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The Diabetes Goddess
by Barb Wagstaff
The Diabetes Goddess podcast is hosted by Barb Wagstaff, founder of Diabetes Advocacy and the original Diabetes Goddess. During each season Barb shares stories every other week about her experiences as a parent of a person with type 1 diabetes. She also brings you interviews with incredible people in the diabetes community, as well as tips to help feel less alone and more empowered in your diabetes care!
Episodes
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A research update from Melanie Hibbard of DRIF Can
Today I spoke with Melanie Hibbard, the only paid employee at the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Canada. Melanie updated me on the research of Dr. Shapiro and his team as well as the recent collaboration with the Diabetes Research Institute in Miami. Listen to hear why Melanie...and I…
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Do parents of children with diabetes ever stop worrying?
In 23 years, there has not been a cure for diabetes. We were probably one of the few families who were never told that there would be a cure. We were simply told that there would be technological advances…and there were. Today people with diabetes are able to use continuous glucose monitors to…
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Stand Out: The True Story of Hockey Hero Ajay Baines
Stand Out: The True Story of a Hockey Hero Ajay Baines is an absolute pleasure to read. Over the years I have been sent a lot of books to read and review. Some were fine. Some were not worth my time, but this book is now one of my favourites. So, when I was told that Ajay and Sean would be…
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Welcome to Season 3 of the Diabetes Goddess Podcast!
Welcome to Season 3 of the Diabetes Goddess! Join me every other week as I speak with some of the amazing people in the diabetes community and share my own thoughts and feelings about being a parent of a person with type 1 diabetes. Follow to ensure you don't miss an episode!
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Learn about the YpsoPump with Elaine and Finn
The YpsoPump is an insulin pump available in Canada and a number of other countries. In this podcast episode, Elaine Goudie and her son Finn share their experiences with the YpsoPump insulin pump.
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Why it is normal to forget about diabetes
Living with diabetes is a 24/7 experience. There is no time off. You don't get to forget that you have it. It demands our attention constantly. Sometimes we do forget however. If you are a parent of a child with diabetes, it can drive you insane when your child forgets his or her care. One day, a...
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Stephanie, the Thriving Diabetic
Today it is my pleasure to speak with Stephanie DeRita. Stephanie is an educator, a parent, a person living with type 1 diabetes, and the author of children's book, The Thriving Diabetic. Listen to Stephanie share the story of her diabetes diagnosis. Learn how a pandemic and a desire to see more...
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Looking back on 22 years of living with type 1 diabetes
March 17, 2000 our world changed forever. In 22 years, there have been many changes. We have seen changes in insulin. LISTEN TO LEARN MORE... We have seen changes in Continuous Glucose Monitors. LISTEN TO LEARN MORE... We have seen changes in insulin pumps. One thing that hasn't changed is the...
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John Whitehead. The Advocate
John Whitehead took himself from experiencing diabetes complications to successfully navigating a 6-day hiking expedition in the Canadian Rockies. With a change in attitude and a lesson in power of words, he has gone on to become one of the Canadian diabetes spaces' most vocal advocates. In this...
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John Whitehead. The Turnabout T1D
John Whitehead, by his account, was a "bad diabetic". With the support of his wife, the help of his diabetes team, and a change in mindset, John has turned his life around, improved his health, and is now making a difference in the lives of other people living with type 1 diabetes in Ontario and...
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Siva Swaminathan. Chef and person with type 1 diabetes
In today's episode, I chat with Siva Swaminathan. Siva was initially diagnosed with type 2 diabetes because of her age and ethnicity. Thankfully on November 14, 2005, she was correctly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Her journey hasn't been easy but Siva shares her incredible insights and her…
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The first year was hard
After we went home from the hospital, I remained out auto-pilot. I attended to all of the tasks that I was required. I made sure things were exact. Diabetes didn't care if I was diligent. It would show me how unpredictable it could be. Eventually, all of those repressed feelings spilled down my...
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Hello Season 2!
Thank you so much for joining me for another season of the Diabetes Goddess Podcast! This season you can expect to hear more about my life as a parent of an adult with type 1 diabetes. I will also be sharing insights from inspirational people in diabetes community! So get comfy and let's get into...
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Things to remember in an emergency with Melanie Hibbard
In today's episode, I chat with Melanie Hibbard. Melanie is the sole employee of DRIFCan, a diabetes research organization and the mother of two adults with type 1 diabetes. She will share with us a horrifying experience that she and her youngest son had during a recent visit to the hospital. As…
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Interview with Kristen Garland, Dietitian and person with diabetes
Kristen Garland understands diabetes better than most. Her life changed dramatically when her daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Kristen was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as an adult but it was her daughter's diagnosis that sent her down a new career path and made her more accountable...
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What parents of children with diabetes want you to know
When I first read the post What a person with diabetes wants you to know, I cried. After I wiped my tears, I sat down and wrote my own post. I wanted to share what parents of children with diabetes want our children to know. I also wanted the world to know how parents of children with diabetes…
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What if people weren’t blamed for having diabetes?
Imagine if people with diabetes were treated with understanding and compassion. Imagine if they. Rely diagnosed were supported and not blamed. In this episode Barb talks about offering kindness and support to individuals and their families living with diabetes.
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Dealing with diabetes during Halloween
Halloween means costume parties, trick-or-treating, and of course, candy! When you live with diabetes, especially if you have children with diabetes, this season can bring on a lot of stress. How can you enjoy the holiday while managing diabetes? It can be easier than you think! So get comfy…
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Momma Bear and Rufus Navigate the Dark Times
In this episode I talk about Rufus the Bear with Diabetes. He is a little bear that was created to help children with diabetes but his support is much more far reaching. Get comfortable and listen to how he helped me and why I hope you have a Rufus of your own for support.
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Your A1c is a navigational tool
Let’s talk A1c. Your A1c looks at your blood sugars over the past three months. It isn’t good or bad. It is a tool. In this episode, I will talk about a recent conversation with my son about his A1c. I will also share my thoughts on the subject. So get cozy and let’s talk A1c. TRANSCRIPT Barb...
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Not everyone needs to use an insulin pump but everyone should have choices.
You don’t have a choice to have diabetes but you should have a choice in how you manage it. Let’s talk about why people use insulin pumps and why they don’t! Grab a beverage and listen while we talk about insulin therapy options. To learn more about insulin pumps go to...
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The Path to Becoming the Diabetes Goddess
Becoming the Diabetes Goddess is a journey that has taken years. The beginning was messy. I knew nothing about diabetes and never knew what type 1 diabetes was. All of that changed in March of 2000. This episode shares the raw emotions of that day. The day my son was diagnosed with type 1…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Diabetes Goddess podcast is hosted by Barb Wagstaff, founder of Diabetes Advocacy and the original Diabetes Goddess. During each season Barb shares stories every other week about her experiences as a parent of a person with type 1 diabetes. She also brings you interviews with incredible people in the diabetes community, as well as tips to help feel less alone and more empowered in your diabetes care!
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The Diabetes Goddess podcast is hosted by Barb Wagstaff, founder of Diabetes Advocacy and the original Diabetes Goddess. During each season Barb shares stories every other week about her experiences as a parent of a person with type 1 diabetes. She also brings you interviews with incredible people...
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