Colleen Mitchell

This is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 Diabetes

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Type 1 Diabetes is challenging, frustrating, and life-changing. Each Tuesday, join Colleen Mitchell and Jessie Tuggey, life-long diabetics, as they talk about real life with Type 1, discussing the impact it makes on their lives without defining them. If you have type 1, know someone with type 1, or just want to learn more about this incurable condition, this podcast is for you.

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Colleen Mitchell

Episodes

Ep. 6: Insulin 24.09.2019 28:50

In this episode, we talk about what insulin is, how it works, and why it's so important. We also talk about insulin resistance and summarize the symptoms of type 1 diabetes, which we forgot to do in a previous episode. The gist? Insulin is a hormone that is one of the few things humans cannot survive without. Without insulin, we're dead. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode6 Podca...

Ep. 5: The Differences Between Types 1 & 2 17.09.2019 23:21

In this episode, Colleen & Jessie discuss the differences between type 1 diabetes and type 2. Because type 2 is more common, many people have misconceptions about type 1 diabetes that we wanted to clear up. Also... listen in to the hack of the week: restarting Dexcom G6 sensors (when paired with a Tandem t:Slim X2 pump)! Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode5 Podcast page: http://thisis...

Ep. 4: Sibling Perspectives with Karen Walker 10.09.2019 15:33

This week we're talking with Colleen's sister, Karen, about her experience growing up with a type 1 sibling. She shares memories from when Colleen was diagnosed at age 2 and offers some advice for the parents of newly diagnosed children who have non-diabetic siblings. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode4 Podcast page: http://thisistype1.com Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! &nbsp...

Ep. 3: What is Type 1 Diabetes? 24.08.2019 28:53

What exactly is type 1 diabetes? Colleen and Jessie discuss what type 1 is, the roles of insulin and glucose, why it's so serious, some risk factors for developing type 1, and common questions they get as type 1 diabetics. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode3 Podcast page: http://thisistype1.com Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcas...

Ep. 2: Our Diabetes Stories 20.08.2019 33:37

In this episode we discuss our diabetes stories—when we were diagnosed, what it was like growing up with it, and how many insulin pumps we've been through. With 30+ years of experience between the two of us, we have stories for days! Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode2 Podcast page: http://thisistype1.com Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on A...

Ep. 1: Welcome to This is Type 1! 18.08.2019 11:50

Listen to our introductory episode, where we introduce ourselves, give a brief overview of our experiences with type 1 diabetes, and talk about why we started this podcast. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode1 Podcast page: http://thisistype1.com Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Insta...