Ask Me About My Type 1

Oh Hi Type 1s and Nones!! We're in the middle of National Diabetes Awareness Month and today's episode couldn't have been more perfect to celebrate the occasion!! I have on Type 1 guest Ekram and Type 1 guest and Ekram's husband, Jesse and we get into what I think to be the very core of what this month of awareness is all about. Ekram tells us her story of being diagnosed after her older sister had already been diagnosed with Type 1 years earlier. But despite this familiarity with the condition, Ekram still found Type 1 to be a tough road to navigate because there's knowing about Type 1 and then there's KNOWING Type 1. Jesse tells us of a very memorable low that he helped Ekram get through and shows us the many different ways that Type Nones can be there for the Type 1s in their lives. I also introduce my VERY challenging plan to finish out this National Diabetes Awareness Month so cozy up in your favorite podcast-listening chair and listen up to the newest episode of Ask Me About My Type 1!!Edited, Produced, and Written by Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow Studios

Oh hi! I'm back from fall break and SO ready to give you the A's to all your Q's!! And just in time for the first Monday of National Diabetes Awareness Month. In honor of said Type 1 themed month, I have for you a family episode of Ask Me About My Type 1. Much like Type 1, Family is always there, they can be kind of annoying sometimes, and there is no cure. The typical Type 1 story is that of parents or siblings learning to support their Type 1 who is still and child and under their constant care.  But what happens when your Type 1 is all grown up and already out of the house? Well, that's where my Type 1 guest Andrea and her sister Type None sister Jackie come in: Andrea was an adult and not even on the same side of the country as her sister Jackie and the rest of her family when she was diagnosed. It's a perspective on the adult Type 1 experience that I had never heard before so I had to share it with all of you. It's family night on Ask Me About My Type 1 Dia-Peoples so find your seat at the family dinner table and don't forget to pre-bolus because mom made dessert! And yes, Type 1 did do that...Edited, Written, and Produced by: Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow Studios

We're hitting the gym Dia-Peoples and the Type Nones who love them!! This very special episode of Ask Me About My Type 1 is all about fitness and exercise but this isn't your typical Type 1 talk about getting that heart rate up. This time I'm talking about the anxiety that comes with exercising with that Type 1 and push beyond it so you can make it to that kick-boxing bootcamp you've been too nervous to sign up for. Exercising with Type 1 can be stressful but my personal trainer professional guests Type 1 Robin and Type None John talk us through what the professional fitness community knows about Type 1 and the things we can do to leave those Type 1 nerves at home and find the perfect fitness class or trainer. This very special episode of Ask Me About My Type 1 is live so lace up your sneakers and grab that gym bag because we're all workin on our fitness!! And listen close for a VERY special announcement that involves the link below!!Edited, Produced, and Written by: Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow StudiosLINKSBike Beyond: The Documentary (YouTube PREMIER 10/22/19 8pm Local Time):  https://youtu.be/OZrMctOQUBI

It's Brand-New-Episode-Monday Dia-Peoples and Dia-Nones! Coming off two whole episodes about the importance of Type 1 community support, I thought it only right to come back with an episode all about the unique way this episodes Type None guest is supporting Type 1s the world over. Frida, who has no direct connection to Type 1 Diabetes, is the creator of Ruby Limes: a clothing brand that produces high-quality clothing products with pockets specifically designed to hold insulin pumps. I bring on my Type 1 friend Nelly, who happens to be a costume designer and stylist in the Mexican television and film industries, and we learn about all the questions Frida had to ask in order to develop the products she now sells to Type 1s all over the world. So grab your best Type None friend and tell them to take notes because this episode is all about Type Nones making Type 1 lives just a little easier by learning more about the problems we work through every day.Links: Ruby Limes Brand Clothing: https://rubylimes.com/ Nelly Flor on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPYOUs0QwvUl7xWRw_EuqgEdited, Written, and Produced by: Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow Studios

Rise and shine Dia-Campers!! It's the last day of camp and a time to reflect on everything we have learned this Slipstream weekend which is why this episode of Ask Me About My Type 1 is made up entirely of interviews from SoCal Slipstream 2019. We get a first-hand account of the true beginnings of Connected In Motion and the Slipstream program from someone who was actually there along with more stories from campers and what this Slipstream weekend meant for them. It's my small contribution to the celebration of our community that is Connected In Motion's Slipstream program. So make sure all your things are packed, that you've exchanged insta-handles with all your new Dia-buddies, and DO NOT forget to grab your insulin from the med-cabin refrigerator because it's the last day of camp and Ask Me About My Type 1 is casting this last Slipstream pod now!!Featured CIM Staff: Jen JansonFeatures Campers: Mike Shelver, Kate Craft, Angelina Romero, AJ Johnson, Theresa Weber, Jason Taormino, Annette Chmielewski, Mark Thompson, Rick FusilloEdited, Produced, and Written by: Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow Studios

Rise and shine campers!! It's Camp Week on Ask Me About My Type 1 and I'm casting THIS pod direct from Connected in Motion's 2019 SoCal Slipstream in the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest!! I take a deep dive into the Type 1 camp experience and the important place I think it holds in our community. I sit down with CIM staff and learn all about the Slipstream program and what goes into planning a Dia-Weekend filled with the Type 1iest of activities and education sessions. I also get to roast s'mores with fellow campers as we talk about what makes programs like Slipstream so very special and unique kind of support that Type 1 camp can give even to adults. So roll up those sleeping bags, pack up your T1 supplies, and don't forget the bug spray because Ask Me About My Type 1 is heading into the woods for Type 1 camp, but this time it's just for adults!! Featured CIM Staff: Heather Gomez and Leisa Wierenga Featured SoCal Slipstream Campers: Max Hansen, Amy Fenegly, Alisya Cardenas, Becca Smith, Karen Hollish, Amy MorrisEdited, Produced, and Written by: Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow Studios

Type 1 Diabetics can do ANYTHING!! It's a beautiful sentiment about perseverance and determination and how the indomitable spirit of each and every person out there living that Type 1 life can overcome any challenges that this condition of ours throws at us. But as inspiring as this message can be the fact is that it just isn't true. I mean that phrase is ALWAYS followed up by the classic exceptions: military service and flying planes. But while most of us are okay with skipping 5 am PT and not living out of one of those rolly suitcases, there are Type 1s out there who want those very things. Case in point: my Type 1 guest Danielle who was diagnosed while studying to become a commercial airline pilot with hopes of joining the military. Type None guest and Danielle's best friend Roejean joins us as  Danielle tells of how frustrating the above phrase can be when Type 1 is literally the only thing hold you back and I learn what it really means when we say Type 1s can't fly planes. So fasten those seatbelts and put your tray tables in their upright and locked positions because this episode is about to take off so brace yourselves as we learn more about the things that Type 1s CAN'T do for once.   Edited, Produced, and Written by: Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow StudiosLINKDanielle's Beyond Type 1 Article

Oh hi, Dia-Peoples and Type Nones alike! Ask Me About My Type 1 is back with a VERY spicy episode with some extremely thought-provoking Qs. I have on Type 1 Erin along with Type 1 None friend Jillian and the three of us get into some of the more stark realities of Type 1 Diabetes:  The fear of missing a late-night low and never waking back up. How the only medication that keeps us alive can also kill us. And how we will most likely have this for the rest of our lives. Erin goes on to tell us about the moment when the Type 1 community helped her push past her initial fears of these darker Type 1 truths and how Type 1 got her to where she is today. We also learn that, much like the Tide pod, Omnipods are NOT for eating either: THE MORE YOU KNOW, DIA-PEOPLE!!Edited, Produced, and Written by: Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow Studios

Howdy y'all! We're heading out to the middle of America to hear a voice that so often gets overlooked, that of the smalltown Type 1. We talk a lot about the ways that Type 1 can affect, or even interfere with, our lives but there are so many instances when life itself can affect the way we experience our Type 1. Which is why this week I have on Kameran, who tells us all about the very specific challenges that Type 1s from rural communities like her face on a daily basis. Things like living hours away from her endocrinologist, or EVERYONE in town knowing her name but not willing to talk about her Type 1 because they didn't want to make her feel bad, or literally being only one of two Type 1s in her entire town, the other being her younger brother. It's a first hand account of the smalltown Type 1 experience and the Type 1 journey that all of us must navigate no matter where we come from. Instagram: @askmeaboutmytype1Edited, Produced, and Written by: Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow Studios

SPECIAL ALERT!! SPECIAL ALERT!! BONUS EPISODE!! BONUS EPISODE!! No this is not a drill Dia-Peoples and Type Nones! In honor of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month Ask Me About My Type 1 is releasing a bonus episode where I bring Jen Bartels back on to talk about her experience with anxiety and depression and how she feels both have been effected by her recent Type 1 diagnosis. It's an honest discussion about the very real psychological toll that Type 1 can take and one that I urge all of us to be part of this month. If you find yourself struggling, you're not alone. If you're in need of help, reach out. Friends, family, mental health professionals; there are so many people out there that care about you and want to understand what you're going through so they can help. Check out the resource links below and see which one fits you best. Always remember, you're worth it.Mental Health Resources:Beyond Type 1: https://beyondtype1.org/mental-health/National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or Call 1-800-273-8255Edited, Produced, and Written by: Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow Studious