Diabetes Nerd

By Diabetes Nerd

Seriously? Another diabetes podcast? Yup. I couldn't help myself: I love talking about real life with type 1 and type 2 diabetes with friends, strangers, colleagues, and clinicians. Why not record

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FAQs about Diabetes Nerd:

How many episodes does Diabetes Nerd have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.

Diabetes Nerd episodes:

May 15, 2025This Cures Constant Hunger with Type 1 Diabetes
In this episode, Ginger Vieira and Natalie Poulton discuss their personal experience taking GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro and Ozempic for type 1 diabetes.
Thanks for tuning in!
DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen.
FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA
YOUTUBE
BOOKS
ARTICLES
PODCAST
INSTAGRAM
LINKEDIN
GINGER's DIABETES BOOKS
Stop Overeating During Lows
Exercise with Diabetes
Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
Emotional Eating with Diabetes
When I Go Low
Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D
...more
38min
May 08, 2025I Diagnosed Myself with Diabetes at 13 Years Old
In this episode, Ginger shares that funny little time in the 7th grade when she realized she had type 1 diabetes. Oh, by the way, the amazing BJ Garceau is taking over and hosting this episode!
Thanks for tuning in!
DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen.
FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA
YOUTUBE
BOOKS
ARTICLES
PODCAST
INSTAGRAM
LINKEDIN
GINGER's DIABETES BOOKS
Stop Overeating During Lows
Exercise with Diabetes
Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
Emotional Eating with Diabetes
When I Go Low
Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D
...more
49min
May 01, 2025Eversense CGM: I Didn't Realize I'd Love It This Much!
In this episode, we are just a few days into my experience with the 365-day Eversense implantable continuous glucose monitor. Feeling totally giddy about it, BJ Garceau and I discuss the insertion procedure and my first few days of gathering data compared to the Freestyle Libre 3+.
Stay tuned for real footage of the insertion procedure and my entire first week with the Eversense in next week's episode on YouTube.com/@DiabetesNerd.
Thanks for tuning in!
DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen.
FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA
YOUTUBE
BOOKS
ARTICLES
INSTAGRAM
LINKEDIN
GINGER's DIABETES BOOKS
Stop Overeating During Lows
Exercise with Diabetes
Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
Emotional Eating with Diabetes
When I Go Low
Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D
...more
35min
April 24, 2025Ali's Fight to Live: Curing Type 1 Diabetes with a Pancreas Transplant
Sounds amazing, right? Just get a new pancreas, and your type 1 diabetes will magically disappear. Not so fast. In this episode, Ali Dugger describes her life today after receiving a kidney and pancreas transplant two months ago after struggling to survive with T1D.
Connect with Ali Dugger on Facebook & Instagram
Thanks for tuning in!
DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen.
FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA
YOUTUBE
BOOKS
ARTICLES
PODCAST
INSTAGRAM
LINKEDIN
GINGER's DIABETES BOOKS
Stop Overeating During Lows
Exercise with Diabetes
Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
Emotional Eating with Diabetes
When I Go Low
Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D
...more
53min
April 17, 2025The Side-Effects Are Killing You — But Your Doctor is Clueless
In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, Tara Mayo — my best friend and business partner — shares the moment she realized her grandmother's medicine was killing her. Despite a half-dozen tests, not a single doctor ever thought to check the side effects of her medicine.

For people with diabetes, it's a big reminder to speak up, ask questions, and advocate for yourself!

Thanks for tuning in!
DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen.
FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA
YOUTUBE
BOOKS
ARTICLES
PODCAST
INSTAGRAM
LINKEDIN
GINGER's DIABETES BOOKS
Stop Overeating During Lows
Exercise with Diabetes
Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
Emotional Eating with Diabetes
When I Go Low
Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D
...more
30min
April 10, 2025Scary Diabetes Motivation: He Held a Gun to Her Head
BJ Garceau shares the very scary day that changed the entire trajectory of her life with type 1 diabetes.

Find BJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjgarceaut1d/

Thanks for tuning in!
DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen.
FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA
YOUTUBE
BOOKS
ARTICLES
PODCAST
INSTAGRAM
LINKEDIN
GINGER's DIABETES BOOKS
Stop Overeating During Lows
Exercise with Diabetes
Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
Emotional Eating with Diabetes
When I Go Low
Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D
...more
41min

FAQs about Diabetes Nerd:

How many episodes does Diabetes Nerd have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.