This is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 Diabetes
by Colleen Mitchell
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.
Episodes
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The End & Farewell
Today we are closing out the podcast after 5 years and an amazing number of episodes. We share more about the decision to retire the podcast, what we have going on in our lives, and where you can continue to connect and stay in touch. ALL EPISODES WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE. Join the Half-Dead…
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Our Favorite Episodes
As we wrap up this podcast after five years, Jessie and I share our favorite episodes. Links to all referenced episodes: T1D Bad Habits: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode13 Police Officer Guest: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode16 Emergency Backups: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode17…
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Three T1D Milestones (29 Yrs, 13 Yrs, 5 Yrs)
September 2024 brought three big milestones for us: Colleen's had T1D for 29 years, Jessie's had it for 13 years, and the podcast turned 5! We're sharing our high points, low points, and lessons learned over the years for these big markers. Listen all the way through for an announcement. Join the...
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Self-Training an Alert Dog
Jessie's new dog, Nala, has prior seizure alert training. Because that's a "transferable skill", Jessie is teaching Nala how to recognize her highs and lows! Self-training an alert dog is hard work, but it's made easier with a dog that actually wants to work. Find out more about Jessie's training...
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Switching to a 3rd Party Distributor
After years getting supplies directly from Medtronic, Jessie had to navigate a frustrating and lengthy back-and-forth to start getting supplies through a 3rd-party distributor. In this episode, Jessie breaks down the timeline of what happened, why it happened, and how she rolled with the punches....
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Good Food Good Mood, with Sarah Grossman & Tamara Green
We all know that what we eat affects our blood sugars (which can send us on emotional roller coasters sometimes) but did you know that your food will directly affect your mood? Sarah and Tamara, certified nutritionists and founders of The Living Kitchen, came on the pod to share how what we eat...
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MVP: The Differences Between T1D & T2D
This episode really focuses on the differences of both type 1 and 2 while giving a short lesson on how the pancreas works. But the main difference is that type 1 is permanent and type 2 is usually reversible. They are also completely different mechanisms, meaning type 1 is an autoimmune condition...
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Achieve it All Gracefully, with Caitlin Shetterly
Author Caitlin Shetterly joins us to talk about her experience being diagnosed in the winter of 2020-2021, and how that impacted her life and her writing. She is the author of Pete and Alice in Maine, and her diagnosis resulted in 3 months of lost writing... but it also brought healing in an...
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Jessie's Nationals Experience in 2024
Jessie went to Rugby Nationals again this year (2024) and had a wild experience with supplies, blood sugars, and an injury that happened in the LAST 2 MINUTES of the last game. What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow…
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MVP: Embracing Discomfort
What does “embracing discomfort” mean? As T1Ds, we deal with discomfort every day of our lives. Changing infusion sites, sensors, giving injections, checking blood sugars, waking up in the middle of the night, doing Herculean mental calculations for our meals.. But what if this was all easier if…
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Medtronic 770G vs 780G
Jessie recently switched from the Medtronic 770G to the new 780G software update. In this episode she talks about the improvements in the tech and how her management has been affected by the change. What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on...
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Unspeakably Wonderful, with Kieran James
Singer/songwriter and former pediatric clinical researcher Kieran James joins us to talk about his daughter's diagnosis, the importance of clinical trials, and how music gave him an outlet from the frustrations of T1D. Connect with Kieran: Website: www.kjsongs.com Instagram:...
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MVP: You’ve Been Diagnosed… Now What?
So you've been diagnosed with T1D... Now what? For the newly diagnosed people with diabetes, use this episode as a reference for what you might encounter in the first day, first week, first month, and first year of diagnosis. Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on...
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Self Sabotage on Type 1 in Midlife
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…
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How Meditation Impacts Diabetes, with Peter Friedfeld
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…
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What to Do When “Authority Figures” Get Diabetes Wrong
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...
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Diabetes by the Decades
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....
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The Imperfect Journey to Embracing T1D, with Taralyn Jamieson
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...
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Our Support Systems
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 Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow...
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Journey to Resilience: Advice from a T1D Physician Mom
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...
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2023 Year in Review + 2024 Goals
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…
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MVP: The Honeymoon Period
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...
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Getting Back into Routine Post-Holidays
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...
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MVP: A Lifetime of T1D, with Richard Vaughn
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…
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The Diabetes Link's Resource Hub
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...
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Seasonal Affective Disorder & T1D
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...
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MVP: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
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...
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Thanksgiving & T1D
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...
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What to Do When Your Pump Breaks
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…
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T1D Connections with Megan Ehlers
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,...
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T1D is Spooky; Happy Halloween!
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...
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My First Adult T1D Camp Experience
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…
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Complication-Free Pregnancy, with Myriam Roy
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…
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MVP: Self-Sabotaging Your Diabetes
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…
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Devotions on Diabetes with Kaycee Parker
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.…
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28 Lessons from 28 Years (Part 2)
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...
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28 Lessons from 28 Years (Part 1)
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...
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MVP: Bright Spots with Adam Brown
In this MVP episode with former editor at diaTribe, Adam Brown talks about his experience with diabetes, CGM, mental health, and his work with diaTribe and Tidepool. We also talked about Adam's book, Bright Spots and Landmines. This book is a free resource for type 1 diabetics. Join the Half-Dead...
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What I’ve Learned from Flying 30 Times in 12 Months
In the past year, I have gone on 30 flight segments. This episode is a compilation of the lessons I've learned across those flights, some of which blew my mind. What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
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Take Control of Your T1D with Ben Tzeel
Ben Tzeel is a lot of things: T1D since age 7, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, strength and conditioning specialist, AND the founder of Your Diabetes Insider. Ben turned himself into a science experiment after diagnosis and went against the grain of what he saw other T1Ds doing...
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Thoughts on Ozempic
Jessie shares her thoughts on Ozempic in this solo episode, talking about what it is, who uses it, and why it can be bad. Remember, this is not medical advice. Please talk with your doctor if you are currently on Ozempic and are worried about it. What to do next... Leave a review on Apple…
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Ultramarathoner T1D Nathan Barden
Ultramarathoner Nathan Barden has a vision that youngsters with T1D believe they can live normal lives and achieve big goals and dreams. Nathan's motto? T1D shouldn't stop you from doing anything—and he's a living example. No matter where you're starting with T1D whether as a kid or an adult, it...
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The Law of Small Numbers
Ever wonder why you end up on roller coasters that send you from 350+ down below 50 and back up again? It might have to do with big inputs from a combination of inaccurate carb counts, ineffective insulin absorption, and the wrong timing. Dr. Richard Bernstein's book The Diabetes Solution is…
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Biohacks to Overcome Burnout, with Patricia Daiker
Patricia Daiker, owner and founder of Better Diabetes Life, joins us to talk about why fighting diabetes is counterproductive and how T1Ds can improve their lives with biohacking. Diagnosed at 26 as an ER nurse, she shares how medical professionals can miss the symptoms in themselves and how…
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MVP - CGM Manufacturers
Our follow-up episode to the discussion on insulin pumps, this MVP discusses the different CGM manufacturers and what we knew at the time for what was coming. Since the original episode aired, the Dexcom G7 has been released, but is (as of summer 2023) still undergoing integration with the Tandem...
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The Missing Piece in Diabetes Self Management
Rachel Halverson: registered nurse, certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES), and board certified nurse coach. She's lived with T1D for over 25 years and now helps T1Ds learn how to "radically accept" the diagnosis with mindfulness and resilience. I also have Rachel to thank for a...
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The T1D Life Coach, with Lauren Rapaport
Lauren Rapaport is the T1D Life Coach. Having lived with the 'betes for over 43 years, she helps adult T1Ds and parents of T1Ds go from suffering to thriving by showing them how to change their mindsets about living with this condition. I had the privilege of meeting Lauren in person at an event...
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Jessie’s Rugby Nationals
Jessie plays Division 1 Women's Rugby for Montana State University, and this year her team went to Nationals in Washington, D.C.! In this episode, Colleen interviews Jessie about her Nationals experience and what it took to manage her blood sugars not just on the trip there, but during the games...
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MVP - Insulin Pump Manufacturers
An oldie but a goodie! Back in episode 69, we highlighted the top 3 insulin pump manufacturers, the features of each pump, and what was possibly in the pipeline (as we knew then). The info in this episode is still relevant especially with so many new diagnoses, and especially since many doctors...
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Pip Diabetes Care w/ Josh Pittman
One of the most annoying thing about testing blood sugar is how much the lancets hurt... and how often we DON'T change the lancets even though we're supposed to. I readily admit that yes, finger pricks hurt, and also yes, I am usually too lazy to change the lancet. But apparently there are such...
About this show
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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