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What's it like training for a marathon with type 1 diabetes (T1D)? Just ask Erika Szumel, Marketing Coordinator at Blue Circle Health. Erika ran her first marathon with Beyond Type 1 in 2022.

Erika went from 0 to 26.2 miles in under one year at the TCS New York City Marathon! A seriously impressive feat for any runner, much less one living with T1D.

In this episode, Erika shares her inspiring journey, lessons learned along the way, and the advice she'd share with others who have big goals with type 1 diabetes.

🔵 Check out the awesome work Erika and her team are doing at bluecirclehealth.org.

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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.

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• 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

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In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd podcast, I chat with expert Melissa Slemp about the intersection of type 1 diabetes and women's health, focusing on the challenges of navigating perimenopause.

Together, we explore the hormonal changes that affect blood sugar management, the significance of lifestyle adjustments, and the benefits of hormone replacement therapy.

T1D is tricky enough. Women with diabetes need (and deserve) support when it comes to balancing all of these hormones. Yeesh!

Follow Melissa for more tips on perimenopause and type 1 diabetes:

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• Type 1 in Midlife podcast
• Type 1 in Midlife Instagram

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• 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

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In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we catch up with Ali Dugger five months after her pancreas and kidney transplant. While she’s now insulin-free, her journey is far from challenge-free, and her gratitude through it all is nothing short of inspiring.

Ali opens up about what life really looks like after a transplant, the ups and downs she’s faced, and the mindset that keeps her moving forward. Her story is a powerful reminder of resilience, hope, and the reality of life beyond type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Stay tuned—we’ll be checking in with Ali again soon for the next chapter of her journey.

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• Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
• Emotional Eating with Diabetes
• When I Go Low
• Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D

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Emergency preparedness is crucial in today's world, especially if you live with a chronic illness like type 1 diabetes (T1D). It's a sobering reality, but we can take proactive steps to improve our safety and security in these situations.

This week, we spoke with BJ Garceau to discuss the troubling rise of violence in public settings such as healthcare offices and the unique challenges faced by individuals living with T1D during emergencies.

BJ shares a personal experience of being in a lockdown at work, including how she handled it, the conversations she's had with her parents since, and the importance of raising awareness to enhance safety measures and encourage support from tech companies.

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• Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D

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Managing type 1 diabetes while chasing fitness goals isn’t easy, but it is possible.

In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, I sit down with personal trainer and T1D advocate Lachlan Trowell, who was diagnosed at 14 and now helps others take control of their health.

From the truth about protein and energy balance to practical tips for nutrition, exercise, and sustainable weight management, Lachy shares how to build a stronger, healthier life with diabetes.

Listen now to learn how fitness and food can work with your diabetes, not against it.

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Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) often means constant focus on food, numbers, and control, which can sometimes spiral into disordered eating.

In this powerful episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we speak with guest expert Beth Braun, PhD, to explore the connection between diabetes and eating disorders, such as emotional eating, binge eating, and diabulimia.

Beth works closely with diabetes nonprofits such as the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), running support groups and integrating body and mind wellness. 

Beth shares her expertise in behavioral medicine and nutrition, providing practical strategies to develop a healthier relationship with food, handle triggers, and address the psychological challenges specific to diabetes management.

Whether you’re struggling yourself, supporting someone you love, or simply want to gain a deeper understanding of this issue, this conversation offers candid insights, practical tools, and hope for recovery.

If you'd like to get in touch with Beth to discuss any of the topics mentioned in today's episode, send her an email: [email protected]. 

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• Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
• Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
• Emotional Eating with Diabetes
• When I Go Low
• Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D

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In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd podcast, I chat with Lindsay Cohen, a mother and advocate living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). You might know her as Mama Betes on social media.

In this episode, we discuss the use of GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic, in managing diabetes, particularly for women. Lindsay shares her personal experiences with GLP-1s, including the challenges of insurance approval and the benefits of microdosing.

This conversation highlights the importance of personalized dosing and the potential of GLP-1s to ease the burden of diabetes management. Especially if you live with type 1, like us!

• Mama Betes Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/mamabetesglp1thrivetribe/
• Mama Betes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamabetesblog/
• Mama Betes Website: https://mama-betes.com/

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• 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

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In this week's episode, I sat down with Naomi, the founder of Glow Gummies, to discuss her standout product for managing low blood sugar. If you live with type 1 diabetes (T1D), you've probably heard of Glow Gummies! They're the hottest new product.

They're gluten-free, vegan, and made with all-natural ingredients. Naomi discusses how customer feedback is essential for product development and flavor options. She is also committed to providing education about diabetes management to Glow Gummies users.

You've heard of Glow Gummies' story before, but you might not know Naomi's. Join me as I explore the woman behind it all. She's worth getting to know!

Thanks for tuning in! Shop Glow Gummies here. Use the code GINGER20 to get 20% off your purchase.

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• Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
• Emotional Eating with Diabetes
• When I Go Low
• Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D

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Ginger sat down with Kelsey Conover, known as @t1disco on Instagram, to discuss the challenges, successes, and chaos of living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). 

Kelsey is used to being in the driver's seat with type 1 diabetes (T1D). After feeling territorial about her management, she finally decided to let her long-term boyfriend sit in the passenger seat, and is grateful to have a great person in that role.

Additionally, Kelsey shares how she used ChatGPT to improve her A1C by 30% after moving to a new city! From navigating a complicated healthcare system to the emotional side of T1D and relationships, nothing is off the table in this conversation.

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• Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
• Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
• Emotional Eating with Diabetes
• When I Go Low
• Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D

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Are you afraid of going outside your target blood sugar range? Have you ever worked so hard to stay within it that it backfired?

Ginger and BJ talk about navigating unconsciousness, experiencing seizures, the devils on their backs, and the demon of obsession in life with T1D.

If you've ever felt stuck with time-in-range issues, we invite you to join this discussion.

Your comfort zone might not be healthy for you. We discuss how to develop a healthy mindset around time in range and more in this episode. Thanks for joining me, BJ! I love having you as a guest.

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• Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
• Emotional Eating with Diabetes
• When I Go Low
• Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D

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