In Episode 65 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team share why they became Diabetes Care and Education Specialists.

Some were inspired by life-changing healthcare professionals. Some were inspired by Gary Scheiner, but every clinician on the IDS team continues to be motivated by a desire to improve the lives of people living with diabetes.

Jennifer Smith, RD, LD, CDCES is the Director of Lifestyle and Nutrition for Integrated Diabetes Services. She is renowned for her expertise in nutrition, diabetes education, and athletic performance. Having lived with type 1 diabetes since childhood, Jennifer offers unique insight into day-to-day diabetes management, pregnancy, sports nutrition, and technology integration.

Dana Roseman, MPH, CDCES, RDN, LDN, is the Director of Technology and Applied Research for Integrated Diabetes Services. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, she has spent nearly 20 years improving diabetes care through technology, research, and patient education—including expertise with insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, and hybrid closed-loop systems.

Tavia Vital BSN, BA, RN, CDCES is the Director of Intensive Diabetes Management for Integrated Diabetes Services. Tavia is a Registered Nurse, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and Certified Trainer on most makes/models of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems. Having lived with type one diabetes for over 40 years, she understands that each person’s experiences and needs are unique.

Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES is an award-winning Certified Diabetes Educator, Masters-level Exercise Physiologist and person with type-1 diabetes since 1985.  He is the owner of Integrated Diabetes Services and is actively involved with many diabetes related organizations as a volunteer and clinical advisor.

Kristi Paguio LMSW, CDCES, CSOWM is a licensed clinical social worker, diabetes care and education specialist, and certified specialist in obesity and weight management. Kristi was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2000 and has specialized in the mental and emotional aspects of diabetes since that time. 

Kathryn Gentile-Alvarez, MS, ACSM-CEP, EIM II, CPT, CSNC, CDCES is the Director of Exercise Physiology, Teen/Young Adult Specialist for Integrated Diabetes Services. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age twelve, Kathryn’s work focuses on using advanced technology and personalized exercise prescriptions to help people with diabetes manage their health and thrive.

Alicia Downs,  RN, MSN, CDCES,  BC-ADM experienced years of mis-diagnoses and ineffective treatments that gave her the incentive to take the lead in her own health care and educate those around her. Alicia is passionate about providing educated compassionate informed and equitable care to all people.

Anna Sabino MSW, CDCES has been living with T1D for over 30 years and proudly offers expert emotional health counseling for children, adults, and families with T1D.  Her areas of expertise include family dynamics, crisis management, anxiety, depression, burnout, and post-traumatic stress.

Dr Paula Diab PhD, CDCES is a Family Physician and Diabetologist who runs a multi-disciplinary practice specializing in the management of chronic diseases, particularly diabetes and obesity in South Africa. Her approach is to walk the journey with her patients and to allow them to manage their disease rather than allow the disease to define who they are.

✔️What influenced each team member’s decision to become a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.

✔️ How Gary’s team of specialists came together to create the Integrated Diabetes Services team that you know today.

00:22 Welcome and introduction

01:05 Kristi’s why

02:46 Who changed Gary’s career path

03:46 When Tavia had to sit through a diabetes class

07:01 Paula’s Google search

09:03 From Fangirl to team member

12:15 The value of experiential knowledge

19:52 How life made Dana pivot her career

21:24 Jenny wanted to be a vet

24:36 I want to be Gary Scheiner!

🔵Website: integrateddiabetes.com

🔵 Follow on Social Media: @integrated_diabetes_services and @ integrateddiabetesservices on Facebook

🔵To work with the Integrated Diabetes Services Team , visit https://integrateddiabetes.com/how-to-start-the-process/ ,  or email [email protected]

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The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.

In Episode 64 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, Integrated Diabetes Services clinician Kristi Paguio sits down with Amy Sczepanski to discuss her remarkable mental health journey.

Amy candidly reflects on her experiences moving beyond suicide attempts to building a fulfilling life, highlighting pivotal moments that reshaped her path. The conversation delves into the transformative power of therapy, emphasizing the importance of addressing both mental and physical aspects of healing.

Together, Kristi and Amy explore how unconditional love, effective medication, and actively seeking support from the medical community play essential roles in overcoming despair and fostering well-being.

Listeners gain insight into the significance of self-acceptance, the value of supportive relationships, and practical strategies for nurturing mental health while living with type 1 diabetes.

Important Notice: This episode contains frank discussions about mental health crises, including suicide, as well as strong language.

Kristi Paguio LMSW, CDCES, CSOWM is a licensed clinical social worker, diabetes care and education specialist, and certified specialist in obesity and weight management. Kristi has been working in the field of diabetes since 2007 and has had the privilege of working with people across the lifespan who are impacted by diabetes.  She has experience working with adults, children, athletes, pregnancy, and weight management.

Kristi was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2000 and has specialized in the mental and emotional aspects of diabetes since that time. 

Amy Sczepanski has been navigating life with diabetes since 1997 and is now adventuring her way from the redwoods of Eureka, California to her new home in Pennsylvania. Amy brings energy, empathy, and a sense of humor to her new role at Integrated Diabetes Services working with clients and clinicians alike. She is a proud cat mom, avid lover of all things outdoors, and is happily diving into work that she loves.

✔️How people hide their emotional pain behind their diabetes.

✔️Mental health struggles are hard to discuss with others.

✔️ When your mental health isn’t doing well, your diabetes won’t be doing well either.

✔️Professional therapy is more valuable than you think.

✔️There is no shame in taking medication for your brain health.

00:15 Welcome and introductions

03:10 Introduction to Amy's Journey

07:35 The Turning Point: A Cry for Help

13:26 Finding the helpers

15:22 Amy’s path of self abuse

18:42 The baby steps to Amy's healing journey

23:06 The Power of Shared Stories

25:33 Diabetes is the burden, not you!

27:57 Finding the right tools with your healthcare team

31:51 Tips for improved mental and physical well-being

35:13 The IDS team gets it

39:01 Final thoughts

Jenny Smith, Integrated Diabetes Services

🔵Website: integrateddiabetes.com

🔵 Follow on Social Media: @integrated_diabetes_services and @ integrateddiabetesservices on Facebook

If you’re looking for real, personalized support for life with diabetes, you’re in the right place. Our team brings 269+ years of lived experience and 172+ years of professional expertise to the table—and we don’t say “we get it” lightly. Nearly 90% of our clinicians live with type 1 diabetes themselves, so when we talk about carb counting at midnight or troubleshooting a stubborn sensor… we’ve been there. If you want guidance from people who understand the science and the lived reality, give us a call or schedule an appointment anytime: https://integrateddiabetes.com/appointments/

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Episode 63 of Think Like a Pancreas-The Podcast is part two of a two-part series with clinician, Kathryn Gentile-Alvarez and Ali Adler.

Ali shares how her family can remain sane despite having two young children with type 1 diabetes. Her oldest son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 2.5 years old and his younger brother one year later when he was just 18 months. Learn about the support systems that they have put in place that improves the health and well-being of the entire family.

Kathryn Gentile-Alvarez, MS, ACSM-CEP, EIM II, CPT, CSNC, CDCES is the Director of Exercise Physiology, Teen/Young Adult Specialist for Integrated Diabetes Services. As a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and Exercise Physiologist, she specializes in sports performance, technology integration—including open-source and DIY systems—and counseling young people and families affected by type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed herself at age twelve, Kathryn holds degrees in Exercise Physiology from Ave Maria University and West Chester University, and certifications from ACSM and ISSA. Her work focuses on using advanced technology and personalized exercise prescriptions to help people with diabetes manage their health and thrive.

Ali Adler is a devoted mom who is navigating the extraordinary challenge of raising two young children with type 1 diabetes. Her journey began when her oldest son, Tom, was diagnosed at just two and a half years old. Drawing on her experience from her brother’s diagnosis during her teenage years, Ali recognized the signs and acted quickly. One year later, her youngest son, Joe, was also diagnosed, making diabetes management a central part of family life. Ali shares her story to help other parents find strength, create systems that work, and embrace resilience in the face of unexpected challenges.

✔️Diabetes always goes wrong right before an appointment with a specialist.

✔️A bad diabetes day is often just a day.

✔️ Mistakes can happen to the best of us.  

✔️ Don’t skimp on your sleep.

00:16 Welcome and introductions

01:34 Tom and Joe’s diabetes diagnosis

05:23  The struggles around finding diabetes care

08:20 Investing in an Au Pair

11:58 Other childcare options

13:18 There is no way to speed up the grief process

15:38 The silver lining of a type 1 diabetes diagnosis

17:27 And then there was celiac disease

21:51 Diabetes always goes wrong when you need it to go right.

22:56 Re-evaluating a negativity bias

25:33 The need to be “on” all of the time

26:14 How IDS helped them to sleep safely at night

30:20 The most important tool in their diabetes management system

TrialNet

     https://www.trialnet.org/

https://integrateddiabetes.com/how-to-start-the-process/

Three moms and a diabetes diagnosis. 

Joanne Milo, Empowered Aging. Proactive Strategies for Seniors with Type 1 Diabetes

🔵Website: integrateddiabetes.com

🔵 Follow on Social Media: @integrated_diabetes_services and @ integrateddiabetesservices on Facebook

If you’re looking for real, personalized support for life with diabetes, you’re in the right place. Our team brings 269+ years of lived experience and 172+ years of professional expertise to the table—and we don’t say “we get it” lightly. Nearly 90% of our clinicians live with type 1 diabetes themselves, so when we talk about carb counting at midnight or troubleshooting a stubborn sensor… we’ve been there. If you want guidance from people who understand the science and the lived reality, give us a call or schedule an appointment anytime: https://integrateddiabetes.com/appointments/

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Disclaimer

The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.

Episode 62 of Think Like a Pancreas-The Podcast is part one of a two-part series. Clinician, Kathryn Gentile-Alvarez speaks with Ali Adler about raising two toddlers with type 1 diabetes. 

Ali shares how she diagnosed her oldest son when he was 2.5 years old and his younger brother one year later when he was just 18 months. Learn about the emotional impact that it has had on this young family, as well as the steps that they have taken towards finding technology improves the health and well-being of the entire family.

Kathryn Gentile-Alvarez, MS, ACSM-CEP, EIM II, CPT, CSNC, CDCES is the Director of Exercise Physiology, Teen/Young Adult Specialist for Integrated Diabetes Services. As a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and Exercise Physiologist, she specializes in sports performance, technology integration—including open-source and DIY systems—and counseling young people and families affected by type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed herself at age twelve, Kathryn holds degrees in Exercise Physiology from Ave Maria University and West Chester University, and certifications from ACSM and ISSA. Her work focuses on using advanced technology and personalized exercise prescriptions to help people with diabetes manage their health and thrive.

Ali Adler is a devoted mom who is navigating the extraordinary challenge of raising two young children with type 1 diabetes. Her journey began when her oldest son, Tom, was diagnosed at just two and a half years old. Drawing on her experience from her brother’s diagnosis during her teenage years, Ali recognized the signs and acted quickly. One year later, her youngest son, Joe, was also diagnosed, making diabetes management a central part of family life. Ali shares her story to help other parents find strength, create systems that work, and embrace resilience in the face of unexpected challenges.

✔️You can do everything right and things can still go wrong.

✔️It is okay to embrace technology at your own speed.

✔️The grief of a diabetes diagnosis lingers.

✔️Even seasoned type 1 clinicians find the toddler years a special challenge.

00:16 Welcome and Introductions

02:00 Tom and Joe's diabetes diagnosis stories

06:03 The impact of diabetes diagnosis on the family’s emotional health.

07:04 The decision to test for antibodies…or not

08:12 One diabetes is not like the other.

09:53 The unique diabetes challenges of toddlers and small children

12:21 Kathyrn’s diabetes journey

16:06 The technology journey is a marathon

24:56 Taking a diabetes technology break

TrialNet

     https://www.trialnet.org/

🔵Website: integrateddiabetes.com

🔵 Follow on Social Media: @integrated_diabetes_services and @ integrateddiabetesservices on Facebook

🔵To work with the Integrated Diabetes Services Team , visit https://integrateddiabetes.com/how-to-start-the-process/ ,  or email [email protected]

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The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.

In episode 61 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, clinicians, Jennifer Smith, Tavia Vital, and Dana Roseman share proven strategies for effective glucose management starting with the essentials of insulin timing. They offer practical advice to help you optimize your insulin delivery system, making it work for your unique needs.

Just as strong relationships rely on clear communication, so does successful diabetes management. Jenny, Tavia, and Dana explain how to use what you know to confidently handle unfamiliar foods and navigate holiday gatherings. They further share the importance of using pre-boluses and recognizing post-meal glucose patterns to make your diabetes care less stressful and more predictable

Jennifer Smith, RD, LD, CDCES is the Director of Lifestyle and Nutrition for Integrated Diabetes Services. She is renowned for her expertise in nutrition, diabetes education, and athletic performance. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Biology from the University of Wisconsin, Jennifer is a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, a certified trainer for insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors, as well as a published author. Having lived with type 1 diabetes since childhood, Jennifer offers unique insight into day-to-day diabetes management, pregnancy, sports nutrition, and technology integration.

Dana Roseman, MPH, CDCES, RDN, LDN, is the Director of Technology and Applied Research for Integrated Diabetes Services. She is a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and Registered Dietitian with a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago, a Bachelor’s in Science from the University of Texas at Austin, and clinical nutrition training from UT Southwestern Medical Center. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, she has spent nearly 20 years improving diabetes care through technology, research, and patient education—including expertise with insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, and hybrid closed-loop systems. Dana serves as Research Information Liaison for the Dallas JDRF, is active on nonprofit boards, and empowers people with diabetes to thrive physically and mentally, making her a leading voice in diabetes innovation.

Tavia Vital BSN, BA, RN, CDCES is the Director of Intensive Diabetes Management for Integrated Diabetes Services. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Regis University in Denver, Colorado after receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from the University of Iowa. Tavia is a Registered Nurse, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and Certified Trainer on most makes/models of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems. Having lived with type one diabetes for over 40 years, she understands that each person’s experiences and needs are unique. She strives to be an expert resource on intensive diabetes management options.

✔️ The basics on how insulin works.

✔️ Your blood sugar level must go up before it goes down after eating.

✔️ How to use what you know mixed with of the box thinking to create bg success.

✔️ How to best put clothes on your breakfast carbohydrates

✔️Your AID system doesn’t always know best.

✔️ BG levels won’t always be perfect no matter how hard you try.

00:13 Welcome and Introduction

04:29 Understanding insulin get the optimal glucose excursion after a meal.

09:12 Using preferenced meals to guide you when eating something new.

11:13 The same meal. The same time. Different results. What now??

15:44 Slowing the rise of standard breakfast foods.

18:57 Mastering the “suspension” of insulin before meals in AID systems.

23:22 When you don’t have time to wait for targeted bg levels to bolus.

24:30 The secret to great blood sugar levels during the holidays.

28:21 Pre-bolus guidelines.

30:55 Benefits of Loop or Trio for insulin, bolus timing, and food coverage.

36:53 The super-bolus.

40:24 Your diabetes may vary.

Glucose Goddess—Jessie Inchauspe https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Jessie-Inchauspe/author/B093K86K1Z

John Walsh—Pumping Insulin https://www.amazon.ca/stores/John-Walsh/author/B009KTDCKM

🔵Website: integrateddiabetes.com

🔵 Follow on Social Media: @integrated_diabetes_services and @ integrateddiabetesservices on Facebook

🔵To work with the Integrated Diabetes Services Team , visit https://integrateddiabetes.com/how-to-start-the-process/ ,  or email [email protected]

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The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.

In the 60th episode of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, Dr. Paula Diab sits down with Mr. South Africa contestant Darryn Webster and online influencer Kirsten De Klerk to discuss how they leverage their public profiles to promote diabetes awareness.

Together, Darryn and Kirsten are dedicated to educating others about the signs and symptoms of diabetes and empowering people to thrive while living with the condition. Darryn raises awareness through his celebrity platform as a Mr. South Africa contestant, while Kirsten inspires and connects with the diabetes community through her Instagram initiative, "Everyday is Diabetes Day," where she shares resources and leads charitable efforts.

✔️ The importance of connection in diabetes management.

✔️ We are stronger when united with one voice.

✔️ The value of sharing your story in high profile places.

Dr. Paula Diab PhD, CDCES is a Family Physician and Diabetologist who runs a multi-disciplinary practice specializing in the management of chronic diseases, particularly diabetes and obesity in South Africa. Her approach is to walk the journey with her patients and to allow them to manage their disease rather than allow the disease to define who they are.

She earned her undergraduate medical degree from the University of Cape Town in 2000 and then returned to her home province of KwaZulu-Natal to establish her career and continue her post-graduate studies. She is certified as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist in the US. Despite carrying the burden of being the only member of the IDS clinical team without type 1 Diabetes, her skills and passion for diabetes care & education are exemplary (she did successfully manage her own gestational diabetes during her pregnancies).

Darryn Webster works in medical sales and is currently competing in the Mr. South Africa competition. His campaign focus is diabetes awareness. With so many South Africans currently diagnosed with the disease, Darryn has seen firsthand through his work just how widespread and misunderstood diabetes is. He plans to use the Mr. South Africa platform to spread education, awareness, and support to those living with it.

Kirsten De Klerk began her Instagram account, Everyday is diabetes day as a way to keep herself accountable in managing her type 1 diabetes. As her following grew, Kirsten became a diabetes advocate. She is the co-founder of SA Diabetes Advocacy, an IDF Young Leader in Diabetes, and a Campaign Manager at Treeshake.

00:13 Welcome and Introduction

02:01 Meet Darryn Webster, Mr. South Africa Contestant

02:56 Meet Kirsten De Klerk, diabetes advocate

06:14 Every day is diabetes day

10:28 How a bid to be Mr. South Africa is helping the diabetes community

14:25 With diabetes awareness comes improved health outcomes

17:33 The value of a lived experience in diabetes awareness and education

21:55 When Darryn wins Mr. South Africa

26:27 How to partner with Kristen’s diabetes efforts

28:52 Everyone has a role to play in diabetes advocacy

https://www.instagram.com/everydayisdiabetesday/

South Africa Diabetes Advocacy  https://www.diabetesadvocacy.org.za/

Treeshake https://treeshake.com/

Sweet Life https://sweetlife.org.za/

Mr. South Africa https://www.mrsa.co.za/event-list

The Burden of Diabetes and Self-Advocacy https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-efpit-196bb75

🔵Website: integrateddiabetes.com

🔵 Follow on Social Media: @integrated_diabetes_services and @ integrateddiabetesservices on Facebook

🔵To work with the Integrated Diabetes Services Team , visit https://integrateddiabetes.com/how-to-start-the-process/ ,  or email [email protected]

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Disclaimer

The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.

In episode three of our ongoing nutrition series, Jennifer Smith and Dana Roseman dive into the unique challenges of holiday eating for people living with diabetes. They share practical strategies for insulin management, discuss the benefits of technology in diabetes care, and highlight the importance of accepting blood sugar fluctuations during festive meals. Before heading into another holiday season, tune in to hear Jenny and Dana’s expert tips and personal insights for managing diabetes and enjoying the festivities.

Dana Roseman, MPH, CDCES, RDN, LDN, is the Director of Technology and Applied Research for Integrated Diabetes Services. She is a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and Registered Dietitian with a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago, a Bachelor’s in Science from the University of Texas at Austin, and clinical nutrition training from UT Southwestern Medical Center. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, she has spent nearly 20 years improving diabetes care through technology, research, and patient education—including expertise with insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, and hybrid closed-loop systems. Dana serves as Research Information Liaison for the Dallas JDRF, is active on nonprofit boards, and empowers people with diabetes to thrive physically and mentally, making her a leading voice in diabetes innovation.

Jennifer Smith, RD, LD, CDCES is the Director of Lifestyle and Nutrition for Integrated Diabetes Services. She is renowned for her expertise in nutrition, diabetes education, and athletic performance. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Biology from the University of Wisconsin, Jennifer is a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, a certified trainer for insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors, as well as a published author. Having lived with type 1 diabetes since childhood, Jennifer offers unique insight into day-to-day diabetes management, pregnancy, sports nutrition, and technology integration.

✔️The importance of knowing how your insulin delivery system works.

✔️ Ways to spend more time socializing and less time monitoring blood sugar levels over the holidays.

✔️ Large meals require longer insulin delivery.

✔️ How fasting holidays can help your diabetes management.

00:13  Welcome and introduction

02:59  Knowing your insulin delivery system

06:54  And then comes a GLP-1

07:47   Out of the box thinking helps with holiday eating

09:59  Making Peace with Blood Sugar Fluctuations

11:40  Strategies for Enjoying Holiday Treats

15:03  Jenny’s insulin strategy for her Thanksgiving meal

18:09  Adding physical activities to the holidays

19:38  What to do when the holiday requires fasting

22:52  Sitting, Drinking, and being Stressed! Final tips to get you through the holidays

 IDS Diabetes Experts, The Trynamic Trio Share Personal Experiences with Open-Source Application

https://youtu.be/peMzQHn1j9w?si=-oe74TUOIWGy287w

Trio: An Open Source Overview

https://integrateddiabetes.com/diy-services-support/

🔵Website: integrateddiabetes.com

🔵 Follow on Social Media: @integrated_diabetes_services and @ integrateddiabetesservices on Facebook

🔵To work with the Integrated Diabetes Services Team , visit https://integrateddiabetes.com/how-to-start-the-process/ ,  or email [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you never miss an episode.

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Disclaimer

The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.

In Episode 58 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, we pull back the curtain on the final three clinicians!

Enjoy a candid conversation with Kathryn Gentile-Alvarez, Jennifer Smith, and Dana Roseman.

Kathryn Gentile-Alvarez, MS, ACSM-CEP, EIM II, CPT, CSNC, CDCES is the Director of Exercise Physiology, Teen/Young Adult Specialist for Integrated Diabetes Services. As a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and Exercise Physiologist, she specializes in sports performance, technology integration—including open-source and DIY systems—and counseling young people and families affected by type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed herself at age twelve, Kathryn holds degrees in Exercise Physiology from Ave Maria University and West Chester University, and certifications from ACSM and ISSA. Her work focuses on using advanced technology and personalized exercise prescriptions to help people with diabetes manage their health and thrive.

Jennifer Smith, RD, LD, CDCES is the Director of Lifestyle and Nutrition for Integrated Diabetes Services. She is renowned for her expertise in nutrition, diabetes education, and athletic performance. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Biology from the University of Wisconsin, Jennifer is a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, a certified trainer for insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors, as well as a published author. Having lived with type 1 diabetes since childhood, Jennifer offers unique insight into day-to-day diabetes management, pregnancy, sports nutrition, and technology integration.

Dana Roseman, MPH, CDCES, RDN, LDN, is the Director of Technology and Applied Research for Integrated Diabetes Services. She is a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and Registered Dietitian with a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago, a Bachelor’s in Science from the University of Texas at Austin, and clinical nutrition training from UT Southwestern Medical Center. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, she has spent nearly 20 years improving diabetes care through technology, research, and patient education—including expertise with insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, and hybrid closed-loop systems. Dana serves as Research Information Liaison for the Dallas JDRF, is active on nonprofit boards, and empowers people with diabetes to thrive physically and mentally, making her a leading voice in diabetes innovation.

✔️ Who wanted to be Gary Scheiner when they grew up.

✔️ How they found their way to using open-sourced insulin delivery systems.

✔️ Who has never been on ice skates.

✔️ Which team members wanted to be veterinarians when they were small.

✔️ How diabetes devices could be dangerous in a Zombie apocalypse.

00:14  Welcome and introductions

00:54  Kathryn, Jenny, and Dana's Personal Journeys to Diabetes Education

05:26  Very different paths to surviving the college years with diabetes

09:50  The Aha moment in their diabetes care

12:30  How they found their way to use DIY Looping technology

16:06  Where in the world are the Integrated Diabetes Team clinicians?

16:30  Sports and Physical Activities they enjoy

18:41  When muscle memory failed Kathryn and Dana

20:53  The love...and hate for running

24:38  Gravy, the part-time Diabetes Alert Dog

25:08  The power of the Trynamic Trio

28:55  Everyone experiences diabetes mistakes

31:57  Noises that will get you killed in an apocalypse

 IDS Diabetes Experts, The Trynamic Trio Share Personal Experiences with Open-Source Application

https://youtu.be/peMzQHn1j9w?si=-oe74TUOIWGy287w

Trio: An Open Source Overview

https://integrateddiabetes.com/diy-services-support/

🔵Website: integrateddiabetes.com

🔵 Follow on Social Media: @integrated_diabetes_services and @ integrateddiabetesservices on Facebook

🔵To work with the Integrated Diabetes Services Team , visit https://integrateddiabetes.com/how-to-start-the-process/ ,  or email [email protected]

If you enjoyed this episode subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you never miss an episode.

Also, leave a review to let us know what you think, and share this episode with others who will enjoy it as well!

Disclaimer

The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.

With the increasing number of individuals living more than fifty years with type 1 diabetes, Episode 57 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast features Kathryn Alvarez, Director of Exercise Physiology and Teen/Young Adult Specialist at Integrated Diabetes Services, in conversation with blogger and advocate Joanne Milo.

Together, they discuss strategies for effectively navigating the later stages of life with type 1 diabetes like the importance of community support, emergency preparedness, and advocacy for better healthcare for aging individuals with Type 1 Diabetes.

This episode is sponsored by Tempramed, makers of Vivi Cap

https://tempramed.com/pages/vivi-cap-boxd

Kathryn Gentile-Alvarez, MS, ACSM-CEP, EIM II, CPT, CSNC, CDCES is the Director of Exercise Physiology, Teen/Young Adult Specialist for Integrated Diabetes Services. As a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and Exercise Physiologist, she specializes in sports performance, technology integration—including open-source and DIY systems—and counseling young people and families affected by type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed herself at age twelve, Kathryn holds degrees in Exercise Physiology from Ave Maria University and West Chester University, and certifications from ACSM and ISSA. Her work focuses on using advanced technology and personalized exercise prescriptions to help people with diabetes manage their health and thrive.

Joanne Milo  has lived with Type 1 diabetes for 60 years and just launched a brand new project called T1D to 100. This website is an incredible resource for people aiming to thrive with type one diabetes in every decade of life.

Joanne is also well-known for her long running blog, the Savvy Diabetic, and helping to build the amazing loop and learn online community.

✔️ More adults are being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes much later in life.

✔️ Community support is crucial for those living with diabetes.

✔️ Aging with Type 1 Diabetes presents unique challenges that need to be addressed.

✔️ Emergency preparedness is essential for managing diabetes as we age.

✔️ Advocacy is necessary to ensure proper care for aging individuals with diabetes.

✔️ Healthcare providers need to be educated about the needs of aging T1D patients.

00:14  Welcome and introductions

01:36  The inspiration behind T1D to 100

06:52 Navigating a medical system that wasn’t prepared for seniors living with type 1 diabetes

11:34  Addressing the Challenges of Aging with Type 1 Diabetes

14:44  A new potential role for parents of adult children with type 1 diabetes

16:36  The role of the diabetes community to bring about change in aging care

21:30  The importance of community engagement for seniors with type 1 diabetes

28:51  Creating a Go Bag for Emergencies

32:25  Why you need a personal medical resume

36:03  End-of-life considerations for people with diabetes

37:14  The key to successful aging with type 1 diabetes

49:17 Advocacy and Awareness for Aging with Diabetes

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Secrets of the Longest Living People with Type one Diabetes by Sheri Colberg

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The Burden of Diabetes and Self-Advocacy

Diabetes, Nutrition, and Wellness with Jenny and Dana

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The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.

In Episode 56 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, Jennifer Smith, Director of Lifestyle and Nutrition at Integrated Diabetes Services, is joined by Gary Scheiner for a conversation on preventing type 1 diabetes.

With improved access to screening tools, they explore the implications for people living with diabetes and their families.

Gary shares the latest research and treatment options, highlighting how these advances can lead to better outcomes for those at risk of developing, or those diagnosed with, type 1 diabetes.

Jennifer Smith, RD, LD, CDCES is the Director of Lifestyle and Nutrition for Integrated Diabetes Services. She is renowned for her expertise in nutrition, diabetes education, and athletic performance. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Biology from the University of Wisconsin, Jennifer is a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, a certified trainer for insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors, as well as a published author. Having lived with type 1 diabetes since childhood, Jennifer offers unique insight into day-to-day diabetes management, pregnancy, sports nutrition, and technology integration.

Gary Scheiner is an award-winning CDCES Fellow, Masters-level Exercise Physiologist who received his diabetes training with the world-renowned Joslin Diabetes Center. He serves on the faculty of Children With Diabetes and is an active volunteer for the American Diabetes Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Diabetes Sisters and Setebaid Diabetes Camps. Gary serves on the clinical advisory boards for several diabetes device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies, while bringing together an incredible team of experts with his company, Integrated Diabetes Services.

✔️ Who should be screened for type 1 diabetes.

✔️ How you or your loved ones can be screened.

✔️ Beta cell bubble-wrap strategies.

✔️ Next steps after screening.

00:14  Welcome and introductions

02:00  Understanding the stages of developing type 1 diabetes

10:05  Who should be screened for type 1 diabetes?

14:15  The best age to consider screening

15:56  You’ve been screened for type 1 diabetes. What’s next?

21:33  Monitoring and insulin production preservation strategies

26:54  Medical intervention options to prevent stage 3, type 1 diabetes

35:43  To screen or not to screen is a personal decision

Integrated Diabetes Services offers consulting services to individuals and families who test positive for antibodies. Call 610-642-6055 for details.

Most commercial labs such as Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics are equipped to perform antibody testing. Just ask your physician for a prescription the next time you have annual lab work.

At-home test kits can be obtained from TrialNet. Free screening kits are available at TrialNet sites or through the mail for first-degree relatives of people with T1D ages 2–45, or second-degree relatives ages 2–20. Call 800-425-8361 for details. https://www.trialnet.org/

ASK is a free T1D antibody screening service for children, available through the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes:  www.askhealth.org

For a variety of resources on the T1D screening process, visit www.type1tested.com

🔵Website: integrateddiabetes.com

🔵 Follow on Social Media: @integrated_diabetes_services and @ integrateddiabetesservices on Facebook

🔵To work with the Integrated Diabetes Services Team , visit https://integrateddiabetes.com/how-to-start-the-process/ ,  or email [email protected]

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The Quest for a Cure: A Diamyd In the Rough

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The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.