Join your hosts Julia, Madison, Maryna, and Emilee for a laid-back chat (and occasional rant) about life with type 1 diabetes — the random thoughts, real talk, and everything in between.

In this episode, we cover everything from appointment overload and burnout to eye health, ADHD, and finding your sweet spot with control.

Expect to hear real stories, honest reflections, and a few laughs along the way!

Timestamps:

01:53 Appointment Overload and Burnout

08:35 ADHD and Diabetes Connection

14:35 Medical Research

20:30 Eye Health and Diabetes

23:19 Diabetes Complications

27:46 Finding Your Sweet Spot with Control 

42:09 The Importance of Compassion

48:48 Daily Dose

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In this episode of Under the Insulin, we’re diving into the real and raw experiences of using an insulin pump—featuring host Emilee’s first time going on one after 31 years of having diabetes (and being denied by her previous endocrinologist).

We get into the highs, the lows, and the learning curve that comes with pumping: from the game-changing ability to suspend insulin to the struggles of bolusing correctly and dealing with stacking insulin, to the all-too-relatable habit of rage bolusing.

Whether you’re new to pumping, considering the switch, or just love hearing candid diabetes talk, this episode is for you!

In this episode of Under the Insulin, hosts Maryna and Madison are joined by pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Emma McCutcheon to dive deep into the complexities of diabetes management.

Dr. McCutcheon shares her journey into endocrinology and her holistic approach to caring for diabetes patients, emphasizing the importance of identifying barriers patients face and helping them navigate these challenges. 

We discuss what really matters when it comes to diabetes management (it’s not what you think!), the fundamentals of Type 1 vs Type 2, as well as social injustices in diabetes care.  We wrap up by talking about the harmful myths around insulin resistance and weight, and the controversial topic of Ozempic.

Join us for an informative and engaging conversation that sheds light on the intricacies of diabetes management!

Timestamps:

01:48 Meet Dr. Emma McCutcheon

02:01 Emma’s Journey into Endocrinology & Approach to Diabetes Care

10:02 Addressing Social Injustice in Diabetes Care

15:27 How Important is A1C (or not)

18:36 No Two People’s Diabetes is the Same

23:30 Understanding Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes

26:26 Genetics & Health at Every Size

30:52 Changing Insulin Needs and Weight Concerns

35:25 The Ozempic Debate

40:05 Daily Dose!

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In this episode, special guest Julia (yes, host Julia you all know and love!) and host Maryna dive into flying and travel with T1D, including how much to pack, how to pack it, and get through security seamlessly.

Gear up to make your next flight smooth sailing with all these pro tips!

Timestamps:

01:28 Introducing Julia: The T1D Flight Attendant

02:06 Packing Tips for Flying with Diabetes

08:50 Security Concerns and Tips

18:30 Can Insulin Explode Mid-Air?

20:25 Baggage Claim Lows - Myth or Reality?

23:30  Altitude Limits and Pump Functionality 

26:50 The “Diabetes Card” 

31:00 Can T1Ds be Pilots?

33:19 Final Tips for Managing Diabetes While Traveling

39:30 Daily Dose!

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Diabetes can make it so much harder to have a healthy relationship with food and our bodies – but it’s not impossible. 

Join hosts Emilee and Maryna as they have a spirited conversation with Katy Harvey, who is a Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Expert. 

Learn what intuitive eating is, why diabetes can distort our relationship with food (and what to do about it) and how the rules we make up for ourselves are unnecessary to say the least!

Katy shares some great tips about embracing food freedom as we talk all about the hurdles we have to jump to eat and manage diabetes, how to have more self compassion, and so much more.

If you've struggled even just a little bit with food or body image (most most diabetics do), you won’t want to miss this!

(Is every episode secretly a therapy session? For free?)

Timestamps:

01:06 Introducing Katy Harvey, RD: Intuitive Eating Expert
02:26 The Complex Relationship Between Diabetes and Eating Disorders
05:26 Biohacking & Blood Sugar Monitoring Trends

12:11 Healthy Perspectives on Food and Body

27:00 Exploring Intuitive Eating and Its Misconceptions

28:06 Intuitive Eating with Diabetes

37:21 Is Keto Good for Diabetes Management?
42:47 Daily Dose - Favourite Snacks!

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In this episode of Under the Insulin, your hosts Julia and Madison chat with guests Sam and Sylvain (Julia’s partner!) all about the world of “bikepacking” - aka overnight, long distance cycling trips.

We dive into the different things T1Ds have to consider while embarking on big adventures and discuss strategies for packing and preparedness, the importance of resilience, and the cautionary tale of the Clif bar!

Whether you're a seasoned bikepacker or curious about managing T1D during highly active trips or sports, this episode offers valuable insights and a good dose of humor.

Timestamps:

01:54 Meet the Guests: Sam and Sylvain

06:06 Favourite Bikepacking Trips

12:11 Packing Challenges and Strategies 

30:04 Struggles with Insulin Management

31:13 The Importance of Snack Variety

32:26 Cycling and Blood Sugar Control

33:44 Dealing with Lows While Cycling

37:01 'Bonking' (Non-T1Ds version of a Low) 

43:59 Managing Diabetes on Long Trips

48:21 Bike Maintenance and Preparation

53:12 Daily Dose!

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In this episode we are thrilled to be joined by very special guest Angie Jarvis, the wife of the one and only Chris Jarvis (founder and CEO of I Challenge Diabetes)!

We dive into how Angie’s crash course on diabetes helped her overcome her fear of needles, what it is like to be married into diabetes in such a big way, how she supports her loved one with T1D and raising tiny humans with diabetes in the picture.
Angie shares some awesome perspectives as a Type 3 pal that we’re so grateful to have, quite literally, in the ICD fam!

We will end with some inspiring daily dose answers and know that we all have got this, together.

Timestamps:

01:23 Meet Angie Jarvis

02:10 Angie's First Introduction to T1D

03:41 Crash Course on Diabetes

06:56 Supporting a Spouse with T1D

11:09 Having Kids & TrialNet

14:01 Raising Kids with Diabetes Awareness

19:31 Dating with Diabetes

21:01 Being a "Type 3"

25:24 Daily Dose!

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In this episode, all your hosts dive into their personal experiences working through the healthcare system while living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). 

Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on our struggles with feelings of shame and isolation, problematic encounters with healthcare professionals, and the importance of empathetic support over judgment.

Whether you are T1D or a healthcare professional, we know this conversation will offer valuable insight on the journey to better diabetes management and care.

Timestamps:

01:08 Introduction & Shoutout to Healthcare Professionals

02:19 Personal Struggles with Shame & Isolation

06:57 Scare Tactics Don’t Work

11:20 Numbers Aren’t Everything

13:00 Just How Likely are Diabetes-Related Complications?

15:22 Care Approach That Does Work

19:44 You Don’t Have to Be Perfect

24:05 For Anyone in Healthcare..please hear this

27:52 Cringey Pump Analogy from Emilee’s Endo

36:47 T1Ds Have Higher Risk for Anxiety

43:30 Final Takeaways, with A Positive Spin

49:08 Daily Dose!

**Disclaimer: Nothing on this podcast is a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Always consult your physician, endocrinologist, or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin, or healthcare plan.

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In this episode of Under the Insulin, host Emilee chats with special guest Adam Rudick about the significant impact of community when living with Type 1 Diabetes.

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Welcome back to Under the Insulin! We’re kicking off Season 2 with a juicy conversation with all your hosts about some of the wackiest myths and misconceptions we’ve heard about diabetes over the years, including (but not limited to) ridiculous superfood “cures”, gross misrepresentations of T1D on TV, and the double standards faced by people with diabetes. 

The conversation gets real as we set straight the differences between Type 1 and Type 2, share hilarious misunderstandings people have had about our diabetes gear, and even go into the genetics of passing diabetes onto your kids. 

We’ve got some funny stories, some interesting facts, and a lot of laughs. 

Join us as we share our lived experiences, debunk these myths, and offer some genuine support for the Type 1 community!

Maybe we’ll finally crack the cure (Probably not, but at least we can laugh about it).

Timestamps:

01:36 Julia’s Least Favourite Cure Myth

07:41 Type 1 vs Type 2

10:24 Double Standards from Non-T1Ds

12:31 The “Bad” Kind of Diabetes

15:22 Cringey Portrayals of Diabetes on TV

16:18 “You Can’t Have Sugar!”

22:58 Will my kids inevitably have diabetes??

27:08 Looking on the Bright Side of Having T1D

30:07 Funny Stories of Misconceptions about Diabetes Devices

32:38 Invasive Comments from Others

36:34 Daily Dose!

**Disclaimer: Nothing on this podcast is a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Always consult your physician, endocrinologist, or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin, or healthcare plan.

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