Check out this cross-posted episode from Type 1 in Midlife, with Melissa Slemp from Abundant Health with Melissa. We talk about self-sabotage, self-compassion, grace, and how to handle yourself in burnout—and why burnout even happens sometimes. While intended for Melissa's audience of midlife T1Ds, this conversation is chock-full of nuggets beneficial to everyone with T1D. Abundant Health with Melissa What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club...

Peter Friedfeld was diagnosed with T1D on Valentine's Day at age 55.  In the years since his unexpected thrust into life with type 1 diabetes, he's developed deep self-compassion through yoga, mindfulness, and meditation.  Join us this episode to hear more about his late-adulthood diagnosis, his work with DiabetesSangha and the Diabetes Research Institute, and how to bring more mindfulness into your relationship with T1D. What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the...

Like it or not, some "authority figures" in the medical space get diabetes, especially type 1 diabetes, wrong. Whether it's a doctor, nurse, nutritionist, dietitian, professor, or someone in your family, it's important to know not only how to recognize when they're wrong, but also how to stand up for the truth when they do. Just because someone has a degree doesn't mean they have all the answers. What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow...

What's the history of type 1 diabetes since insulin was discovered in 1921? We have come a long way from animal-sourced insulin and needles that had to be sharpened after multiple uses.  Sometimes it's mind-boggling to think that T1D was a straight-up death sentence just over a hundred years ago. With that in mind, Jessie walks us through diabetes research and milestones decade by decade, including our own diagnoses.  What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead...

Taralyn Jamieson was diagnosed at 8 years old and spent most of her 28 years with T1D trying to ignore her blood sugars. It wasn't until she settled down in her personal life that it became a priority to get her health under control, but by then it was too late to avoid complications. Taralyn shares why we need to talk about the reality of diabetes complications that are difficult to hear about, but harder to deal with if you actually have them. Connect with Taralyn on Instagram:...

Have you ever wondered what exactly we mean when we say "support system"?  In this episode, we break down what T1D support systems are, why they're important, and what ours look like. What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

Dr. Maureen Michele, an MD and parent to a T1D kiddo who also had pediatric neuroblastoma, joins us to shed light on why it's so important for parents to understand and embrace resilience. As scary as it is to see your child diagnosed with T1D, it's also scary to navigate it while dealing with fear, overwhelm, and grief from it. Dr. Maureen shares practical tips for parents of kids with chronic illness to calm the overwhelming thoughts and be an advocate both for their kids and...

With the changing of the years comes a new set of annual goals, and this year is no different.  Join us in this episode as we review what happened for us in 2023, both on the T1D front as well as the rest of our busy lives, and as we talk about our plans for 2024. Listen to the end for an important announcement! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us...

The honeymoon period happens right at diagnosis, if it happens at all.  In this episode, Jessie and I talk about what the honeymoon period is, how long it lasts, who gets it, and why it only happens once. This is an MVP episode from our very first year of podcasting. Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!  What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram Follow us on TikTok

The last two months of the year can feel like a whirlwind of "let's just throw out all our routines" because Halloween kicks off the season of candy, food, get togethers, more food, family drama, even more food... you get the point. By the time we land in the week between Christmas and New Year's (AKA what I call "black hole week") it feels like all is lost because we just spent the last two months ignoring good habits and indulging in the season.  So today (in real time, the day after...

Diagnosed at age 6, Richard Vaughn has lived with it for over 75 years now. Richard joined us on the podcast to talk about his experience with so many years of T1D. The most surprising thing I learned? Richard did not know his blood sugar for 40 years. Now, age 81, he has very few complications or health problems related to T1D. Richard is a wealth of information for any T1D and their families. He’s one of the most positive voices I see in the diabetes Facebook groups. He regularly posts...

Who do you talk to about partying safely?  Intimate relationships?  How weed and alcohol affect your BGs?  The Diabetes Link has "answers to even your most cringe questions, shared by people with diabetes (and reviewed by medical experts)."  As they say, it's overwhelming to look for resources on topics you probably won't feel comfortable asking your care team, so The Diabetes Link did it for you and collected it all in the Resource Hub. What to do next... Leave a review on Apple...

Do you experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during the winter months? As T1Ds, we can be impacted far more than the average person by the physical symptoms of SAD.  Learn more about Seasonal Affective Disorder, the symptoms, what causes it, what can help, and strategies as T1Ds you can use to mitigate the effects of SAD in your winter. What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow...

Diabetic ketoacidosis (also known as DKA) is a dangerous medical complication of untreated T1D.  In this MVP episode, we discuss what causes it, the risk factors for going into DKA, symptoms to watch out for, how to treat it, recovery, and prevention in the future.  We also briefly touch on the difference between diabetic ketoacidosis and nutritional ketosis. This episode was originally aired on July 27th, 2021. Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!  What to do next... Leave a review on...

Do the holidays stump you when it comes to your diabetes management?  Are you super stressed out during all of November and December and find that your BGs respond in kind? In this episode, Jessie & I talk about common strategies for T1Ds to remember going into the holiday season, especially with American Thanksgiving knocking at our doors this week. No matter how you celebrate during the last two months of the year, keeping the tips from this episode in mind can help you navigate the...

What do you do when your pump breaks? Are you prepared? What's the process to get a replacement pump?  Both Jessie and I had our pumps break recently, in different ways.  We both had to contact support and get replacement pumps, but in this episode we detail exactly what happened, how we handled it, and what the general process is to rectify the situation. It's not IF, but WHEN. Are you ready? What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the...

Why is it important to foster and keep connections with other people who have type 1 diabetes?  Megan Ehlers joins us on the show to share her experience as a kid with T1D whose first trip to diabetes camp and the exposure to other kids with T1D helped change how she thought about herself. Now, decades later, she's stayed close to those friends she made at Camp Shady Brook, and had an awesome full-circle moment going back to the same camp for an adult T1D experience with Connected in...

Halloween can be a difficult holiday for people with type 1 diabetes because of the emphasis on all the candy and treats.  In this episode, Jessie and I talk about how to approach Halloween as a T1D, stay safe at parties (if you're of the partying age), and things to keep in mind when you're planning your Halloween night out.  T1D can be spooky! Don't let Halloween haunt you! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram...

I have 20 years of T1D kids' camp under my belt, but didn't have a chance to go to a camp just for adults with T1D until this year.  Connected in Motion held their Colorado Slipstream in August 2023, and it coincided perfectly with a work trip, which made it super easy to say YES! I had an absolute blast at this camp.  Check out all the things available at camp, hear what my favorite experiences were, and what I'm excited about for the next time I venture to a camp just for adults with the...

Myriam Roy, a T1D from Quebec, Canada, has lived with T1D for over 25 years. With her psychology background and research into the science, she was able to prepare and plan for her pregnancy such that she had a natural, complication-free experience without medical intervention. While all pregnancies have an element of luck involved with whether things go according to plan, Myriam defied the expectations many T1Ds face from both doctors and society.  Listen in to find out what you can do to...

At times, we may self-sabotage our diabetes self care and management even if it's not what we want to do long term.  In this episode, Jessie and I talk about what self-sabotage is, what causes it, and what to do about it.  Remember that you are not alone on your T1D journey.  If you need help, please reach out to us or a member of your care team, or someone from the DOC. Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club!  What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas...

Kaycee Parker, author of Devotions on Diabetes: A 30-Day Journey to Anchor Your Soul, joins us to talk about perspective shifts with type 1 diabetes. How often have you thought that diabetes is a punishment from God? Kaycee's devotional is the answer to that debilitatingly painful question.  Having lived with T1D for over 30 years, Kaycee only just recently (within the last year or so) had the perspective shift that led to this powerful devotion book. What to do next... Leave a review on...

I have lived with type 1 diabetes for 28 years as of September 19th, 2023.  This is part two of a two-part series in which I'm sharing 28 lessons from those 28 years.  Many of these lessons we've covered in podcast episodes all to themselves, but it's worth putting them all together in a couple easy-to-digest episodes that summarize the biggest lessons over those almost three decades. What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on...

I have lived with type 1 diabetes for 28 years as of September 19th, 2023.  This is part one of a two-part series in which I'm sharing 28 lessons from those 28 years.  Many of these lessons we've covered in podcast episodes all to themselves, but it's worth putting them all together in a couple easy-to-digest episodes that summarize the biggest lessons over those almost three decades.   What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on...