Episodes
#51 The Omnipod 5 Clinical Research Trial
Today I had the pleasure of talking to Skiy Berglund whose daughter, Vera, has been participating in the Omnipod 5 (OP5) Clinical Reasearch Trial (CRT) for the past year! If you're anything like me, you've been waiting patien...
#50 Dexcom 101 and How to Read the Dots, not the Arrows
We love our Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor! However, before we got on it, we had A TON of questions and were pretty nervous about how the whole thing worked. Today, I discuss all things Dexcom including terminology, cal...
#49 Holiday Gift Ideas for your Kid with T1D
The holidays are literally right around the corner! This episode highlights some good gift and stocking stuffer ideas for you child living with type 1 diabetes. I certainly don't advocate getting them ONLY gifts surrounding t...
#48 Stimuli Responsive Glucagon and T1D Research with Dr. Matthew Web…
Episode 48 of The Sugar Mama's Podcast features Dr. Matthew Webber, an associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Notre Dame. He is currently in charge of a team that is studying, among ...
#47 Type 1 Diabetes THE MUSICAL
I am, and have always been, one of those people who goes around singing songs that match whatever circumstance I find myself in. Sometimes the lyrics are already perfect for the situation at hand and sometimes I change them a...
#46 Children with Diabetes and Friends for Life with Marissa and Leigh
This week on Episode 46 I had the pleasure of chatting with Marissa Town and Leigh Fickling, two women who have been involved professionally and/or personally with the non-profit organization, Children with Diabetes (or CWD f...
#45 Fostering to Adopt Type 1 Diabetes with Sarah Vaughan
In episode 45, Sarah Vaughan tells her beautiful and heartwarming story of fostering to adopt a daughter with type 1 diabetes AND her little sister. This one is just sweet good for the soul. Enjoy! Isaiah 117 House Informatio...
#44 Glowcose, the awesome T1D Gadget with Kevin
Does your type 1 diabetes management need a glow up? Well, let me introduce you to Glowcose, quite possibly the coolest type 1 diabetes gadget on the market. In today's episode I get to talk with Kevin Terry, one of …
#43 Our relationship with and Mindset Towards Food with Amanda, T1D N…
Amanda Ciprich is a registered dietician and the founder of T1D Nutritionist where she helps type 1 diabetics and their families learn how to manage blood sugars well while nurturing a healthy relationship towards food as wel...
#42 Mr. Brooks: Child Actor with Type 1
Episode 42 features Hannegan, mom to Mr. Brooks Roseberry the child actor who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 3 years ago. THIS FAMILY OF FIVE IS SO FUN! The parents and their three boys are ALL heavily involved in …
#41 Teddy Talks with Vanessa Messenger
Today I got to chat with super mom, Vanessa Messenger! Vanessa was diagnosed with T1D as a young adult at the age of 24. She is a hard working mother of TWO pandemic babies, one currently 15 months old and …
Episode #40 Making Diabetes Work for You with Tori
In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Tori, a soon-to-be mother of three whose first child, Jax, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes right before his first birthday. We get to hear Jax's diagnosis story and you'l...
#39 Swimming and Sherlock the Diabetic Alert Dog with Adrienne (part …
I'm back with Adrienne this week! Since both Adrienne and I have a pool in our backyard and are dealing with swimming and our T1Ds all the time, we're going to shoot the breeze a bit today to discuss what's …
#38 Low carb, homeschooling, DIY Loop and more with Adrienne!
In this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Adrienne, mother of a sweet, 7 year old girl named London who was diagnosed with T1D at just 16 months old. Yowza! Adrienne talks to us about living the low …
#37 Pinpricks with Singer/Songwriter Jordan Micheal Peterson
Bust out the tissues, parents of type 1 diabetics, because this song, Pinpricks, by Jordan Micheal Peterson will have you crying into your insulin. Jordan is a singer/songwriter and a T1D. Not only that, but his brother and s...
#36 The Glycemic Index with Andi Balog
The Glycemic Index (GI). What is it? Why do we need to know about it in the world of Type 1 Diabetes Management? In short, the Glycemic Index is a scale from 1 to 100 that tells you how fast …
#35 Type 1 Perks: The Disney DAS Pass and Legoland HERO Pass
Did you know there are actually perks to being a Type 1 Diabetic?! That's right! And today's episode is all about one of the most awesome ones, passes at major theme parks that allow you skip the long lines! Say …
#34 Mindset Matters with Raquel from Type One Together
Do you feel that mindset matters when it comes to managing Type 1 Diabetes? I know I do! Joining me today is Raquel Baron, owner of Type One Together , a company that provides products and resources for Type 1 …
#33 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 10: The Top 5
Are you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode …
#32 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 9: Sick Day Management
Are you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode …
#31 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 8: Factors that Affect Insulin Sensit…
Description Are you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is …
#30 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 7: MDI vs Pumping
Are you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode …
#29 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 6: Carb Counting
Are you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode …
#28 NEWLY DIAGNOSED Part 5: Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia
Are you a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic? Are you the mom or caregiver of a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic child? Are you starting over with your T1D management? Then you are in the right place! This is episode …