At the JDRF Summit last January in Oklahoma City, we struck up a conversation with the father of Lily, an adorable, youngster who lives with T1D. She had on this awesome-looking watch with her blood sugar. So did her Dad. We had to explore further. In this episode, Clayton shares his family’s philosophies on parenting and empowering the T1D life. While not a “techie guy”, he managed to discover and use Night Scout… while continuing to develop an artificial pancreas in his basement. There’s some wisdom in this one folks.

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NOTES & LINKS:                                              

* Night Scout

* openaps.org

* #wearenotwaiting

* We LOVE the model for Night Scout = “pay it forward”

* John Costik – Godfather of Night Scout

* Shout out to Kelly McKeever, PWD, RN & CDE

* Podcast 12: The Diabetes Naughty Or Nice List

* Podcast 7: Person First Language, Low Carb vs. High Carb Diets, Skinny Pants Syndrome and How Close Is the Closed Loop?

Clayton’s words of advice for parents whose child is recently diagnosed:

* You’re going to be okay. You’re going to get this.

* Breath deep and just take it one step at a time.

* Clayton shares his encouraging philosophy when Lily was younger – It’s a good number because you checked it.

At the JDRF Summit last January in Oklahoma City, we struck up a conversation with the father of Lily, an adorable, youngster who lives with T1D. She had on this awesome-looking watch with her blood sugar. So did her Dad. We had to explore further. In this episode, Clayton shares his family’s philosophies on parenting and empowering the T1D life. While not a “techie guy”, he managed to discover and use Night Scout… while continuing to develop an artificial pancreas in his basement. There’s some wisdom in this one folks.ANNOUNCEMENTS:Do you or someone you know have diabetes? Would you like to share your story? We want to hear how you’ve lived your real life with the disease! Scope out what we look for in a guest post HERE!Amazon is kind enough to throw a little change our way whenever you click on this banner before shopping for all of your Halloween purchases.PROOF WE HAVE SWAG:You can score one of these killer tees by leaving us an iTunes review.

Like, click or comment on what we’re up to via our social media streams.Facebook

Twitter

InstagramSHOW NOTES:JDRF One Walk Oklahoma City

American Diabetes Association

JDRF One Summit in OKC

Dr. Domek and Sharon Domek of Diabetes Solutions of Oklahoma

Picture of Tester (aka the Bone Pricker)

Lily first pump was a Medtronic

Originally started with the InLite CGM, but switched to Dexcom

Night Scoutopenaps.org

#wearenotwaiting

We LOVE the model for Night Scout = “pay it forward”

John Costik – Godfather of Night ScoutShout out to Kelly McKeever, PWD, RN & CDEPodcast 12: The Diabetes Naughty Or Nice List

Podcast 7: Person First Language, Low Carb vs. High Carb Diets, Skinny Pants Syndrome and How Close Is the Closed Loop?Pebble WatchDana Lewis and Scott Leibrand – artificial pancreas

Raspberry Pie via the Care Link Stick

TrialNetClayton’s words of advice for parents whose child is recently diagnosed:You’re going to be okay. You’re going to get this.

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Amber loves to travel so she hit the road and ventured to Texas (one state away from our OKC home). What better way to meet fellow PWDs than traveling the southwestern countryside? Before heading out she contacted the American Diabetes Association to see if anyone in their part of town had a story to share. They totally hooked her up with Deirdre Murphy, a lovely woman who went from an original Type 2 diagnosis to eventually being re-diagnosed with Type 1. In the 30th show, Deirdre shares her 12+ year journey and reflects on living life with T2D… and now T1D, eventually coming to a place of relief at the type 1 prognosis (a rare event).

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

* Please support the advocacy efforts and future podcasts by making a 501c3 charitable donation.

* The Affiliate Page is live!

* If you would like to join this list of reputable brands, contact Penelope at [email protected].

* Stay engaged by joining the private Real Life Diabetes Virtual Happy Hour Facebook group.

* Leave an  iTunes review

* Sign up for the Diabetes Daily Grind Newsletter

* Stay Engaged: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, & Pinterest

* Amazon throws a little change our way whenever you click on this banner before shopping.

NOTES & LINKS:                                              

* Take a listen to the full DDG theme song by Mike Hosty, HERE.

* You have to be your own advocate because a lot of physicians unfortunately don’t have the knowledge to diagnosis someone with diabetes and/or properly treat you.

* Methodist Hospital in San Antonio

* Their message was kind and clear – It’s not a death sentence.

* Deirdre’s Life Philosophy: I chose to continue living my life instead of seeing my diagnosis as a death sentence. So my feeling is that I am not a diabetic, but rather a person living with diabetes.

A special thanks to the OKC and San Antonio American Diabetes Association Chapters for helping us score this podcast.

Amber loves to travel so she hit the road and ventured to Texas (one state away from our OKC home). What better way to meet fellow PWDs than traveling the southwestern countryside? Before heading out she contacted the American Diabetes Association to see if anyone in their part of town had a story to share. They totally hooked her up with Deirdre Murphy, a lovely woman who went from an original Type 2 diagnosis to eventually being re-diagnosed with Type 1. In the 30th show, Deirdre shares her 12+ year journey and reflects on living life with T2D… and now T1D, eventually coming to a place of relief at the type 1 prognosis (a rare event).

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Do you or someone you know have diabetes? Would you like to share your story? We want to hear how you’ve lived your real life with the disease! Scope out what we look for in a guest blog HERE!

Amazon is kind enough to throw a little change our way whenever you click on this banner before shopping for all of your fall wardrobe purchases.

PROOF WE HAVE SWAG:

You can score one of these killer tees by leaving us an iTunes review. (We swear this is not an elaborate photoshopping effort)

SHOW NOTES:

Feel free to stalk us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Take a listen to the full DDG theme song by Mike Hosty, HERE.

You have to be your own advocate because a lot of physicians unfortunately don’t have the knowledge to diagnosis someone with diabetes and/or properly treat you.

Find an Endocrinologist

Novo Nordisk

Cornerstones4Care

ADA

Eli Lilly and Company

Moms – LET IT GO!

Methodist Hospital in San Antonio

Their message was kind and clear – It’s not a death sentence.

After a year of giving injections, Deirdre chose to use the Animas® Vibe® system and Dexcom G4 Sensor

Deirdre’s cute wristlet carries all of her supplies. 

We LOVE Deirdre’s Life Philosophy: I chose to continue living my life instead of seeing my diagnosis as a death sentence. So my feeling is that I am not a diabetic, but rather a person living with diabetes.

Finding the right endocrinologist is key. Amber shares her recent mishap in, Back To The Drawing Board With A New Endocrinologist. 

Deirdre’s Words of Advice

See an Endo.

It’s not a death sentence

No shame

BTW: One of my diabetes culinary partners in crime resides in S.A. is coughing in the background.

A special thanks to the OKC and San Antonio American Diabetes Association Chapters for helping us score this podcast.

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One can only talk oneself for so long, right? Wrong, Amber and Ryan dedicated an entire show to each other (we thought they talked plenty already about themselves in ordinary episodes). In conversation a week prior, they realized much of life had passed by since they had a good sit-down chat. It was time t0 “catch-up” on life, diabetes, and pick-up strategies (Ryan heads to the trail and Amber heads to Whole Foods). Amber elaborates on a DDG post about her recent extraordinarily ignorant endocrinologist visit, while Ryan updates on his new, old-school approach to diabetes management.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

* Please support the advocacy efforts and future podcasts by making a 501c3 charitable donation.

* The Affiliate Page is live!

* If you would like to join this list of reputable brands, contact Penelope at [email protected].

* Stay engaged by joining the private Real Life Diabetes Virtual Happy Hour Facebook group.

* Leave an  iTunes review

* Sign up for the Diabetes Daily Grind Newsletter

* Stay Engaged: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, & Pinterest

* Amazon throws a little change our way whenever you click on this banner before shopping.

NOTES & LINKS:                                              

* Take a listen to the full DDG theme song by Mike Hosty, HERE.

* Amber’s recap, and entertaining version, of her trip to the Endo. 

* How to tell your Congress rep to lower insulin prices in this petition.

Yes, behind Amber’s face is Kelly McKeever (in RLD 28) cropped out. We move on to the next episode quickly.

One can only talk oneself for so long, right? Wrong, Amber and Ryan dedicated an entire show to each other (we thought they talked plenty already about themselves in ordinary episodes). In conversation a week prior, they realized much of life had passed by since they had a good sit-down chat. It was time t0 “catch-up” on life, diabetes, and pick-up strategies (Ryan heads to the trail and Amber heads to Whole Foods). Amber elaborates on a DDG post about her recent extraordinarily ignorant endocrinologist visit, while Ryan updates on his new, old-school approach to diabetes management.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Do you or someone you know have diabetes? Would you like to share your story? We want to hear how you’ve lived your real life with the disease! Scope out what we look for in a guest blog HERE!

Amazon is kind enough to throw a little change our way whenever you click on this banner before shopping for all of your fall wardrobe purchases.

SHOW NOTES:

Amber’s recap, and entertaining version, of her trip to the Endo. 

Yes, we know. 

How to tell your Congress rep to lower insulin prices in this petition.

Feel free to stalk us on twitter or IG @diabetesgrind

Take a listen to the full DDG theme song, by Mike Hosty, HERE.

Cheers to the highs and lows everyone. 

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Photo Courtesy Of The Harold Hamm Diabetes Center

Amber and Ryan sweet talked past guest, fellow T1D, and long-time diabetes camp enthusiast, Kelly McKeever, into joining a summer edition of the show. Kelly’s had 13+ years at camp and shares what keeps him coming back, now in a medical personnel role. In this episode they catch up on life with diabetes, cutting edge developments in diabetes tech, the camp life experience, what we learned about ourselves, and the value of having “a diabetes community in person”.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Do you or someone you know have diabetes? Would you like to share your story? We want to hear how you’ve lived your real life with the disease! Scope out what we look for in a guest blog HERE!

Amazon is kind enough to throw a little change our way whenever you click on this banner before shopping for all of your back to school purchases.

SHOW NOTES:

Congrats – Kelly McKeever is finally a CDE!

Last time Kelly joined us, we launched Podcast 12: The Guide To Surviving The Holiday Gauntlet.

Ryan and Kelly both sport Medtronic Pumps

Amber shares her recent fascination with Omnipod.

Did you know that Theresa May, the recently elected U.K. prime minister, is on the T1D team. Ryan did not, surprise.

Shout out to our man Jay Cutler, holding down the NFL T1D fort

Will you please send us a photo of you smiling?

Make sure you pump time zones are correct so you’re not bolusing at random hours…

Amber shares her recent Lantus double dosing fiasco days after posting, Unintentionally Sleep Walking Through My Diabetes Management.

Camp Endres as a part of Diabetes Solutions of Oklahoma

Scholarships are available. You can donate/send a kid to camp HERE.

Camp Blue Hawk – Harold Hamm Diabetes Center

Kiddos attend for free because of amazing donors and grants. Check out how you can help out HERE.

JDRF Mentor program

We adore the The Determined Daddies site. Check out this little guy sharing how he changes his pump site.

Camp Facebook links

Camp Blue Hawk

Camp Endres

Camp Cheer Off Challenge

Have an idea for a solid T1D summer camp cheer? Shoot us a comment.

Feel free to stalk Kelly on Twitter, @wkmckeever

Cheers to the highs and lows everyone. 

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What started as a mini pod quickly blossomed into a full blown podcast once Amber began diving into the nitty gritty as to how Tara Layman (T1D Exposed co-founder) scored a new pancreas and kidney. The question of the hour – Will two pancreases and three kidneys reverse her Type 1 diabetes diagnosis? Well, in this episode they chat openly about the pre surgery process, switching from insulin shots to a handful of pills, how important it is to have a support team and what the future holds for someone who no longer “technically” has Type 1 diabetes.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Do you or someone you know have diabetes? Would you like to share your story? We want to hear how you’ve lived your real life with the disease! Scope out what we look for in a guest blog HERE!

Amazon is kind enough to throw a little change our way whenever you click on this banner before shopping for all of your back to school purchases.

SHOW NOTES:

Get in touch with T1D Exposed on Twitter, Instagram, or their website.

Amber shares a post, Diabetes Retinopathy Is Officially On The Radar, after a scary visit to the eye doctor.

Chronic Kidney Disease

UCSF – leading centers for kidney transplants

YAY – Tara’s father was a perfect match!

Mark Your Calendars: June 28th is Tara’s Diaversary!

Transplant Net – A service that provides an outlet for donor’s families to connect with the organ recipient.

We know what you’re thinking, how big is the incision?

13 inches long

Now that Tara’s on a diabetes sabbatical, she has plenty of supplies to share with folks. Hit her up if you need Tandum Pump Supplies.

Kudos to Tara’s Support Team!

                                                                                 Tara with her mother.

                                                                              Tara with T1D Exposed Co-Founder, Kat.

Hey Grinders – We want your input. What would you call someone who received a transplant/diabetes reversal? Please drop us a comment if you come up with something clever.

We’re sad to report the T1D Exposed calendar will be put on hold… Everyone start working out now, because 2017 will be off the charts.

Real Life Diabetes Mini-Pod 21: The Human Highlight Film On His T2D Game Plan |Dominique Wilkins

Tara would love to hear from PWDs who have dealt with kidney problems and/or T1D. Feel free to shoot her an email, taralayman@gmail(dot)com.

As promised, Tara sends Amber images of her flat line/meter reading of 100.

Theme Song: We hope you enjoyed the acoustic version of our NEW theme song. Check out the live version on this Youtube link. We’re considering listing the jam on iTunes. Think we should? Let us know!

Join the iTunes Review Contest right here. 

We’re starting a revolution... On the 14th of every month, we ask PWDs to change their lancet. Yep, we know you can’t recall the last time you put in a new one so we’re banning together to make it happen. We dig hearing from you so post a picture using, #liberatethelancet and tag us in it. You’ll be cooler if you do. 

Friendly Reminder – Each and every one of us is a #walkingscienceproject. Please join us on the journey of carb counting while living the real life.

 Cheers to the highs and lows friends, until next time. 

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What’s the recipe for innovation? Funny you ask, we were thinking it went a little like this: timing, drive, wit, guts, luck, and a type 1 diabetes diagnosis. At least in Amy Tenderich’s story, all of those factors came together magically when she received her diagnosis in 2003.

Now a popular hashtag (#dblog) and convenient way to track the DOC (diabetes online community), dblogging needed its start. Amy pioneered dblogging. She launched DiabetesMine.com, an incredible patient resource for anyone interested in anything diabetes, with a journalistic slant. We love their honesty and connection, plus their interpretations of the latest diabetes research.

The DDG was pumped to have a trailblazer (who isn’t done lighting paths) on the show to discuss DiabetesMine’s story, her own experiences, and where we might be headed as a community.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Do you or someone you know have diabetes? Would you like to share your story? We want to hear how you’ve lived your real life with the disease! Scope out what we look for in a guest blog HERE!

Amazon is kind enough to throw a little change our way whenever you click on this banner before shopping. Isn’t it almost time for back to school shopping???? No? Well,  everyone still needs a slip and slide.

SHOW NOTES:

Amy’s post on her recent trip over to VEGAS.

Glucose Tabs provide fast acting carbs… Here’s a link to Ryan’s favorite flavor! 

DiabetesMine.com

Shout out to Scott Johnson for being a pioneer in the #DOC.

Joslin Diabetes Center

Alliance Health Network

Diabetic Connect

Ryan’s shares his thoughts about the advancements in T1D technology in The Long Way Back To Believing In Research.

As Amy mentioned, she has dealt with Celiac Disease in addition to T1D. Actually, they’re a fairly common combo. Check out the symptoms HERE.

Do you or someone you know have type 1 diabetes? You should check out TrialNet, an international network of researchers who are exploring ways to prevent, delay and reverse the progression of type 1 diabetes.

Theme Song: We hope you enjoyed the acoustic version of our NEW theme song. Check out the live version on this Youtube link. We’re considering listing the jam on iTunes. Think we should? Let us know!

Join the iTunes Review Contest right here. 

We’re starting a revolution... On the 14th of every month, we ask PWDs to change their lancet. Yep, we know you can’t recall the last time you put in a new one so we’re banning together to make it happen. We dig hearing from you so post a picture using, #liberatethelancet and tag us in it. You’ll be cooler if you do. 

Friendly Reminder – Each and every one of us is a #walkingscienceproject. Please join us on the journey of carb counting while living the real life.

 Cheers to the highs and lows friends, until next time. 

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The DDG invested a weekend afternoon to dispel a diabetes urban legend… HOT TUBS, and their effect on blood sugar. In this episode, they do scientific research, or something resembling the scientific method, while rambling about everyday life, social media and all things diabetes. Why hasn’t there been an experiment like this before? Well, maybe there has been, but the evidence was nowhere to be found. Leave it to the DDG to get to the bottom of this T1D fear. Bear witness folks, this is diabetes research history.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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* The Affiliate Page is live!!

* If you would like to join this list of reputable brands, contact Penelope at [email protected].

* The Just the Facts Please podcast series will soon launch featuring industry leaders and experts in the medical field. Please contact Penelope if you’re interested in learning more.

* Stay engaged by joining the private Real Life Diabetes Virtual Happy Hour Facebook group.

* Leave an  iTunes review

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* Amazon is kind enough to throw a little change our way whenever you click on this banner before shopping.

NOTES & LINKS:                                              

* Take a listen to the full DDG theme song by Mike Hosty, HERE. or check out the live version on this Youtube link

* Amy’s post on her recent trip over to VEGAS.

* Yes, someone has researched this topic. Yes, we tried to find as many links as possible to legitimate research. Here’s a list of the research and the findings:

* Hot tubs might be safe in therapy, or at least safe enough to test it as a therapy?

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