Episodes
#27 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 4: Understanding DKA
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 …
#26 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 3: All About Insulin
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 …
#25 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 2: The Honeymoon Phase
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 …
#24 NEWLY DIAGNOSED SERIES Part 1: Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes
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 …
#23 TrialNet and T1Detect: Screening for Type 1 and Clinical Trials
Do you or your child have Type 1 Diabetes? Are you wondering if other members of your family, adults or children, may be at risk for developing T1D? Is there a way to screen for that? If they are at …
#22 Creator of Rufus the Bear with Diabetes, Carol Cramer
I was SO excited to do this recording! In this episode I get to chat with Carol Cramer, the creator of Rufus the bear with diabetes! Carol tells us all about how Rufus came to be and how he has …
#21 Mirabalm Natural Adhesive Remover with Sarah
Mirabalm is the FIRST 100% all-natural adhesive remover. In this episode, Sarah, the creator of Mirabalm, is going to tell us all about it. She shares the inspiration behind it, how they developed the product and what ingred...
#20 A Chat with Megan, an Awesome Teacher and the Mom of a Newly Diag…
In this episode I get to chat with Megan Husted, possibly the world's sweetest and most caring teacher as well as the mom of a newly diagnosed T1D daughter, Campbell. Megan shares Campbell's diagnosis story with us and really...
#19 Hope, Adventure and Family Planning with T1D Sugar Mommas
In this episode I get to talk to Brooke Gibson who is the founder of T1D Sugar Mommas, a group that supports women living with Type 1 Diabetes who are navigating through the stages of family planning, pregnancy and early …
#18 Identifying Trends in your CGM Data and Blood Glucose readings wi…
Ariel Warren is a registered dietician, a CDCES, the owner of her own private practice where she helps people get control of there diabetes, a speaker, the author of the book Type 1 Diabetes for the Newly Diagnosed, a wife …
#17 The InPen and a Plant Based diet with Mattie
In this episode, Katie chats with Mattie who has been living with T1D for the past 20 years. Mattie tells us all about the Medtronic InPen that she uses. The In Pen is a smart insulin pen with Bluetooth technology …
#16 Part 1: The 411 on the 504 Plan for Type 1 Diabetics with Janelle…
In this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Janelle Haas, volunteer 504 plan advocate who frequently fields 504 questions from JDRF and families needing help establishing a 504 plan. What is a 504 plan?? Great quest...
#15 T1D Athletics: a chat with Tonya on sports, teens, pumps, and one…
In this episode I get to chat with Tonya from T1D Athletics, a clothing line for Type 1 athletes, their coaches, family members, friends and fans. Tonya's son Caden is now 14 and has been living with T1D for the …
#14 Making Shots Hurt Less with the Medtronic i-Port, a lovely chat w…
Ouch! Shots are painful! Especially for little kids, most of whom are scared of shots to begin with. In this episode I get to speak with Rebecca who is mom to a 6 year-old girl named Ava. Ava wears a …
#13 Switching from MDI to Pumping *PLUS* An Interview with my Daughte…
The first half of this episode is a sweet interview with my daughter, Sarah. She tells us a little about life with Type 1 Diabetes and what it has been like to switch over to an insulin pump from multiple …
#12 My T1D is a Blessing: a chat with Addie and Stacey
This is such a sweet, cozy episode! Grab a cup of coffee or tea and curl up on the couch as I chat with Stacey and her very well-spoken and precious 10 year old daughter, Addie. We discuss life as …
#11 All about JDRF with Brooks and Andrea: Research, Fundraising, Adv…
If you've ever wanted to learn more about the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), then this episode is for you! Katie, your host, speaks with Brooks Biagini, JDRF Market Director for Northern Florida, and Andrea Car...
#10 Part 2 of 2: Type 1 and Toddlers
This is Part 2 of 2 in our mini series on Type 1 diabetes and Toddlers. I'm chatting again with Brandy Roy about the nitty gritty of daily what life is like with a T1D baby or toddler. Brandy is …
#9 Part 1 of 2: Type 1 and Toddlers
This is PART 1 in a 2 part mini series on Type 1 Diabetes and Toddlers! Toddlers, man... they're challenging enough without diabetes!! Right?! In this episode I get to chat with Brady Roy, author of Little Shots for Little …
#8 Flying with your T1D: Katie speaks with TSA
Planning to get on an airplane any time soon with your T1D? In this episode, Katie speaks with two employees from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Ms. Lorie Dankers, a spokesman for TSA, and Ms. Kylen Hjort, ...
#7 Let's Talk About Anxiety
In this episode, Katie talks with Gina Perkins about recognizing and navigating anxiety in both children and adults. Gina is mom to an 11 year old girl named DJ who was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Both Gina and …
#6 The Best Text Ever and giving your Teen T1D Independence
In the episode Katie speaks to Jo-D who shares the sweetest and most thoughtful text that her T1D daughter, Kelsey, recently sent to her. Kelsey was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 10 years ago today, 02/09/2021 (Happy Diavers...
#5 Dogs 4 Diabetics: Andrea tells the story of her son and his servic…
In this episode, Katie talks to Andrea, the mom of a now, 23 year old son with Type 1 Diabetes. Andrea tells us all about her son's experience with having a diabetic service dog throughout the middle and high school …
#4 Expert tips for dealing with Insurance Companies
In this episode, Katie speaks with Jennifer who has been a medical coder and biller for the past 16 years. Jennifer offers up awesome tips and tricks for when you have to deal with insurance and fight to get your …