I started the Diabetes Connections podcast in June of 2015 and I’m having a blast. Talking to interesting people, learning more about a topic I have great passion for and getting back behind the microphone. What’s not to like? However, quite a few friends and even several guests have said to me, “Wow, you’ve started a podcast?! That’s…
Last week, Tandem announced that the FDA approved their new T-Slim G4 Combo, integrating the pump with the Dexcom G4 CGM transmitter. Along with the Animas Vibe, that gives us two G4 integrated pumps, systems where you can see blood sugar readings on the pump screens. That’s great news. The bad news (to quote this article…
Interesting blog prompt today from Diabetes Daily. They want our stories about social media burnout. At this moment, I’m not really feeling the burn on social media, probably because I’m starting to use it in a whole different way. I started my podcast, Diabetes Connections, a few weeks ago; I have additional Facebook and Twitter…
I can’t believe I’m already at Episode 13 of the podcast. To celebrate lucky number 13, I’m excited to direct you to the Diabetes Connections website. You can listen directly to the episodes through that site, but of course, you can still subscribe and listen through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, etc. The website will also feature…
Summer is almost over around here. You may have until after Labor day, but our kids go back to class on Monday. Enough time for one last camp story. Both my kids go away to camp, for almost four weeks, about four hours away from our home. They love it and have been doing it…
This week’s guest has been called an inspirational endurance athlete. And how. When I was writing up the bio I use to introduce each guest, I realized that his accomplishment of climbing Mt Everest wasn’t even at the top. I first heard about Sebastien Sasseville during his run across Canada last year. He ran the…
Going to college is stressful enough for most students. Having diabetes just adds another “challenge,” as we politely say around here. This week, I talk to Mindy Bartleson from the College Diabetes Network about resources to help students, families and even roommates. In the Community Connection, you’ll hear from a sophomore student-athlete who explains what…
Recently, I attended the Children with Diabetes Friends For Life conference where I was thrilled to record interviews with several fascinating people. Natalie Irish is a gifted artist who one day decided to paint in a unique and remarkable way. She “kisses” the canvas, using her lips to create her art. When you look at…
Every Wednesday at 9pm (Eastern) we talk diabetes on twitter. Using the hashtag #dsma, the great people behind the Diabetes Social Media Advocacy account ask questions and spark a fast-moving conversation. This week was all about numbers. I was a bit surprised when a response I gave got a pretty big reaction. Here’s how it looked on…
Time to start thinking about back to school! I know, many districts don’t start until after Labor Day, but throughout much of the country, August means it’s time to head to class. With that in mind, let’s talk about about diabetes and school. My guest is Crystal Jackson, head of the American Diabetes Association’s Safe…