Sweet Expectations

In this episode, I interview Callie Young, a mother of three and currently 20 weeks pregnant with her fourth (!) child, who has lived with Type 1 Diabetes since childhood. Callie shares her experiences navigating pregnancy with diabetes, discussing the evolution of her approach over the years, the challenges of insulin resistance, and the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare. Callie has had t...

This week, Dr. Sarit Polsky discusses the complexities of managing diabetes during pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of preconception planning, the role of technology in diabetes management, and the emotional aspects of navigating unexpected pregnancies. We cover essential topics such as A1C management, the impact of menstrual cycles on diabetes, and the benefits of continuous glucose monitori...

This week's guest is Kirsten Duncan, who has lived with T1D for 15 years. She works as a pediatric nurse and diabetes educator. Kirsten experienced high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia part way through her pregnancy, which led to a 72 day NICU stay for her son. We also talk about how she navigated her relationships with healthcare providers while also being a healthcare provider. And Kirsten...

This week's guest is Katherine LoPorto, who has lived with T1D for 30 years and is also the daughter of a T1D Dad. Katherine shares her journey from being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age to her decision to start a family. She talks about the importance of finding a supportive healthcare team and the challenges she faced with insulin resistance during pregnancy. Katherine also dis...

This is a can't-miss episode! Dr. Diana Isaacs, Co-Director of Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy at the Cleveland Clinic, comes on the show to discuss the various nuances of using automated insulin pumps in pregnancy. She highlights the challenges of using closed loop insulin pumps in pregnancy, as they were designed for use outside of pregnancy and have higher targets. We discuss the CAM APS s...

In this episode, Jacquean Kosh, a licensed therapist and type 2 diabetes advocate, shares her journey of managing type 2 diabetes during pregnancy. She was diagnosed at the age of 26 and has two children. She discusses her experience with diabetes management, including going on insulin to finally get her blood sugars where they needed to be for pregnancy, and the challenges of controlling blood su...

In this episode, I talk with Maggie Youngblood, who is in the final weeks of her 3rd pregnancy with type 1 diabetes. She shares her journey and experiences with her 3 pregnancies, including diabetes management and labor & delivery (including 3 inductions), tandem breastfeeding, and maintaining good blood sugars between pregnancies. We also talk about the impact of mental health on managing dia...

Although we are most familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes as being the dominant pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy, there is also MODY, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY), a rare form of diabetes caused by a gene mutation. In this episode, we chat with Kylie Kulwicki, who shares her experience living with MODY and how she managed her type of diabetes during pregnancy. MODY is caused b...

Ginger Vieira, author of 'Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes', mom of 2 and 25-year veteran of T1D, shares her experience and advice on managing diabetes during pregnancy. She emphasizes the importance of being intentional with insulin doses and being mindful about overtreating low blood sugars. She encourages women to focus on what they can control and not strive for perfection. Ginger is the...

In this episode of Sweet Expectations, I interview Jenny Smith, a registered dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and a mom with type 1 diabetes. We discuss the importance of preconception planning, including optimizing glucose management by becoming more skilled in using the tools and strategies available. We discuss the benefits of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and...

In this episode, I chat with Anna Sabino, CDCES and 35-year veteran with T1D, who shares her experience of managing type 1 diabetes during pregnancy. She discusses the challenges she faced after the loss of her first pregnancy at 20 weeks. Anna emphasizes the importance of assembling a supportive healthcare team and advocating for oneself throughout the pregnancy journey. She also highlights the n...

Summary In this episode, Allison Nimlos shares her personal experience with diabetic pregnancy and offers advice and support for others going through the same journey. She discusses the importance of getting support from partners and other individuals who have gone through or are going through a diabetic pregnancy. Allison also emphasizes the need to start thinking like a pregnant person before ac...