We're celebrating 800 episodes of your stories. News, interviews, information, community and much more.

To celebrate, we're doing something a little different. Instead of interviewing a guest, Stacey is in the hot seat as podcast producer and friend Jon Gay asks questions submitted by listeners, community members, and some familiar voices from the diabetes world.

Stacey looks back on how the podcast started, the moments that shaped it, and the biggest changes she's seen in diabetes technology and care over the last decade. She shares stories from behind the scenes, talks about raising Benny from toddler diagnosis to independent adulthood, and reflects on what continues to inspire her about this community.

Along the way, you'll hear about:

• The breakthroughs that have made the biggest difference for people with diabetes
• What it's really like to cover diabetes news week after week
• The guests she'd still love to interview
• The topics that spark the most passionate debate
• How the diabetes community continues to show up for one another

Most of all, this episode is a thank you. Whether you've been listening since Episode 1 or just found the show last week, thank you for being part of Diabetes Connections. This community has made 800 episodes possible, and Stacey is grateful for every conversation, every question, and every listener along the way.

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