Today we are closing out the podcast after 5 years and an amazing number of episodes. 

We share more about the decision to retire the podcast, what we have going on in our lives, and where you can continue to connect and stay in touch.

ALL EPISODES WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE.

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As we wrap up this podcast after five years, Jessie and I share our favorite episodes.

Links to all referenced episodes:

T1D Bad Habits: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode13
Police Officer Guest: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode16
Emergency Backups: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode17
Working in Retail: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode19
Diabetes Goals: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode21
Managing T1D in College: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode53
Educating Your Parents: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode60
Bogus Cures: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode78
How to Read Nutrition Labels: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode86
Mammoth Creameries: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode89
Ken Berry Guest (Keto/Carnivore): https://www.thisistype1.com/episode111
College Drinking Culture: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode130
Solo Road Tripping: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode142
I Hiked 52 Times in 2022: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode176
Adult T1D Camp: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode209
Thoughts on Ozempic: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode210
Bonus with Noah Averbach-Katz: https://www.thisistype1.com/nak/

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September 2024 brought three big milestones for us:

Colleen's had T1D for 29 years, Jessie's had it for 13 years, and the podcast turned 5! 

We're sharing our high points, low points, and lessons learned over the years for these big markers.

Listen all the way through for an announcement.

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Jessie's new dog, Nala, has prior seizure alert training. 

Because that's a "transferable skill", Jessie is teaching Nala how to recognize her highs and lows! 

Self-training an alert dog is hard work, but it's made easier with a dog that actually wants to work. 

Find out more about Jessie's training process, and her long-term plans with Nala.

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After years getting supplies directly from Medtronic, Jessie had to navigate a frustrating and lengthy back-and-forth to start getting supplies through a 3rd-party distributor.

In this episode, Jessie breaks down the timeline of what happened, why it happened, and how she rolled with the punches.

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We all know that what we eat affects our blood sugars (which can send us on emotional roller coasters sometimes) but did you know that your food will directly affect your mood?

Sarah and Tamara, certified nutritionists and founders of The Living Kitchen, came on the pod to share how what we eat impacts our entire lives.

Sarah's husband has type 1 diabetes, and watching him deal with it helped Sarah understand the importance of how we choose our food.

Take a listen and find out... is your food supporting your mood (and your BGs)?

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This episode really focuses on the differences of both type 1 and 2 while giving a short lesson on how the pancreas works.

But the main difference is that type 1 is permanent and type 2 is usually reversible. They are also completely different mechanisms, meaning type 1 is an autoimmune condition while type 2 is a metabolic condition.

We explain more about this and talk about what insulin therapy is and what treatment type 2s usually need. 

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Author Caitlin Shetterly joins us to talk about her experience being diagnosed in the winter of 2020-2021, and how that impacted her life and her writing.

She is the author of Pete and Alice in Maine, and her diagnosis resulted in 3 months of lost writing... but it also brought healing in an unexpected way.

Graciously, Caitlin is offering to give away two copies of Pete and Alice in Maine!

The FIRST TWO people to DM @thisistype1pod on Instagram with your NAME and SHIPPING ADDRESS will receive a copy of the book directly from Caitlin's publisher.

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Jessie went to Rugby Nationals again this year (2024) and had a wild experience with supplies, blood sugars, and an injury that happened in the LAST 2 MINUTES of the last game. 

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What does “embracing discomfort” mean?

As T1Ds, we deal with discomfort every day of our lives. Changing infusion sites, sensors, giving injections, checking blood sugars, waking up in the middle of the night, doing Herculean mental calculations for our meals..

But what if this was all easier if we leaned into embracing discomfort?

Spoiler alert: it is. Listen in to find out why.

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