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Restricting Insulin Nearly Killed Her but This Saved Her Life
Aug 13, 2026 · 36 min
Send us Fan Mail SENSITIVE TOPIC WARNING: This episode discusses disordered eating, insulin restriction, and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). If you or someone you love is struggling with disordered eating or insulin restriction, please seek support from a qualified healthcare professional. Insulin restriction is not a safe or effective method for weight loss. It can lead to severe hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), DKA, hospitalization, and life-threatening complications and should never be encourag…
Exercising Without Lows: We Do It This Way!
Aug 6, 2026 · 44 min
Send us Fan Mail Most people believe exercising in a fasted state with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is dangerous, but I know that's not the whole story! In this episode, Sami Parker and I break down how we make fasted workouts work without living in fear of lows or highs. If you are tired of workout advice that feels too cautious, too vague, or just plain wrong, this conversation is for you. Sami, a registered nurse (RN) and personal trainer with 14 years of T1D experience, shares her simple approach t…
This is the Real Secret to Losing Weight with T1D
Jul 30, 2026 · 41 min
Send us Fan Mail Most people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) struggle not just with blood sugar management, but with weight loss and sustainable health habits—and too many are left to figure it out alone. In this episode, Leanne Matthews and I get real about what actually makes T1D weight management so hard, and why quick fixes keep falling apart. We talk about fear of lows, unpredictable insulin needs, and the truth about building a routine that lasts. There are no magic tricks when it comes to weig…
Carbohydrate Science You Never Knew
Jul 23, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Send us Fan Mail High blood sugar doesn’t just affect your body—it may also quietly shape brain health, memory, and energy. In this episode, I speak with Dr. John Lewis about the surprising ways chronically elevated blood sugar may impact the brain, including the science behind “caramelizing the brain,” neuroplasticity, brain fog, and the afternoon crash. Together, we explore the connections between diabetes, sleep, inflammation, and dementia, along with practical nutrition ideas and a broader c…
The Diabetes App That Fills the Gaps Left by Your CGM & Pump
Jul 16, 2026 · 51 min
Send us Fan Mail If you've ever wished your CGM or insulin pump could do just a little more, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Greg Badros, founder of Gluroo and father of a son with type 1 diabetes, to talk about how he built an app to fill the gaps left by today's diabetes technology. Together, we dive into everything from logging meals, exercise, insulin, and low treatments to identifying patterns that can help you better understand what's affecting your blood sugar day-to-day. We also t…
Who Makes Money From a Diabetes Cure?
Jul 15, 2026 · 48 min
Send us Fan Mail What does the stock market have to do with curing type 1 diabetes? Actually...a lot. In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, my friend Julia Flaherty joins me to pull back the curtain on the business side of diabetes research. We talk about how biotech companies raise money, why investors get excited about clinical trial results, what happens when a company gets acquired, and why so many people living with T1D are becoming shareholders themselves. If you've ever wondered w…
T1D Scientist Explains Why Curing 12 Patients Isn't Enough
Jul 9, 2026 · 56 min
Send us Fan Mail WATCH PART 1—Former Biotech Scientist with T1D Explains Why Eledon’s Therapy Isn’t the Universal Cure: https://youtu.be/WxKdbNhQ4GU WATCH PART 2—T1D Scientist Explains Why Curing 12 Patients Isn't Enough: https://youtu.be/QFIAauTz7PI What would a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D) actually look like, and when might it be available? These are pressing questions within the diabetes community following recent Eledon trial news. People are beginning to be cured. But when will this becom…
T1D Scientist Explains Why Eledon’s Therapy Isn’t the Universal Cure
Jul 9, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Send us Fan Mail WATCH PART 1—Former Biotech Scientist with T1D Explains Why Eledon’s Therapy Isn’t the Universal Cure: https://youtu.be/WxKdbNhQ4GU WATCH PART 2—T1D Scientist Explains Why Curing 12 Patients Isn't Enough: https://youtu.be/QFIAauTz7PI What would a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D) actually look like, and when might it be available? These are pressing questions within the diabetes community following recent Eledon trial news. People are beginning to be cured. But when will this becom…
He’s Off Mealtime Insulin: Here’s His Tzield Story
Jul 2, 2026 · 47 min
Send us Fan Mail What if a newly diagnosed person with type 1 diabetes (T1D) could dramatically reduce their insulin needs, or even stop taking mealtime insulin altogether? In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we sit down with Jacob, who was diagnosed with T1D in February 2026 and enrolled in the Beta Preserve clinical trial just weeks later. The study is exploring whether two rounds of Tzield (teplizumab) can preserve insulin-producing beta cells more effectively than a single treatmen…
The Real Story Behind Automated Insulin Pumps: Patients Built It First
Jun 25, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
Send us Fan Mail What if diabetes technology could do most of the work for you? In this episode, Chris Wilson shares how the DIY diabetes community has spent years pushing insulin-delivery technology beyond its limits, helping to shape the future of automated diabetes management. From early CGM hacks to advanced algorithms that can learn insulin needs with minimal input, Chris explains how grassroots innovation continues to influence the tools people with type 1 diabetes use today. We discuss: •…
Eledon's Type 1 Diabetes Cure: What's Fact and What's Fiction?
Jun 22, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
Send us Fan Mail We can be excited and practical at the same time. It's important to look beyond the headlines at the specific challenges within any clinical trial aiming to cure type 1 diabetes. Recently, I've been accused of "smearing" the Eledon study because I've explained that—even though the results are extraordinary—this therapy is still a long way from becoming a cure that's available to thousands, let alone millions, of people living with type 1 diabetes. So today, I sat down with someo…
The Truth About Insulin Pump Transitions (Don't Make These Mistakes)
Jun 18, 2026 · 58 min
Send us Fan Mail Most people with diabetes (PWD) struggle with insulin pump transitions, but expert Maressa Spohn reveals if you're doing it right, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that could cost you control and peace of mind. If you’re considering an insulin pump or have recently switched, this episode is your essential guide to mastering the move and thriving with technology. Diagnosed at age three, Marissa Spohn has lived with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for over 35 years. She knows what works…
Parenting a T1D Teen Without Becoming the ‘Blood Sugar Police’
Jun 11, 2026 · 44 min
Send us Fan Mail Managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) during the teen years can feel like a constant balancing act. In this episode, Yale pediatric endocrinologist and person living with T1D, Dr. Laura Nally, shares practical strategies to help parents support their teens with more confidence and less conflict. Learn why blood sugar responses to exercise aren't one-size-fits-all, how nutrition and physical activity work together, and what parents can do to help teens build independence while staying s…
Do GLP-1s Actually Make Sense for Type 1 Diabetes?!
Jun 4, 2026 · 43 min
Send us Fan Mail Most people think managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) is just about insulin and carbs, but what if there's a powerful tool you're missing that could reduce your insulin needs and stabilize blood sugar? Amy Wolk, a longtime pediatric diabetes educator and a person living with T1D for nearly 57 years, shares her surprising journey with microdosing GLP-1s, including Ozempic and Mounjaro. Her experience might just revolutionize how you think about insulin resistance, weight management, a…
Award-winning Bluegrass Musician Talks T1D Craziness on Tour
May 28, 2026 · 50 min
Send us Fan Mail Join the Diabetes Nerd Network! Most people don't realize how much physical and emotional resilience it takes to perform with type 1 diabetes, especially on the road. Carolyn Routh, award-winning bluegrass musician and longtime T1D warrior, reveals the raw truths behind managing blood sugar levels during a live show, amid unpredictable travel schedules, and the emotional toll of lows and highs in the spotlight. During this Diabetes Nerd Podcast episode, you’ll discover the surpr…
Diabetes Burnout? No, We Have Diabetes Disgust.
May 21, 2026 · 53 min
Send us Fan Mail Content creators who only show their best moments with type 1 diabetes (T1D)? Unhelpful. Healthcare systems that mistakenly diagnose you with type 2 diabetes (T2D) because you're older or live in a bigger body? Horrifying. Having to get up in the middle of the night to treat a low? Over it. We are so, so over it. Living with type 1, that is. How do you navigate burnout when the world of diabetes or your world with diabetes just feels like it's too much? In this conversation with…
Will This New Short Film Finally Get T1D Right in the Movies?!
May 14, 2026 · 45 min
Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, I sit down with the creators of the short film "My Type," which shines a spotlight on a romance involving type 1 diabetes (T1D). Could this short film finally get what "Steel Magnolias" got oh-so-wrong about T1D? This film creator's later-in-life diagnosis may have just inspired a movement... Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. Eversense is home to the world's only 365-day CGM. See if it's right for…
He Ran an Ultra-marathon with T1D
May 7, 2026 · 36 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we chat with Brian Foster as he shatters the myth that type 1 diabetes (T1D) limits ultra-distance running. Discover his strategies for managing blood sugars during grueling events and learn how he conquers endurance challenges. This episode is a can't-miss for T1D athletes and adventurers eager to redefine what's possible with diabetes! Thanks for tuning in. Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. Eversense is…
He's Been Cured After 36 Years with T1D
Apr 30, 2026 · 43 min
Send us Fan Mail Can you imagine waking up one day and no longer needing insulin? No longer worrying about how many carbs are in a meal? No longer fretting over whether you'll go low during exercise? No longer overthinking every little thing because of type 1 diabetes (T1D)? It sounds nice, but it also feels unimaginable to most people. But not Chris Pacheco—he's living proof that a cure is on its way. (It might already be here!) After 36 years of living with T1D, Chris no longer has to live the…
Truth About Upgrading to the Twiist Sequel
Apr 23, 2026 · 37 min
Send us Fan Mail Most people with diabetes don’t realize how dramatically technology can improve blood sugar management until they experience it firsthand. Sami Parker, a pediatric registered nurse (RN) living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for 13 years, shares how switching to the Sequel Twiist insulin pump and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), such as the Freestyle Libre 3+, has transformed her daily life and improved her blood sugar stability. In this episode, Sami recounts her journey from bei…
3 Months Later: Is She Still Cured of Type 1 Diabetes?
Apr 16, 2026 · 1 hr
Send us Fan Mail Before Katie Beth Hand was cured of type 1 diabetes (T1D), she carefully evaluated everything before each meal. Over the course of 13 years living with T1D, she had to make at least 200 extra decisions per day about simple tasks like eating, exercising, and sleeping. But today, the only thing she has to worry about at mealtime is "what looks good?" This feels unimaginable to people with T1D—a true mic drop moment—but Katie is charting new territory. In this episode of the Diabet…
How an Abusive Relationship Wrecked My Blood Sugars
Apr 9, 2026 · 44 min
Send us Fan Mail Join the Diabetes Nerd Network! Topic Sensitivity Warning: This episode shares a story of surviving an abusive relationship and how it affected diabetes management. If this topic feels close to home, please take care of yourself while listening. Managing type 1 diabetes is hard enough on its own. But when you’re surviving an emotionally abusive relationship, the stress doesn’t stay neatly tucked away in the background. It spills into everything—including your blood sugars. In th…
This Could Help You Change Everything You’re Struggling with Diabetes
Apr 2, 2026 · 38 min
Send us Fan Mail Made a mistake with your insulin dose? Not a failure. Figured out your current diabetes routine isn't working for you? Also, not a failure. Changed up your diabetes care team? Also, not a failure. SPOILER: These are all opportunities for growth. They're lessons learned. They're not reasons to bring yourself down with diabetes. Diabetes already comes with enough pressure. We don't need more from ourselves! In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we unlock a key takeaway: "s…
“I Need Help!” Mom of 2 Kids with T1D Called 911
Mar 26, 2026 · 49 min
Send us Fan Mail Join the Diabetes Nerd Network! If you're the parent of a child or children with type 1 diabetes (T1D), this is one episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast you won't want to miss. Today, we sit down with Kylie Grimes, whose story made headlines when People Magazine reported that "she called 911 on herself." What actually happened, and what did Kylie learn from it? Find out when you tune in. Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. See if Eversense is the right…
The Truth About GLP-1 Drugs and Sudden Vision Loss
Mar 19, 2026 · 35 min
Send us Fan Mail Join the Diabetes Nerd Network! You've heard the rumors... "GLP-1s are causing blindness." But have you heard the science? Have you listened to your doctors? Have you read the research? In this important episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we chat with the one and only Dr. Robert Gabbay, MD, PhD, FACP, (Harvard Medical School) to clear things up once and for all. If you're using a GLP-1 while living with diabetes, don't miss this! Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the podcast…
When Type 1 Diabetes Turns Into Obsessive Thoughts
Mar 12, 2026 · 50 min
Send us Fan Mail Join the Diabetes Nerd Network! What happens when managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) starts to turn into obsessive thoughts? Where is the line between responsible diabetes care and when OCD begins to creep in? In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we sit down with Natalia from Kairos Wellness Collective to talk about the often-overlooked connection between T1D and OCD. Living with T1D requires constant attention, decision-making, and number checking. For some people, that me…
She Skipped Her Insulin in Her 20s: Here's What Happened 10 Years Later
Mar 5, 2026 · 51 min
Send us Fan Mail JOIN THE DIABETES NERD NETWORK! In this deeply honest episode of the Diabetes Nerd podcast, Ginger sits down with Mary Ann Chamberlain to talk about a chapter of diabetes that doesn’t get discussed enough. In her 20s, Mary Ann struggled to take her insulin consistently. Not because she didn’t “know better" or didn’t care. It was because the mental weight of type 1 diabetes (T1D) was too heavy. Years later, that chapter caught up with her in the form of diabetic retinopathy and v…
Using Pig Cells to Cure Type 1 Diabetes Without Immunosuppression
Feb 26, 2026 · 51 min
Send us Fan Mail Join the Diabetes Nerd Network! In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we speak with special guest Michael Revland, who took part in a groundbreaking pig islet cell transplant trial, OPF-310. Conducted at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System in Chicago, the trial tested pig islets transplanted into a protective encapsulation device. These islet cells may offer an unlimited supply of insulin-producing cells. During our chat, we explored Michael’s ex…
Nearly Cured of Type 1 Diabetes: One Woman’s Journey in the Eledon Trial
Feb 18, 2026 · 55 min
Send us Fan Mail In this week's very special episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we chat with Katie Beth Hand, who shares her experience with the Elodon clinical trial. Katie Beth is a participant in Eledon Pharmaceuticals' clinical trial using an ANTI-CD40L therapy known as tegoprubart. This groundbreaking therapy is a very targeted immunosuppressant that blocks a specific signal in the immune system, rather than suppressing your entire immune system. One month ago, Katie received a transfusi…
Live with Diabetes? Don't Fall for the Low-Carb Trap!
Feb 12, 2026 · 44 min
Send us Fan Mail The new food pyramid just dropped, and it's left a lot of people with various forms of diabetes feeling confused: "What do we do now?" "Who even follows this?" "Should I follow this?" If you have diabetes, you've probably heard it all from your healthcare providers, peers, and strangers over the years: "Eat keto." "Eat low-carb." "Eat paleo." "Do intermittent fasting." It's exhausting. And diabetes isn't one-size-fits-all. So advice shouldn't be either. Still, when new guidance…
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