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. 56: Working Corporate with Type 1 Diabetes 08.09.2020 27:01

Find out what it's like working corporate with type 1 diabetes. Should you disclose your condition to your employer or not? That decision is ultimately up to you, but in this episode we share reasons why you should inform at least your manager, and why it's a good idea to tell at least one or two trusted coworkers. Episode 56 Show Notes This is Type 1 Podcast Page Join the Half-Dead Panc...

Ep. 55: The Bright Spots of T1D with Adam Brown 01.09.2020 1:00:43

Listen in as Adam Brown talks about his experience with diabetes, CGM, mental health, and his work with diaTribe and Tidepool. We also talk about Adam's book, Bright Spots and Landmines . This book is a free resource for type 1 diabetics. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode55 Podcast page: http://thisistype1.com Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a revie...

Ep. 54: Living On Your Own with Diabetes 25.08.2020 33:47

As type 1 diabetics, it's normal to have reservations about living on your own. Mental, emotional, & physical health concerns, loneliness, sickness... Listen in to how to stay safe living on your own with T1D. Episode 54 Show Notes 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 Col...

Ep. 53: Managing Type 1 Diabetes in College 18.08.2020 37:49

For many young adults, college is a rite of passage. Four years to look forward to—and, for many students, their first taste of freedom and living away from their parents and families. But for type 1 diabetics (and their parents), college can be a daunting challenge of “how do I stay safe and healthy with my diabetes while I’m by myself? How do I manage this in such a new environment?” Show notes:...

Ep. 52: Developing a Healthy Food Mindset, with Dr. Glenn Livingston 11.08.2020 1:20:10

Dr. Glenn Livingston talks about how type 1 diabetics can use the principles in his book, Never Binge Again, to develop a healthy food mindset. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode52 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 Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagr...

Ep. 51: Diabulimia 04.08.2020 29:40

In this episode, learn about the risks of diabulimia and how to get help. Diabulimia is an eating disorder combined with restricting insulin to lose weight. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode51 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 Instagram Follow Jess...

Ep. 50: Things to Learn Before Going to College 28.07.2020 38:26

Ever wonder what things you should learn before going to college as a type 1 diabetic? Learn what T1Ds should know about before they head off to college. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode50 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 Instagram Follow Jessie...

Ep. 49: T1D Caregiver Support, with Kristin Roth 21.07.2020 48:04

Kristin Sonnabend Roth gives T1D Caregiver Support to parents of newly diagnosed type 1 diabetics. She's your front-line support to bridge the gap. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode49 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 Instagram Follow Jessie o...

Ep. 48: How to Find a Good Endocrinologist 14.07.2020 25:14

We talk about how to find a good endocrinologist—and some signs that you might need to find a new one if your current endo isn’t up to snuff. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode48 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 Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram

Ep. 47: Diabetes Alert Dogs 07.07.2020 24:57

Learn about diabetes alert dogs: what they do, how to find one, how they compare against CGMs, and how much they cost, among more. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode47 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 Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram

Ep. 46: Diabetes Interrupting Life, with Stacy Juba 30.06.2020 51:22

In this episode, we talk with Stacy Juba, an author whose daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and found her life turned upside down. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode46 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 Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram

Ep. 45: Swimming with Diabetes 23.06.2020 25:59

Swimming is exercise and affects blood sugar. So does heat and hot tubs! Find out how to be safe while swimming with type 1 diabetes. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode45 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 Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram

Ep. 44: The Honeymoon Period 16.06.2020 22:20

The honeymoon period in type 1 diabetics is short-lived but actually really useful. Find out what it is, how long it lasts, and who gets it. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode44 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 Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram

Ep. 43: Between Two Lines, with Levi Davenport 09.06.2020 35:54

Today we're talking with Levi Davenport of Between Two Lines, a YouTube channel dedicated to highlighting life with diabetes. He shares his diagnosis story and how he got into the YouTube world. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode43 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 Instag...

Ep. 42: Brittle Diabetes 02.06.2020 28:31

When you hear "brittle diabetes" you might think "fragile" or "easily broken". Find out the real meaning of brittle diabetes and tips on how to manage it. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode42 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 Coll...

Ep. 41: Diabetes in Animals 26.05.2020 21:20

Sometimes, the only diabetes someone knows is diabetes in animals. Why do some pets get type 1? What does it look like? How does one take care of a diabetic pet? In this episode, we answer these questions and more. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode41 Podcast page: http://thisistype1.com Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow th...

Ep. 40: The Glamorous Diabetic, with Doris Hobbs 19.05.2020 1:17:19

Doris Hobbs, marketing expert, Glamorous Diabetic, and T1D advocate, joins us to discuss her diabetes story and how she's created the life of her dreams. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode40 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 Instagram Follow Je...

Ep. 39: Alcohol & T1D 12.05.2020 21:31

How do you handle alcohol and type 1 diabetes? Find out how Colleen reacts to alcohol and tips for safe drinking while also dealing with diabetes. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode39 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 Instagram Follow Jessie on Inst...

Ep. 38: Effect of Environment on Diabetes Care 05.05.2020 38:03

Understanding the effects the environment has on diabetes care could mean the difference between great control and terrible control. What affects BGs? Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode38 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 Instagram Follow Jessie on...

Ep. 37: Glycemic Index & Glycemic Load 28.04.2020 20:20

Ever wonder what the glycemic index is, or what glycemic load means? We break it down for you and clarify why it's important to know what they both are. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode37 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 Instagram Follow Jes...

Ep. 36: POPS! Diabetes Care, with Lonny Stormo 21.04.2020 1:00:21

Meet Lonny Stormo, founder of POPS! Diabetes Care, a diabetes startup that's focused on enabling people to Own Their Life®. It's not your standard test kit! Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode36 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 Instagram...

Ep. 35: How COVID-19 is Affecting Us 14.04.2020 25:37

Type 1 diabetics are NOT more at risk for contracting COVID-19. We are social distancing. Find out how this pandemic is affecting our lives as diabetics. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode35 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 Instagram Follow Jessie...

Ep. 34: Why You Should Have a Diabetes Coach 07.04.2020 24:28

We've heard of mentors and coaches before, but why do you need a diabetes coach? Find out more about coaching in general and how it helps control T1D. Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode34 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 Instagram Follow Jessi...

Ep. 33: How to Tell If You're Taking Too Much Insulin 31.03.2020 19:41

How much insulin is too much? Listen as we discuss some tricks to find out if you're using too much insulin and what you can do to naturally reduce your dose. My favorite is actually a super simple math problem! Show notes: www.inspiredforward.com/episode33 Podcast page: http://thisistype1.com Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow...

Ep. 32: Faith & Diabetes, with Pastor Seth Bode 24.03.2020 57:11

Faith and diabetes. Do you blame God for your diagnosis? Or do you praise Him? Listen to our conversation with Pastor Seth Bode on how his faith affects his T1D. He's actually the second in his family to get T1D, and the clergy runs in his blood. Seth shares some deep thoughts to ponder about our relationship with God in the context of an incurable disease that we didn't "do" a...