Ask Me About My Type 1

Now, this is probably the Type 1iest episode of Ask Me About My Type 1 to date! Episode 8 is coming at all of you with FOUR TIMES the Type 1 as I sit down with Instagramer Jillian Rippolone (@t1dchick), power-lifter Chris Ruden (@chrisruden), AND blogger Paloma Kemak (@glitterglucose). We take questions from their followers and get real AND honest about how there should be no shame in ANYBODY'S T1 game, how TSA really isn't as bad as some Type 1 airport horror stories might suggest, and how it's all about the delivery when talking Type 1 for the first time with that special someone. Prepare to get your T1D Chicked, your Chris Rudened, and your Glitter thoroughly Glucosed on this dia-celeb studded episode of Ask Me About My Type 1.  The answers will most certainly surprise you!Edited, Produced, and Written by : Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow Studios

Ask Me About My Type 1 is back from spring break and do I have a show for you! I'm back at it with the Q & A format and let me tell you this episode is filled with all kinds of Qs and really thought provoking As! Listen to Dave tell us all about his experiences studying abroad with his Type 1, how much diabetes misrepresentation on late night talk shows really ticks him off (#dobetterjimmyfallon), AND Dave introduces a new way for you Type Nones to get a sense of the kinds of decisions we Type 1s have to make on the daily.  We also learn about the financial burden that is Type 1 withOUT health insurance and what worries both Dave and I the most about our Type 1. Links:Beyond Type 1:  https://beyondtype1.org/Interview with Aerie Model @evie_ann:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAD0s0SgiFE&t=323s Edited, Produced, and Written by: Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow Studios

I'm back on with Erika talking about all things Type 1 in Part Two of Ask Me About My Type 1s: Special Topics in Type 1. My very special friend from Canada and I discuss my differing experiences with Type 1 intimacy, our thoughts on Type 1 data sharing on social media, and how very important it is to be aware of just how taxing the Type 1 of it all can be on our mental health. We also go behind the closed door and into the bedroom when we answer questions from Erika's Instagram followers. To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode follow the links below.Resource Links:Beyond Type 1 Mental Health Resource Page:  https://beyondtype1.org/mental-health/ The Confidence Klinik on Instagram: @theconfidenceklinikErika Arff on Instagram: @erikaarff Edited, Produced, and Written by: Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow Studios

On this, the first of a VERY special TWO PART episode of Ask Me About My Type 1 I bring on Erika, my very special friend from Canada, and we take a deeper look into topics from past episodes. Erika and I talk about the pros AND cons of Type 1 camp, what we both think about glucose tabs, and our thoughts on whether or not it's possible for Type Nones to really "get it". We also go over Type 1 identity and the labels that may, or may not, come with it. We mentioned a lot of great Type 1 resources and organizations during this episode. If you're interested in any of them and would like to learn more links can be found down below.  Links Beyond Type 1: https://beyondtype1.org/ Connected in Motion: https://www.connectedinmotion.ca/ The Confidence Klinik Instagram Page: @theconfidenceklinik Organising Chaos: https://www.organising-chaos.com/Edited, Produced, and Written by: Walt Drennan Hosted by: Walt Drennan Music by: Afterglow Studios

On this VERY special episode of Ask Me About My Type 1, I'm doing things a little differently. This time I get put in the hot seat to answer all the questions. Bethany, who as a Spoonie is no stranger to chronic illness herself, hears all about my diagnosis at the age of 12, my struggle with coming to terms with said diagnosis, and just a few of the MANY things about Type 1 that stress me the frick out! We also talk about our shared experience of not feeling entirely understood by our peers and we share exactly what we think of health insurance companies (SPOLIER: we hate them).Edited, Written, and Produced by: Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow Studios

On this episode of Ask Me About Type 1 Tayler learns all about why not everyone has a pump, some Type 1 vocabulary, and how candy can (sometimes) be medicinal. Leah also tells us about her weeks-long diagnosis, how Instagram helped her cope, and what just talking about her Type 1 really means to her. Edited, Produced, and Written by: Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow Studios

On this episode of Ask Me About My Type 1 Olivia tells us all about the perils of pump placement, how both of her legs are in fact real, and the struggles of being vulnerable but also staying cute. Carli also lets us in on what it's like being there since the beginning of your friends Type 1 and how that doesn't necessarily make things any easier. Edited, Written, and Produced by: Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow Studios

On this episode of Ask Me About My Type 1 Sallie learns all about pumps, the differences between highs and lows, and exactly what checking your blood sugar feels like. Maggie also tells us about her very educational Diaversary celebration and what happened when her high school tennis coach just didn't get it. Edited, Produced, and Written by: Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow Studios

The official trailer is live and here to teach you everything you need to know about the newest Q&A show all about Type 1 Diabetes! Learn all about Ask Me About Type 1s humble Broadway beginnings... sort of, hear about what to expect this season, and quiz your Non-Type 1 friends at the end to see if they caught the bathroom related Type 1 fast fact. The very first episode of Ask Me About My Type 1 rolls out on February 11th. The answers may surprise you! Edited, Produced, and Written by: Walt DrennanHosted by: Walt DrennanMusic by: Afterglow Studios