you What's your go to for treating Lowe's. Mike, you showed us a bag of I think what was that jelly beans or something. But what's your go to   Mike Lawson 20:25 jellybeans are new for me. Ginger has helped me in so many ways, man, this is 100% kind of hearing her talk about lows. We've done you know a few different talks and stuff after this book. So I've been picking up a lot of tips from her. So I'm trying to sort of get something that's easy to dose. Because my low treats are not treats. It's not something that I should be kind of looking forward to or enjoying. It's something that I should sort of be able to easily count when I'm in that low brain moment. I also do like those pouches of applesauce a lot because those are, you know, 10 grams of carbs. And usually that's kind of just what I need. And then I kind of can sit on my hands for the rest of the time while my brain wants to eat anything else that can get its hands on. So apple juice and apple sauce packets. I don't get a big thing of juice and pour it out because I'm not good at counting when I'm low. something easy is important to me.   Ginger Vieira  21:16 Yeah, I would I echo that bottle of juice like the big bottle. No way. You can go up a whole bottle of juice if your blood sugar's 45. In a second. I personally tried to develop like some little rules for myself that I've put into books. That's what Mike is kind of talking about two I think and it's to prevent overtreating lows right and to treat a low in a way that helps it come up the fastest. So I like to use things like the jelly beans jelly if you get Jelly Belly brand. They're one gram of carb each so you know you can treat a mild low with like eight grams of carbs, gummy lifesavers, I really like because they don't freeze and they don't rot. So I keep them in the car. Each gummy lifesaver has four grams of carbs. I think Skittles do freeze. It's very hard to chew frozen Skittle, but they also have one gram of carbs. Because you're gonna keep stuff in your car.   Stacey Simms  22:10 And we're in the south, so we can't keep stuff that'll melt. We can't keep candy in the car. Yeah, it was funny. I was trying to think of frozen Skittles, what you were talking about that I realized that most?   Ginger Vieira  22:16 Yeah, yeah, that's keeping stuff in the car. And I walked my dog a lot. So I wouldn't be able to treat like not that I would have four loaves in the dog walk, but I want to be able to go a week and not worry about resupplying the low food. And so those little things that pet that like jelly beans, you can carry 100 jelly beans so easily in your pocket. Vinny has changed a lot over the years. He's always and still does use those 15 carb juice boxes. Because it's easy. It's a little bit overtreating, sometimes, but not by a lot. And it's not the drinking down the whole thing.   Stacey Simms  22:48 I don't care as long as he's treating, and he's comfortable that that's fine. But when he started driving, when he got his permit, we started talking about things to leave in the car. And we discussed it for about three seconds, because I had a bunch of suggestions that I didn't actually get to, because he said it's just gonna be tabs, just give me tabs. I was like you've hated glucose tabs, you've never He's like, it's perfect. They won't melt, they won't freeze. I can always get to them, like just buy me a big honkin thing and we'll stick it in the glove compartment. Yeah, and he's had to treat a couple times, and it's been perfect. So all of my great suggestions went to the curb. Well, you   Ginger Vieira  23:19 know, like, and there's such personal I had a really bad stomach virus, stomach bug when I was pregnant, and I regurgitated glucose tabs. Alright, so I've never touched one since then I really never will. And like, I joke that I would sooner die than have to eat a banana to treat a low because I hate bananas. I hate to write, but there's like certain things that you just don't work for you personally, you know, and you have to figure that out.   Stacey Simms  23:47 Yeah. And you know, circumstances change and walking the dog driving the car, that kind of stuff. When you decide to write a book like this. I mean, both of you have written other books. Ginger, I know you've actually talked about how rewarding it has been, you know, to share this kind of information. Where do you start when you're thinking about kids? I just looking at it, I noticed a couple of things. And I don't want to like say too much. But I will say all the kids are not kids. They're animals. Right? Is that a drawing Quirk? Is that a choice you made? Is it something you want the kids to be able to see themselves no matter what they look like? I'm curious like how you came up with that?   Mike Lawson  24:24 Yeah, I think I love children's books. I've always loved them. I'm kind of loved them for maybe a little too long. Even at a break into my later childhood. I was still checking out kids books and trying to redraw them. I was a big fan of if you give a mouse a cookie, and I would draw like fanfiction, where it kind of like extended the story. I just was really into it. And almost all of my favorites were the characters were animals. They weren't children. And so I kind of just thought that's how you do a kid's book. But if you do think about it, like you take a look at this book when I go low, and all of the characters are kind of relatable to you, because none of them are just a little boy or a little girl with blond hair, or, you know what I mean, they they're kind of everything. So you could kind of take a look at the group of birds and identify in that you could take a look at the pig and say, like, sometimes I'm a little piggy, you know, like, you've kind of relate to all of the characters at different times. So I like that a lot. And I think what's funny is when Ginger wrote this, she sent it to me, and we kind of had her initial conversations, and they were all animals when she wrote it. It wasn't like a conversation where I had to convince her that that was a good idea. She didn't. She knew it was   Ginger Vieira  25:37 they were all underwater animals, because I was at first illustrate it myself. And thank goodness, I found that Mike was ready for a project because he did 100,000 times better.   Stacey Simms  25:49 Are there things that we should be looking out for in the backgrounds are those streets that are familiar to either one of you, I don't want to give too much away. But I was curious.   Mike Lawson 26:00 Yeah, so the background photos are just kind of stuff that's around me here in Oakland and San Francisco, there's a few stock images as well. But you'll notice there's bushrod Park, which is just down the street from me mosswood Park is around the other corner. So they're kind of just like photos from out and about.   Ginger Vieira  26:19 So if you want to stalk Mike, then you've just been given like four tips on how to find him. So one thing that it's really not just a message about lows, we've really tried to incorporate a few messages for kids throughout the book where, obviously there's a lot of talking about lows, but there's also one that they're not the only one in town with type 1 diabetes. I've been at counselor at diabetes camp for in the winter, as a little weekend camp for teenagers for years. And you can just see like, the minute they walk in the room is like, oh, everybody here is just like me, taking a shot at lunch is no big deal anymore. And that that burden becomes so much lighter. So finding I've really any parent that's listening, like please send your kid out to diabetes camp, no matter how much they say, I absolutely do not want to go it will help them in more ways than like you can measure. And also several points in the book with between characters, they talk about how brave they have to be to deal with type one. And one thing that I hate to witness online is when a parent is talking about their child's type one with pity, you know, feeling bad for the kid because I think there's nothing more poisonous to confidence and courage and perseverance than pity. And instead of you know, you still want to acknowledge how hard it is. We're not you don't want to dismiss how hard it is. But instead of pity instill them with this sense of like, look what I deal with every day. I'm awesome. You know, this, like sense of confidence and impressiveness, you know, and so there's that message as well, like you are really brave for dealing with this every day.   Stacey Simms  27:58 All right, I hate this question as an author, but I'm going to ask you guys anyway, because it's always fun. So books been out since January? What kind of reaction Have you received? Has it been different from your other books? And now I can ask you both of this, you know, but I can ask you both this question. Mike, you're nodding, was it different from open up your bag?   Mike Lawson  28:15 Very similar, the receptions? Great, you know, seeing parents and children holding the book and talking about conversations that they've had thanks to the book is great. We've heard from a couple of parents that they appreciated the conversation that was created because it wasn't based around fear. It was sort of just a nice conversation about something that's very serious, but the conversation didn't have to be serious and scary. So that's great to see. Seeing people holding the book and kind of using it as a tool with their children has been very rewarding. Ginger, I'm sure it's a little different than some of your other books.   Ginger Vieira  28:52 Oh, Mike did we did get the question of like, how could a cat and mouse possibly exist as friends in the same universe?   Mike Lawson  29:02 Our harshest critic, and she was four.   Stacey Simms  29:05 excuse me. Yeah, that's awesome.   Ginger Vieira  29:09 We're trying to forge new communities, you know. I mean, I think with any book, it's, it's the same feeling of like, it doesn't matter if it's, I know, it's always rewarding because you get that, that this affected me in a positive way. And it made living with type 1 diabetes a little easier today or this week, or ever. It doesn't matter what it is. It's, it's worth it.   Stacey Simms  29:35 One of the unfortunate trends I've noticed really just in the last five to eight years, among parents is Listen, you always want to respect lows, right? You don't want to ignore them. You want to treat you want to learn about them. But there seems to be I don't know if it's a CGM thing or a social media thing. I see more and more parents who are afraid to let their children do things away from the house, sports, all that stuff because Cause of low blood sugar. Are you kind of hoping that even though this is a book aimed at the kids, that the parents might kind of understand a little bit more about a Ginger you're making, you're kind of making me nervous with your face there.   Ginger Vieira  30:11 I mean, I just technology’s… I feel like CGM has really changed how people, parent children with type one. And it's become much in some ways I've witnessed online. There's this like ultra-micromanagement of trying to get this flatline on the CGM and, like ultra-micromanaging their diet to the point that I think there's a whole new batch of kids that are going to be struggling with a, I never had anybody micromanage my diet as a 13 year old with type one. And I still had to like work through my relationship with food in my early 20s, because of diabetes. And so now you have like five year olds that are being put on ketogenic diets, and it's like, this isn't going to like succeed long term, I don't care how willing they look like they're into it right now. It's going to miss shape their relationship with food, and it's not necessary in order to thrive with type one. So yeah, I think cgms have, obviously they've provided this ultra safety, but it also provides like this ultra level of fear, I   Stacey Simms  31:14 think, I just feel like we need to find better ways to use the technology to thrive and let our kids you know, thrive with it.   Mike Lawson  31:21 The book is called when I go low, not if I go low, like we know you're gonna go low, it's if you're doing insulin it's gonna happen and kind of being afraid of them. And acting like that's a failure to go low is going to kind of set you up for some really heavy shame and kind of feelings that you don't necessarily need to have. I don't know, it's a complicated story. And I understand why you might fear lows, but personally, my fear of low blood sugar has actually led to my highest day one sees because then I'm under treating and or, you know, under injecting insulin and sort of like living high, which isn't good for me either. So you kind of have to figure out how to walk as close to the line as possible. And sometimes you're gonna dip below the line, and sometimes you're gonna be above the line. That's the game.   Ginger Vieira  32:08 And there's so much pressure these days to get an agency that's like in the low five than the high fours because of ketogenic diets. And now an agency of 6.1 is like, Oh, that's no good. And I see it in parenting communities. And I feel really bad for the kids were like, you can live an extremely long, very healthy complication, free life with an A1C in the sixes. This is not, you know, like, you don't need to put your kid through taking away joys of being a kid. Yeah, to get anyone see. That's   Stacey Simms  32:40 crazy. It's complicated. And I really hope that books like this help, because it's the parent who's reading it, the kid can learn a lot. But sometimes the parent I know, for me, it's always helpful when I learned from people who actually live with type one.   Ginger Vieira  32:54 I do think like, as someone who's a parent, and someone who has type one, but my kids don't have it. I do think that type one is a lot scarier through a parent's eyes than it is living with it. It sucks living with it, I would give it up in a heartbeat, right? But I think there's the fear is bigger when it's coming through the parents eyes and the room for worry and pity. And I don't want my kids to have to deal with type one, even though I know Look, my life is fine, great, right? Like I'm alive doing it. But I still dread like if they were to ever develop type one.   Stacey Simms  33:30 Right? And not to minimize it because I 100% agree with what you're saying. But it's parenting is like that with everything right? Your kid gets the flu or is throwing up and you're like, I wish it were me. I feel so bad for them. You know, it's a totally different perspective than going out in the world. Like, I   Ginger Vieira  33:43 hope you don't get in some weird accident. I mean, is it like just learning to walk? I was like, Can I put helmets on these kids are? pediatricians like that's not necessary. But there are sharp and I'm not really a worrywart like that but like suddenly you just Yeah.   Stacey Simms  34:00 Alright, before we let you go silly question. Are any of the names in the book named after people or anything that you want to share? They're just names we love. Yeah,   Ginger Vieira  34:09 we're working on a second one. Who's Mike?   Unknown Speaker  34:13 Like, how much should we reveal?   Mike Lawson  34:15 You do it?   Stacey Simms  34:18 Is it the same topic?   Mike Lawson  34:19 No,   Ginger Vieira  34:20 not the same topic. It's called Ain’t Gonna Hide My T1D. That's all we're gonna tell. All right.   Mike Lawson 34:26 We do have a website, which is diabetes, doodles, calm, free, downloadable supplemental worksheets, some word searches and coloring pages that go with along with the book. You can also find links to by when I go low and open up your bag, their   Stacey Simms  34:41 web series, have you heard from siblings? I meant to ask that have you heard from siblings that read this, like,   Ginger Vieira  34:45 you know, we've heard from actually parents who have type one, a dad ordered it to read to his kids so they would understand his type one better. And I read it with my kids. We have a read aloud on my YouTube and they know I have type 1 diabetes and they Now I believe mommy alone is low. So it's definitely I think grandma's could benefit from it. I think my aunt could benefit from reading it, you know, she thinks, Oh, we've had it so long. You take such good care of it. It's easy for you, you know, it's like, Nope, I still go low, just like the cat.   Stacey Simms  35:19 Well, thank you both so much for coming on and talking about this. I loved hearing the stories behind it and getting better perspective and keep us posted when the next one's coming out. That's exciting. Thank you.   Ginger Vieira  35:29 Thanks for having us.   Announcer  35:35 You're listening to Diabetes Connections with Stacey Simms.   Stacey Simms  35:41 More information about everything we talked about, just go to Diabetes connections.com, there's an episode transcription, you can go to the homepage and learn lots more, and order the book as well. And if you do, please leave them an Amazon review. I love the book, I left them a review, you can read it on the Amazon homepage. I just think that especially for younger children, a book like this is so helpful, because you can't expect I didn't say this during the interview. But I'll say if you're reading this book doesn't mean that your child is going to recognize lows. Right? I think that's one thing that I get asked a lot, especially when it comes to toddlers and children, frankly, under the age of seven, six or seven, how can my child can't recognize lows or when can I expect that to happen? And every kid is different. And your endocrinologist may have more information for you about this. But I think it's unrealistic to expect a three year old or even a five year old or sometimes a seven year old to really understand recognize and articulate that they're having a low blood sugar unless you have a child who is a preschooler and says, Mom, I think I'm having an ear infection, or I have a headache, perhaps I have a sinus infection. Kids don't think like that. They don't talk like that. They don't know what's going on. They don't even have the tools to articulate. My daughter is a great example. My daughter Lea doesn't have diabetes. And when she was little, she had a series of, she would get chronic ear infections for over a year and a half, we finally did ear tubes, and she had cleared everything up. But she used to get an ear infection and she would punch us she would just get angry. She wouldn't even say my ear hurts. Or she wouldn't point her ear and say my ear hurts. We just knew something was going on. This is between the ages of probably two and almost four, because she would be mad at us. And I think with lows with little kids, it could be the same thing. You can talk to them more about how to recognize it. And a tool like this could probably help speed up the process. But that's the only thing I would caution about and Mike and Ginger aren't making any claims like that. It's just a question that I get asked quite often. All right, tell me something good in just a moment. But first, Diabetes Connections is brought to you by Dexcom. So I was watching a movie with my husband the other night with my husband Slade and I got a Dexcom alert. Benny was upstairs in his room. And for some reason, it just took me back to the days when we basically had blood sugar checks on a timer. Do you remember this? Some of you people who have been around for a while, we would check doing a finger stick the same times every day at home and at school. And of course, whatever extra we needed to. It's amazing to think about how much our diabetes management has changed with Dexcom share and follow. I didn't stop the movie to get up and check him. I knew what was going on. I mean, I could decide whether to text him I could decide whether I needed to go up and help out using the share and follow ups have really helped us talk less about diabetes, which I never thought would happen with a teenager. Trust me He loves that part too. That's what's so great about the Dexcom system. I think for the caregiver or the spouse or the friend You know, you can help the person with diabetes manage in the way that works for their individual situation. Internet connectivity is required to access Dexcom follow separate follow up required Learn more at Dexcom comm slash compatibility. In tell me something good. This week, I popped into the friends for life Orlando Facebook group to gather some good news stories. And this is that big conference that goes on in July. They have not yet decided whether they will be virtual or in person come this July. But children with diabetes the group behind friends for life is putting on a virtual conference this coming weekend. It's their spring conference, I will link up more so you can find out register. It's always a terrific time. And I find these virtual conferences a really great way to just connect. I go and I listen to presentations. But more than that I kind of hang out in the hallways and talk to other parents and say hi to my friends. It's been wonderful. So ask them for some Tell me something good. And Laura Bilodeau who is the organizer, the Grand Poobah of all the friends for life stuff said Sam her son and Grace are planning to move back home house hunting in Detroit in the time of the pandemic. Oh my goodness, getting married in September. Life goes on. That is wonderful, Laura, such good news. I'm excited for you and your whole family. More wedding news, Erin shared I got a great report at the retina specialist No need to return for nine months. The next time I go I will be a Mrs. So that's fabulous. Both good news things right a wedding and a great eye report. I have a retina specialist appointment coming up. I don't have diabetes, but I've had some issues. And that is such a tough eye exam. And I know many of you, as you'll listen are saying, Stacey, get over yourself. We have to do that all the time. I know I do, too. But I hate it so much. I'm such a baby. So good on you, Erin. Thanks for sharing that inspiring us to be brave at our retina specialist appointments. Wendy says my first in person endocrinologist appointment was yesterday or a Wednesday was excellent. But I'm sharing this because Wendy also says she's been working nonstop scheduling appointments for COVID vaccines in New Jersey and Wendy, I assume that is for other people. And you've been helping out. And that is such fantastic work. It's unbelievable how complex this can be for people who are, you know, not used to using computers or using apps to schedule appointments. And I think we've been kind of lucky in North Carolina, that it's pretty simple here. Once your category opens. There's a lot more complex systems and other states that I've heard. So Wendy, thank you for doing that. Janice shared I have type two diabetes, but unrelated, I just had my 10 year check for thyroid cancer levels were undetectable. Always great to hear. Janice, thank you for sharing that. Lots of people also shared really great agencies and checkups. And I'm thrilled for all of you for that. And I hope you are just as happy in your lives with diabetes as you are with those numbers. You know how I feel I don't generally share numbers and tell me something good. But I really am happy for all of you. I know the hard work it takes to get there. Well, I know as well as a mom of a person with type one can know, right? I don't know the day in and day out work that you really are doing on an individual basis. So friends for life Orlando group, thank you for sharing all of your good news. I very much appreciate it. And I'll see many of you had the spring conference this weekend. I also want to share a little bit of good news about Benny: he has a job. I know Isn't he two years old still? Benny is now 16. He got his driver's license, and he has been really itching to get a job. He's got some projects he would like to spend some money on. And he just is an industrious kid. And you know, I think most 16-year-olds are ready to work. I certainly was when I was his age, and his dad was too. So we've been encouraging him. It's been very difficult, of course with COVID to find something safe. We've been mostly talking about like summertime jobs, but it happened pretty quickly and we got pretty lucky. He got a job at a local grocery store chain, just as North Carolina opened up to vaccines for grocery store workers. So the timing worked out really well. We were able to get him his vaccine. He just got the first Pfizer shot because he is 16 you can only get the Pfizer shot and he will start training and we are off to the races. So I'm really excited. I'm happy for him. I know that as soon as COVID is really over around here. I'm never gonna see that kid. I used to say as soon as he gets his driver's license, I'm never gonna see him again. Because he was busy before he could drive. I mean, obviously before the pandemic, but his junior year of high school is this fall and I think between sports that his job and social life Holy cow, it's gonna be busy around here who maybe he'll drop by for meals. If you ever tell me something good story. I would love to hear it. Please send them to me Stacey at Diabetes connections.com. Or you can always post in the Facebook group. I love to hear them.   Hey, before I let you go, Happy St. Patrick's Day. Now I know we're not Irish or even close to it. And I know St. Patrick's Day, this year is a different kind of celebration, like everything else because of COVID. But I bring it up because it's actually my first date-aversary Yes, I made that up with my husband Slade and I don't know if I've ever told the story before in the show. So I'll tell it now. Slade and I met at a TV station in upstate New York shout out to Utica, very small city in upstate New York between Syracuse and Albany. I was hired at WUTR. In December of 1993. I had been working here there and everywhere in radio in Westchester County, just grabbing some part time jobs where I could and then I got hired full time to do this TV job in Utica. And then a little bit more than six months later, I got a new job at WKTV, the other TV station in Utica, and my commute got five seconds shorter because it wasn't even across the street. These two two TV stations were on top of a big hill, and they were the only thing on top of the hill. So it was like parking lot building personal building. And I was hired away by WKTV to be their main anchor. And I could talk about that forever. It was such a fun time and really fun memories. But that's how I met Slade and we met pretty much in the summer of 1994. We were friends you know just like you’re friends with the people that you work with. But fast forward to March of 1995. Slade and I were in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Utica, because I don't know if this even happens anymore, but local TV stations will often be in the parades right the anchors will be in the truck and waving and that's it That was me like a dummy and Slade was driving and I was like hello People who I do I wait, what do you do? I mean, you feel like an idiot, you're not a celebrity. You're a local news anchor. So the whole time we were joking about it, you know, not insulting the people, they didn't come to see us, they came to see the other things in the parade, but just laughing at the ridiculousness of the situation. And we had a lot of fun. And that was in the morning. And in Utica, as in many cities, the St. Patrick's Day festivities tend to go throughout the day. So we kept running into each other at the bars and the parties and this that the other thing, and then a group of people said, Let's meet up for dinner. So I went home, you know, took a nap, took a much needed shower, went out to dinner. And as it had happened during the day, the group was kind of getting smaller and smaller and smaller. And then the dinner group said, Let's go to Turning Stone casino, which is a gambling establishment about 30 minutes away from you to go. So a bunch of us went and that group was smaller than the dinner group, but it was still pretty sizable and Slade & I had a blast. I love to play cards. That's another story. And I really enjoy casinos. And it's probably a good thing that when we moved to North Carolina 20 years ago, the only casino was like two and a half hours away in the mountains and is nothing special. I think they've improved it. But we've decided not to go maybe until we retire. Because we went to Turning Stone a lot. But I'm getting ahead of myself. So by the time that evening started to wind down there were three of us left me Slade and another guy who bless his heart, I think was kind of oblivious of the whole situation. And finally, Slade said to me, do you want me to give you a ride home? And I was like, yeah, I'm done. And we went out to breakfast, at one in the morning, and then he dropped me off at my apartment. And when he dropped me off, he asked me out on a real date. That date by the way was I think was a week or two later and we saw BB King in Syracuse and we went to the dinosaur BBQ for dinner beforehand. That was a great date. But my first real date with Slade, as I counted is St. Patrick's Day. So long story their long way of saying, gosh, we've been together a long time. I feel pretty lucky about that. Happy St. Patrick's Day, everybody.   All right, next week we're going to be talking about provention. Oh, this really is exciting. If you stick around till now I'm glad because provention. This is the company behind Teplizamub. Does that sound familiar? That's the drug that TrialNet and other studies have shown can prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes for up to three years. So far, I say up to but it's a three year study so far. So in this we're gonna go in depth who had worked for what it's all about. It's in front of the FDA right now. So this is a really interesting and exciting prevention treatment, not in mice, but then people will talk about that next week. In the meantime, of course, we'll have a classic episode in just a couple of days of please stick around for that. Thanks, as always to my editor John Bukenas from audio editing solutions. Thank you so much for listening. I'm Stacey Simms. I'll see you back here in a couple of days until then, be kind to yourself.   Benny  47:52 Diabetes Connections is a production of Stacey Simms Media. All rights reserved. All wrongs avenged

Thriving Despite Diabetes #SANE with Ginger Vieira & Jonathan Bailor

Is diabetes impacting your relationship and/or your sex-life? You're not alone. Diabetes can make us feel self conscious and can also be the cause of arguments and tension in relationships with the people who love us the most. Physical changes caused by diabetes can also impact how much pleasure we get from sex. Ginger Vieira, editorial director of DiabetesDaily.com, lays it all out in this informative webinar. You'll learn the most common reasons women and men with diabetes can have trouble getting aroused and having an orgasm. Ginger also tackles the emotional issues that can creep in and leave us feeling less-than-desirable. Learn how to feel empowered in and out of the bedroom with this 30-minute presentation.   

For episode 12 I had the pleasure of interviewing Ginger Vieira, a passionate, wise, and well-experienced type 1 diabetic trying to help others to manage with the condition. We discussed nutrition, training, and t1d management and how context is a large factor in seeking the best management strategy for each individual. Plenty to be taken from this episode!

Happy Mother's Day! This week, Stacey looks at motherhood &diabetes from two inspiring perspectives. Karla Reed is the motherof NASCAR driver Ryan Reed, diagnosed with type 1 when he was 17years old. Karla talks about what she's learned in the five yearssince - a time when Ryan moved across the country to start hisNASCAR career, became a spokesperson for the American DiabetesAssociation and got his first big Xfinity win. Ginger Vieira is amom with type 1 diabetes; her little girl Lucy is 18 months old.Ginger shares her experience of a carefully planned and managedpregnancy. She's now teaming up with her diabetes educator, friend,and fellow T1D mom, Jennifer Smith, to help other women with type 1who want to start a family. Stacey also shares a little bit abouthow a decision her mother made nine years ago, influenced the wayshe and her husband care for and think about her son's T1D.

I spoke with Ginger Vieira to find how the editor of DiabetesDaily.com handled her pregnancy. Our conversation revealed what she learned during the nine months, how she coped and what lessons remain after her daughter Lucy was born. You can show your support for the Juicebox Podcast by checking out this episodes sponsor - The OmniPod insulin delivery system is the worlds only tubeless insulin pump and you can try a free demo today. Ginger's books are available at Amazon.com and so is my book that you heard Ginger refer to during the episode. Show Notes You can show your support for the Juicebox Podcast by checking out this episodes sponsor - The OmniPod insulin delivery system is the worlds only tubeless insulin pump and you can try a free demo today. Diabetes Daily Ginger's books on Amazon. The Juicebox Podcast will soon be available on Google Play! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes today! Check out my type 1 diabetes parenting blog Arden's Day Listen to the Juicebox Podcast online Read my award winning memoir: Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal: Confessions of a Stay-At-Home Dad Follow Scott on Social Media On Twitter @ArdensDay @JuiceboxPodcast On Facebook Arden's Day - Juicebox Podcast On Instagram @ArdensDay @JuiceboxPodcast Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan.

"Emotional Eating with Diabetes" is an easy-to-read guide to overcoming the many challenges around food that can develop in a life with a disease that revolves around what we eat. This required focus on food can lead to using food in a self-destructive manner to cope with the tremendous emotional and mental burden that comes with managing diabetes. This book will help you build a relationship with food that leaves you feeling proud of your choices, never deprived, and with the knowledge that you are giving your body and your life with diabetes the compassion that you need and deserve. Learn more about the author, Ginger Vieira, at Living in Progress Wellness & Diabetes Coaching:   Other books by Ginger Vieira:

Dealing with Diabetes Burnout: How to Recharge and Get Back on Track When You Feel Frustrated and Overwhelmed Living with Diabetes (Ginger Vieira) is an inspiring and empowering guide to managing the daily work and pressure of diabetes management - counting carbohydrates at every meal, constantly adjusting medication doses, taking daily injections, pricking fingers multiple times a day, and struggling with the unavoidable challenges of fancy, yet imperfect, technology - that can lead to burnout. Vieira provides the tools and encouragement needed to help readers get back on track and make diabetes management a rewarding priority. Chapters directly address burnout in relation to: food, exercise, insulin dosing, blood sugar checking, fear of low blood sugar, being a caregiver/spouse of a person with diabetes, communicating more effectively with your doctor, taking a healthy "vacation" from diabetes, and creating realistic expectations and goals.

Mr. Divabetic hosts the new hilarious culinary podcast, Serve, Taste or Trash! Game. A delicious combination of crazy food challenges and fresh perspectives on the latest food trends. Tonight Mr. Divabetic discusses easy ways to go from ‘Farm To Fabulous’ with co-founders, Debra Moser and Mitchell Berliner of Central Farm Markets and one of the market’s featured vendors. Our Serve, Taste or Trash! Game challenge features jerusalem artichokes, kale and oranges. One lucky contestant must decide which choice they'd serve, which choice they'd taste and which one they'd trash. But will they regret their decision after hearing our guest culinary wizard’s mouthwatering recipes for each choice? Can low-sodium foods rate high in taste? Stay tuned. Special guests include Wellness and Diabetes Coach, Ginger Vieira, the author of "Your Diabetes Science Experiment" and "Emotional Eating with Diabetes," Co-founders of Central Farm Markets, Debra Moser and MeatCrafters owner, Mitchell Berliner, Chef Robert Lewis aka ‘The Happy Diabetic', the ‘Queen of the Green’ Miss Aida Romaine and Laura from Chattanooga, TN who is living with diabetes. This program aims to encourage kids of all ages to become more open-minded eaters. Get inspired to eat more fruits and vegetables. Check out Mr. Divabetic’s Serve, Taste or Trash! videos on Mr. Divabetic YouTube channel and join Divabetic’s Facebook page. GLAM MORE FEAR LESS.

Mr. Divabetic hosts the new hilarious culinary podcast, Serve, Taste or Trash!  A delicious half hour of crazy food challenges, fresh perspectives and news on the latest 'sweet and sour' food trends. Tonight Mr. Divabetic discusses whether or not Gluten-Free Foods are just a fading trend? Ten years ago, no one talked about gluten in bread being a big deal. But now gluten-free foods are all the buzz. Tune in to hear both sides of this topic and more. Plus, the Serve, Taste or Trash! game challenge features mushrooms, jicama and apricots. One lucky contestant must decide which choice they'd serve, which choice they'd taste and which one they'd trash. But will they regret their decision after hearing our guest culinary wizard’s mouthwatering recipes for each choice? Stay tuned. Special guests include Wellness and Diabetes Coach, Ginger Vieira, the author of "Your Diabetes Science Experiment" and "Emotional Eating with Diabetes," Co-founder of Earth Cafe Living Foods, Inc., Craig Ahrens  and Chef Robert Lewis ‘The Happy Diabetic', the Queen of the Salad Bar, Aida Romaine and Carole from Phiadelphia, PA who living with type 2 diabetes. The program aims to encourage kids of all ages to become more open-minded eaters. Get inspired to eat more fruits and vegetables. Check out Mr. Divabetic’s Serve, Taste or Trash! videos on Mr. Divabetic YouTube channel and join Divabetic’s Facebook page.  GLAM MORE FEAR LESS.

Slimmed down superstar diva, Chaka Khan is inspiring Diabetes Roundtable for National Diabetes Awareness Month!  Join Mr. Divabetic hosts for this thirty minute whirlwind of wellness with superstar guests including Chaka Khan's former bandmember and producer, Ivan Hampden, Jr.,  Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, Pam Butler MS, CDE, Constance Brown-Riggs MSEd, RD, CDE, CDN, Holly Clegg who is the author of six cookbooks including 'Kitchen 101'Mama Rose Marie and real-life diva, Ginger Vieira, who is the author of 'Your Diabetes Science Experiment' and record-setting competitive powerlifter living with type 1 diabetes. Tune in to free monthly Diva TalkRadio diabetes podcasts hosted by by the happiest healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic to hear how real life ‘divas’ handle blood sugar high’s and low’s in tricky famous movie-inspired settings and situations. Special guests include ‘The Charlie’s Angels of Outreach’ and featuring in popular show segments, Dining Out With A Dietitian, Diagnosis to DIVA and Mother Your Diabetes. Enjoy over 100 Diva TalkRadio podcasts available for free on i-tunes (search ‘Divabetic’) and at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1.

American Diabetes Month continues with Episode 57 of Just Talking. This week I have some familiar voices in Dayle and Manny Hernandez from TuDiabetes as well as new-comer Ginger Vieira for a lively discussion about a wealth of topics. Manny has been heavily invested in World Diabetes Day, the Big Blue Test and producing a truly inspirational video. Ginger is busy adjusting to life after moving from Vermont, the sweet science of power lifting, and the difficulty of finding a place to live when you have an 80-lb dog. There's a lot to get to in this episode. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:08:26 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

Ginger Vieira is 24 years old and has lived with Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease for 11+ years. She holds 14 powerlifting records in drug-tested, national federations, and is the 2-time winner of the Vermont State Bench Press competition with a record lift of 190 lbs. At just over 5 feet tall, Ginger has squatted 265 lbs and deadlifted over 300 lbs. Today, Ginger is a Cognitive Health & Chronic Illness Coaching Specialist. She works with people who are facing challenges within their health, body and mind. She's currently working on a book that will help people understand the mysterious highs and unexpected lows in their blood sugars, and how to adjust their insulin dosing to prevent those unwanted fluctuations. Her book is planned to be available by January 2011.