Hey T1D Podcast

Fil Guipico, National Director of Community Impact and Strategic Alliances at Beyond Type 1, shares how the nonprofit, co-founded by Nick Jonas, spreads awareness about diabetes and provides the tools and resources people need to discover, understand, and better manage this chronic condition. With initiatives that now include Beyond Type 2, Fil discusses the organization’s mission, groundbreaking...

Dan and Lisa Katzi of FRIO discuss the critical role temperature plays in insulin storage. They address common misconceptions, the risks of using insulin stored incorrectly, and how temperature extremes affect potency. The conversation covers best practices for safe storage while traveling, in extreme weather, and during emergencies like power outages. Dan and Lisa also share the story behind FRIO...

What if there was a way to treat Type 1 Diabetes at its core, potentially restoring insulin production? Marylyn Rigby, Chief Communications Officer at Sernova, joins us to discuss the company's revolutionary approach to a "functional cure" for Type 1 Diabetes. We dive into the details of their Cell Pouch System, a cutting-edge technology that uses stem cells to restore insulin production and impro...

Mark Halonen, the co-founder of Enabled Diabetes, shares how his innovative app helps people prioritize their diabetes management by gamifying the process, making it more engaging and interactive. With features that encourage users to challenge themselves and others, Enabled Diabetes provides a fresh approach to staying motivated and improving your health.

Learn how you can be an advocate and make an impact in the fight for affordable insulin and diabetes support. Join Alice Dorn, the JDRF Advocacy Team Chair for Georgia, as she provides actionable steps to engage in insulin and diabetes advocacy.

This episode is all about food, food, and more food! Registered Dietician and Diabetic Educator Kim Rose joins us to discuss easy eating and meal preparation tips.  From eating out and what to do beforehand to easy meal prep ideas, Kim gives simple tips that can drastically help with Type 2 Diabetes.

Interview with the Chief Science & Medical Officer of the American Diabetes Association Dr. Robert Gabbay where we chat about the state of Diabetes, how to prevent Pre-Diabetes from turning into Diabetes, and where to take a Diabetes risk assessment.

Civica Rx, a non-profit pharmaceutical company, is changing the insulin marketplace with its announcement to manufacture insulin at a steep reduction in price. The state of California has partnered with Civica RX and has announced, "CalRx insulins manufactured by Civica are expected to have a manufacturer-suggested retail price of no more than $30 per 10 mL vial and no more than $55 for a box...

Type 2 Diabetes: Can you still eat the foods you love? What about eating out, is there any way to not completely ruin your diet? For people with pre-diabetes, how can you get your blood sugar back in range? We chat about all of these topics today with our special guest, registered dietitian Kristina Cooke.

Julia Flaherty is the author of the "Rosie Becomes a Warrior" series of books designed to empower children with Type 1 Diabetes to help them live their happiest lives.  These books are for children and the parents of a child with Type 1 Diabetes and are a great conversation starter between the two.  Julia and our host, Reneé, chat about living with Type 1 Diabetes as adults.

Diabetes can be overwhelming mentally. Dr. Mark Heyman is a Diabetes Psychologist and the CEO of the Center for Diabetes and Mental Health in San Diego California who also has Type 1 Diabetes. He is the author of "Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It." 

Ginger Viera, Associate Director at T1D Exchange and author and educator, shares her new book, "Exercise With Type 1 Diabetes: How to Exercise Without Scary Lows or Frustrating Highs." She also shares why some people with Type 1 Diabetes are good candidates for Ozempic, her experience with the inhaled insulin Afrezza, and the need for emergency glucagon. 

Dr. Ahn, an endocrinologist in California, discusses new Diabetes technology and the latest with Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs).  Topics include: "Soaking" a CGM, why you get different readings with CGM's and glucose meters, updates on the Dexcom G7, and updates on the Freestyle Libre.

Interview with Eric Williamson: A Fire Captain and a person living with Type 1 Diabetes. Eric discusses diabetes emergencies,  the best medical alerts, how he manages his Type 1 Diabetes, and more! *This is not medical advice and is a discussion with a Fire Captain.