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. 81: Gestational Diabetes, with Julia Toothacre 02.03.2021 1:13:55

Julia Toothacre joins us to talk about gestational diabetes, and how it changed her life not just during pregnancy, but ever since. Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episode Go straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resources Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts F...

Ep. 80: How Puberty Affects T1D Control 23.02.2021 30:03

Puberty affects T1D whether we like it or not, but it doesn't have to be a huge problem. Find out what to expect and how other people have dealt with it. Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episode Go straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resources Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave...

Ep. 79: How Partners Handle T1D, with Tim Mitchell 16.02.2021 28:31

Ever wonder how partners/spouses handle their respective person's type 1 diabetes? This week, Jessie and I talk with my husband Tim about his experience with handling my T1D and the effect it's had on his life as my partner. Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episode Go straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and r...

Ep. 78: Bogus Cures & Claims Across History 09.02.2021 22:17

Cinnamon, okra water, bitter gourd... What do these things have in common? They're all bogus cures for type 1 diabetes. Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episode Go straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resources Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow...

Ep. 77: The Diabetes App, with CEO Sean and CMO Taylor 02.02.2021 38:58

**DISCLAIMER** This episode was recorded and released 8-12 months before the accusations against TDA by @missdiabetes on Instagram. This is Type 1 no longer associates with TDA nor encourages our listeners to join that community. Sean Zaboroski and Taylor Beatty, CEO and CMO of DMP, the Diabetes App, talk about the new community app. Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the epis...

Ep. 76: Habit Change Strategies & Life Improvement 26.01.2021 28:03

Don't get caught up with your bad diabetes habits. Learn the strategies of habit change and how they apply when you have T1D. Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episode Go straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resources Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Fo...

Ep. 75: Rebellious Diabetes, with Danya Alkhatib 19.01.2021 38:32

Danya Alkhatib shares the rebellious side of diabetes and what happens when hospitals treat PWD like numbers instead of humans. Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episode Go straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resources Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follo...

Ep. 74: The Discovery of Insulin, 99 Years Later 12.01.2021 16:55

Learn about the discovery of insulin, 99 years later. In 1922, insulin was first used to treat diabetes, to enormous success. Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episode Go straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resources Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow...

Ep. 73: Sibling Perspectives Part 2, with Charlie Tuggey 05.01.2021 39:32

What is it like for Jessie's brother to experience her diabetes? Listen as Charlie Tuggey shares his sibling perspectives with us. Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episode Go straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resources Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcas...

Ep. 72: Reviewing our 2020 Diabetes Goals & Setting New Ones 29.12.2020 21:27

How did your 2020 diabetes goals go? What are you planning to accomplish in 2021? Make a plan, because if you don't, you're planning to fail. Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episode Go straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resources Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review...

Ep. 71: CGM Manufacturers 22.12.2020 52:56

In this episode we cover the main CGM manufacturers: overview, pros, cons, features, benefits, and what's coming next for each. Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episode Go straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resources Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts...

Ep. 70: Day-to-Day Mental Health, with Annette Mulligan 15.12.2020 59:40

Behavioral wellness coach Annette Mulligan discusses mental health with diabetes. She's committed to guiding living beyond diagnoses. Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episode Go straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resources Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Pod...

Ep. 69: Insulin Pump Manufacturers 08.12.2020 44:27

In this episode we cover the three big insulin pump manufacturers: overview, pros, cons, features, benefits, and what's coming next for each. Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episode Go straight to our podcast page to find all the episode show notes & relevant T1D links and resources Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on A...

Ep. 68: Artificial Sweeteners 01.12.2020 30:52

Jessie & I share our experiences with artificial sweeteners. Learn about the different types of artificial sweeteners, sugar substitutes, and even some naturally occurring low-calorie sweeteners, and how they affect people with T1D. As with most things in diabetes, your mileage may vary and I always encourage you to do your own research and experimentation with the things that could affect you...

Ep. 67: High-Intensity Sports with Seth Helbling 24.11.2020 34:40

Wondering how to handle high-intensity sports when you have T1D? Guest Seth Helbling walks us through his prep process and other tips. This episode is sponsored by NuGo Slim in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month. For 20% off your first order or to grab a sample pack at $7 shipped, text TYPE1 to 28398 or visit trynugo.com . Find the show notes here Podcast page with all the episodes Join the Half-De...

Ep. 66: Importance of Time in Range & A1C 17.11.2020 23:24

In this episode, we discuss the importance of A1c and time-in-range, and how they work together. Find out what they both are and what they mean, their origins, and why they’re an important piece of diabetes management. This episode is sponsored by NuGo Slim in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month. For 20% off your first order or to grab a sample pack at $7 shipped, text TYPE1 to 28398 or visit trynug...

Ep. 65: Self Care with Type 1 Diabetes 10.11.2020 33:44

Self care is a vital piece of type 1 diabetes management. In this episode, we share self care tips geared specifically towards people with type 1 diabetes. Thank you to the T1D Facebook Groups for obliging with so many responses! This episode is sponsored by NuGo Slim in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month. For 20% off your first order or to grab a sample pack at $7 shipped, text TYPE1 to 28398 or v...

Ep. 64: T1D Crime Scene Investigator, with Haley Williams 03.11.2020 46:43

Crime scene investigator Haley Williams pulls back the curtain of forensics and shares her experience as a CSI with Type 1 Diabetes. This is one of my favorite interviews to date. Haley shares her adulthood diagnosis story and how she takes care of herself with such a demanding job. This episode is sponsored by NuGo Slim in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month. For 20% off your first order or to grab...

Ep. 63: Emotional Management with Type 1 Diabetes 27.10.2020 45:35

Emotional management for people with type 1 diabetes is an essential part of taking care of yourself. We're not taught this in school, even though managing our emotions is a foundational skill that affects every other part of life, including diabetes management. Find the show notes here Podcast page Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts F...

Ep. 62: Setting Boundaries with Parents Once You're an Adult 20.10.2020 23:20

The relationship between you and your parents shifts once you become an adult, and it’s important to set boundaries about your T1D to become independent. Find the Show Notes Here Find all the Podcast Episodes Here Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram

Ep. 61: Cortisol & Functional Medicine, with Becky Blodgett 13.10.2020 52:57

Wondering what part functional medicine plays with type 1 diabetes? My endo, Becky, comes on to talk about cortisol, hormones, and how they relate to functional medicine for type 1 diabetes. Find the show notes here. Listen to all the episodes on our podcast page. Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen...

Ep. 60: Educating Your Parents About T1D 06.10.2020 53:43

Ever wonder how to approach educating your parents about your type 1 diabetes? Jessie & I talk about what we want our parents to know. Find the show notes here. View all episodes of the podcast here. Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram

Ep. 59: Elimination Diets 29.09.2020 48:34

Ever wonder what elimination diets are and if you can do them with type 1 diabetes? The answer is yes! Find out how to do them safely. Find the Show Notes Here Listen to All Episodes on the Podcast Page Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram

Ep. 58: Nursing School, with Brynn O'Donnell APN 22.09.2020 40:31

Brynn O'Donnell, APN, joins us to talk about what nurses learn about diabetes in nursing school and what it’s like to treat T1D patients. Find the Show Notes Here This is Type 1 Podcast Page Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram

Ep. 57: Intermittent Fasting w/ T1D 15.09.2020 30:35

Wondering if you can do intermittent fasting as a T1D? The answer is yes! Listen as we talk about the benefits & how to do it safely. There are many things to consider about intermittent fasting as a type 1 diabetic, among them how to manage hunger, prevent lows, and ensure you're eating enough. I didn't have nearly as much success with my weight loss and blood sugar control as I do...