We're officially at 200 episodes! In today's milestone production, Jessie & Colleen share some of our most memorable T1D stories and anecdotes from over the years.

Our lives are made up of stories, and living with T1D adds an interesting layer on top of those stories. Every moment has T1D lurking somewhere, but sometimes it comes to the front and becomes the main character.

Listen in as we go back and forth with these stories!

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Jessica Freeman: entrepreneur, author, and athlete thriving with type 1 diabetes joins us on the podcast to talk about...

• Burnout
• Growing up in a rural area (doctor was 4 hrs away!)
• Advice for partners of people with chronic illness

Like many of our guests, Jessica is living proof that T1D does not have to hold you back. Listen in to hear more about Jessica's story, and how she is not letting the 'betes hold HER back.

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Jessie plays Division 1 rugby for Montana State University. 

Learn how she manages her type 1 diabetes on and off the field, how she preps for practice and games, and other important things to keep in mind for T1Ds interested in impact sports.

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Why do people say "good carbs" or "bad carbs"? In this episode, we dive into different categories of carbs, so-called good versus bad carbs, and the kinds of carbs type 1 diabetics should include in their protocols if they choose to eat carbs. 

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In this episode, we’re talking about six common issues for newly diagnosed T1Ds, and how to handle them. This is not an exhaustive list, but a place to start if you're newly diagnosed or know someone newly diagnosed.

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Diagnosed at age 42, Jason Robinson lives an unconventional live with type 1 diabetes. He's a digital nomad living without a permanent address, but with a permanent condition. In this episode, Jason shares what it's like navigating T1D and extensive travel.

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How do you exercise when it feels hard? Sometimes, you just don't feel motivated to get up, go to the gym, or move your body. Colleen & Jessie talk about different ways to handle that, and experimenting with what it takes to get you out the door and doing something—anything.

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Learn more about time in range in kids with Dr. Jennifer McVean, Medtronic's Medical Affairs Director and pediatric endocrinologist.

She shares about the new trial getting kids on pumps within a month of diagnosis. 

Their hypothesis? 

That getting on pump/CGM early can save beta cells.

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Chemist Peter Robinson joins us on the show to answer the question: Can type 1 diabetes be prevented? Peter is at the forefront of antibody testing that, when combined with the newly FDA approved drug Teplizumab, can give families and young kids more time to enjoy their childhoods by delaying the onset of T1D.

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Do you stress out about meal prepping when you have such a busy schedule? If you don't have a lot of time, trying to figure out meal prep can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Jessie and Colleen share their tips for meal prepping when you 1) have T1D, and 2) have a lot going on.

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