Diabetes Nerd

Diabetes Nerd
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Seriously? Another diabetes podcast? Yup. I couldn't help myself. In this podcast, we are breaking down diabetes cure research, insulin management tips, pump and CGM technology, other meds like GLP-1s, burnout, and inspiring stories. These are real conversations about life with diabetes.  ABOUT THE HOST: Ginger Vieira has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1999. She is an author, advocate, journalist, content creator, and diabetes content marketing specialist. Over the years, she's published many books, including Every Day with Diabetes, Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes, Dealing with Diabetes Burnout, Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes, and more! Find more from Ginger at DiabetesNerd.com.

  1. 1d ago

    Married to a T1D Man with Severe Hypoglycemia: Sernova’s Marylyn Rigby Shares

    Send us Fan Mail “I need for this to be approved and come to market so that I can sleep one night. Just one.” That’s what Marylyn Rigby told me, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it. Marylyn is married to Jonathan Rigby, CEO of Sernova, a biotech company working on a functional cure for type 1 diabetes through islet cell transplantation. She’s also Sernova’s Chief Communications Officer, a chemist by training, and for the last 17 years she’s been Jonathan’s caregiver through decades of severe, unpredictable hypoglycemia. When I interviewed Jonathan a few weeks ago, Marilyn was in the room. As he described his severe lows, it became clear she had a story of her own to tell. So I asked her to come back for her own episode. She told me about a Saturday morning walk when Jonathan blacked out on the side of the road, six blocks from home. Even though he’d taken glucose tabs, she had to choose between staying with him and running home for glucagon.  She described his first seizure, when she was seven months pregnant and trying to use an old glucagon kit whose needle couldn’t even reach the solution. She also talked about coaching their 11-year-old son over the phone, from six hours away, as he saved his dad’s life with a can of Coke and a straw. Here’s what I think everyone needs to hear: even the CEO of a biotech company, with every device and every resource available, sometimes needs someone else to save his life. This is not about doing diabetes “wrong.” Jonathan has lived with T1D for almost 40 years, and he’s an Ironman athlete. Some bodies just react to insulin, stress, exercise, and heat in ways the textbooks don’t explain. If you love someone with type 1, or you’re the one with type 1 and you’ve been trying to manage it all on your own, I hope this conversation makes you feel less alone. I hope it reminds you that letting people help you isn't a weakness. Thanks for tuning in! Join the Diabetes Nerd Network. Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. Eversense is home to the world's only 365-Day CGM. See if it's right for you at eversensecgm.com/ginger. DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen. FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA YOUTUBEBOOKSARTICLES INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN FACEBOOKGINGER's DIABETES BOOKS 🔥 NEW RELEASE: Every Day with DiabetesStop Overeating During LowsExercise with DiabetesDealing with Diabetes BurnoutPregnancy with Type 1 DiabetesEmotional Eating with DiabetesWhen I Go LowAin't Gonna Hide My T1DGINGER’S FAVE DIABETES-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Enjoy Donuts Guilt-free with Good JourneyLike Clean Protein Treats? Get 20% Off IQ Bars!Treat Lows Fast with Glow Gummies: Get 10% Off with Code GINGERT1D!SUPPORT INDEPENDENT DIABETES EDUCATION 👉 If you found value in today's episode and want to support independent diabetes education, advocacy, and storytelling, you can leave a tip at buymeacoffee.com/diabetesnerd.  Every contribution helps keep the podcast going and allows us to continue bringing important conversations to the diabetes community.  Thank you for being here. 🧡 DISCLOSURE: Ginger is an affiliate of Glow Gummies and Good Journey Donuts. If you purchase through her links, she may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Enjoy! Support the show

    Married to a T1D Man with Severe Hypoglycemia: Sernova’s Marylyn Rigby Shares

  2. Nov 5

    The Truth About a CGM That Measures Ketones

    Send us Fan Mail Ketone monitoring is one of the biggest conversations in the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community right now. Abbott’s Libre Duo, the first sensor to track glucose and ketones together, received FDA authorization this year, and Dexcom has said ketone sensing is on the roadmap for its next-generation G8. In this special episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, I sit back down with Dan Heller to talk about what matters most in ketone monitoring, the warning signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), who’s most at risk, and how parents can support their little ones. If you’ve ever wondered whether a ketone monitor could make life with T1D safer, this episode is for you. Check out Dan's Substack here. Thanks for tuning in! Join the Diabetes Nerd Network. Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. Eversense is home to the world's only 365-Day CGM. See if it's right for you at eversensecgm.com/ginger. DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen. FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA YOUTUBEBOOKSARTICLES INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN FACEBOOKGINGER's DIABETES BOOKS 🔥 NEW RELEASE: Every Day with DiabetesStop Overeating During LowsExercise with DiabetesDealing with Diabetes BurnoutPregnancy with Type 1 DiabetesEmotional Eating with DiabetesWhen I Go LowAin't Gonna Hide my T1DGINGER’S FAVE DIABETES-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Enjoy Donuts Guilt-free with Good JourneyLike Clean Protein Treats? Get 20% Off IQ Bars!Treat Lows Fast with Glow Gummies: Get 10% Off with Code GINGERT1D!SUPPORT INDEPENDENT DIABETES EDUCATION 👉 If you found value in today's episode and want to support independent diabetes education, advocacy, and storytelling, you can leave a tip at buymeacoffee.com/diabetesnerd.  Every contribution helps keep the podcast going and allows us to continue bringing important conversations to the diabetes community.  Thank you for being here. 🧡 DISCLOSURE: Ginger is an affiliate of Glow Gummies and Good Journey Donuts. By using her links to purchase, she may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Enjoy! Support the show

    The Truth About a CGM That Measures Ketones

  3. Oct 29

    Mom Tests Infant for T1D Antibodies Despite Being Told "Don't Bother" by Doctors

    Send us Fan Mail What if you thought something more was going on with your child, but your doctors said, "Don't bother with testing"? Would you stand your ground or follow their advice? This is a situation many parents face, especially when it comes to testing for type 1 diabetes (T1D) without a family history. But the facts are that 95% of those diagnosed have no family history, which means testing is even more important. When it happened to Kenzi, here's what she and her family did. Thanks for tuning in! Join the Diabetes Nerd Network. Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. Eversense is home to the world's only 365-Day CGM. See if it's right for you at eversensecgm.com/ginger. DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen. FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA YOUTUBEBOOKSARTICLES INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN FACEBOOKGINGER's DIABETES BOOKS 🔥 NEW RELEASE: Every Day with DiabetesStop Overeating During LowsExercise with DiabetesDealing with Diabetes BurnoutPregnancy with Type 1 DiabetesEmotional Eating with DiabetesWhen I Go LowAin't Gonna Hide my T1DGINGER’S FAVE DIABETES-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Enjoy Donuts Guilt-free with Good JourneyLike Clean Protein Treats? Get 20% Off IQ Bars!Treat Lows Fast with Glow Gummies: Get 10% Off with Code GINGERT1D!SUPPORT INDEPENDENT DIABETES EDUCATION 👉 If you found value in today's episode and want to support independent diabetes education, advocacy, and storytelling, you can leave a tip at buymeacoffee.com/diabetesnerd.  Every contribution helps keep the podcast going and allows us to continue bringing important conversations to the diabetes community.  Thank you for being here. 🧡 DISCLOSURE: Ginger is an affiliate of Glow Gummies and Good Journey Donuts. By using her links to purchase, she may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Enjoy! Support the show

    Mom Tests Infant for T1D Antibodies Despite Being Told "Don't Bother" by Doctors

  4. Oct 22

    Here’s Why We Microdose Ozempic & Mounjaro with T1D

    Send us Fan Mail Sixty-two percent of U.S. adults with type 1 diabetes are living with overweight or obesity. That’s nearly identical to the general population, according to a 2023 Johns Hopkins study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, and it shatters the old myth that T1D is a “thin person’s disease.” https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2023/overweight-and-obesity-in-people-with-type-1-diabetes-nearly-same-as-general-population So what’s going on? Part of the answer may be how we’ve been taught to manage T1D: treat the blood sugar with insulin and call it a day. But insulin isn’t the only hormone in the picture. Hunger, fullness, and how quickly food leaves your stomach are all driven by other hormones, and when those are ignored, taking care of your body gets a whole lot harder. In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, I sit down with Amanda Mueller, better known online as Bolus and Biceps, for an honest conversation about using GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro with type 1 diabetes. We get into our own experiences, what surprised us, and the practical strategies we recommend for anyone thinking about adding a GLP-1 to their insulin routine. If you’ve been wondering whether a GLP-1 could help you, this episode is for you. Want expert support getting started? Rachel at The Diabetes Collective (https://www.thediabetescollective.net/) and Chris Sozke (https://diabetesnp.com/) both help people with T1D navigate GLP-1s. GLP-1 medications are not FDA-approved for type 1 diabetes, and this episode is not medical advice. Talk with your healthcare team before making any changes to your treatment. Follow Amanda on Instagram: @bolusandbicepsLearn more about using GLP-1s with T1D: https://diabetesnerdnetwork.com/taking-glp-1-with-type-1-diabetes/ Thanks for nerding out with us. See you next episode! Thanks for tuning in! Join the Diabetes Nerd Network. Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. Eversense is home to the world's only 365-Day CGM. See if it's right for you at eversensecgm.com/ginger. DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen. FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA YOUTUBEBOOKSARTICLES INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN FACEBOOKGINGER's DIABETES BOOKS 🔥 NEW RELEASE: Every Day with DiabetesStop Overeating During LowsExercise with DiabetesDealing with Diabetes BurnoutPregnancy with Type 1 DiabetesEmotional Eating with DiabetesWhen I Go LowAin't Gonna Hide my T1DGINGER’S FAVE DIABETES-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Enjoy Donuts Guilt-free with Good JourneyLike Clean Protein Treats? Get 20% Off IQ Bars!Treat Lows Fast with Glow Gummies: Get 10% Off with Code GINGERT1D!SUPPORT INDEPENDENT DIABETES EDUCATION 👉 If you found value in today's episode and want to support independent diabetes education, advocacy, and storytelling, you can leave a tip at buymeacoffee.com/diabetesnerd.  Every contribution helps keep the podcast going and allows us to continue bringing important conversations to the diabetes community.  Thank you for being here. 🧡 DISCLOSURE: Ginger is an affiliate of Glow Gummies and Good Journey Donuts. By using her links to purchase, she may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Enjoy! Support the show

    Here’s Why We Microdose Ozempic & Mounjaro with T1D

  5. Oct 15

    The Future of Implantable CGM Technology

    Send us Fan Mail Most continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) need regular changes and careful upkeep. Eversense lasts a full year, which can be a relief for people dealing with skin irritation, accuracy concerns, and frequent sensor swaps. On the latest episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, I talk with Brian Hansen, President of Senseonics' CGM division, and COO Mukul Jane about the Eversense 365-day implantable CGM.  We discuss the implanted sensor, removable transmitter, and optical technology behind its readings, along with what’s next and the company’s plans for a transmitter-free system. I also share my experience using Eversense with automated insulin delivery (AID) and why CGM reliability matters when it affects insulin dosing. We cover what getting an implant involves, how the system works, and how to access it if your doctor doesn’t offer it. Listen for a practical look at Eversense and the future of diabetes technology. Thanks for tuning in! Join the Diabetes Nerd Network. Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. Eversense is home to the world's only 365-Day CGM. See if it's right for you at eversensecgm.com/ginger. DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen. FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA YOUTUBEBOOKSARTICLES INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN FACEBOOKGINGER's DIABETES BOOKS 🔥 NEW RELEASE: Every Day with DiabetesStop Overeating During LowsExercise with DiabetesDealing with Diabetes BurnoutPregnancy with Type 1 DiabetesEmotional Eating with DiabetesWhen I Go LowAin't Gonna Hide My T1DGINGER’S FAVE DIABETES-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Enjoy Donuts Guilt-free with Good JourneyLike Clean Protein Treats? Get 20% Off IQ Bars!Treat Lows Fast with Glow Gummies: Get 10% Off with Code GINGERT1D!SUPPORT INDEPENDENT DIABETES EDUCATION 👉 If you found value in today's episode and want to support independent diabetes education, advocacy, and storytelling, you can leave a tip at buymeacoffee.com/diabetesnerd.  Every contribution helps keep the podcast going and allows us to continue bringing important conversations to the diabetes community.  Thank you for being here. 🧡 DISCLOSURE: Ginger is an affiliate of Glow Gummies and Good Journey Donuts. By using her links to purchase, she may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Enjoy! Support the show

    The Future of Implantable CGM Technology

  6. Oct 8

    T1D Cure Bait: Sernova CEO, Jonathan Rigby, Says It's Not Being Kept from You

    Send us Fan Mail Insulin and diabetes technology help people manage type 1 diabetes (T1D), but what would it take to go beyond management? In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, I talk with Sernova CEO Jonathan Rigby, who has lived with T1D for more than 40 years. We discuss the company’s implantable cell pouch and its effort to create a functional cure. Rigby explains how the approach works, what challenges remain, and why he believes the future of treatment may look very different. Learn more about Sernova's work here: https://sernova.com/about-us/ Thanks for tuning in! Join the Diabetes Nerd Network. Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. Eversense is home to the world's only 365-Day CGM. See if it's right for you at eversensecgm.com/ginger. DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen. FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA YOUTUBEBOOKSARTICLES INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN FACEBOOKGINGER's DIABETES BOOKS 🔥 NEW RELEASE: Every Day with DiabetesStop Overeating During LowsExercise with DiabetesDealing with Diabetes BurnoutPregnancy with Type 1 DiabetesEmotional Eating with DiabetesWhen I Go LowAin't Gonna Hide my T1DGINGER’S FAVE DIABETES-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Enjoy Donuts Guilt-free with Good JourneyLike Clean Protein Treats? Get 20% Off IQ Bars!Treat Lows Fast with Glow Gummies: Get 10% Off with Code GINGERT1D!SUPPORT INDEPENDENT DIABETES EDUCATION 👉 If you found value in today's episode and want to support independent diabetes education, advocacy, and storytelling, you can leave a tip at buymeacoffee.com/diabetesnerd.  Every contribution helps keep the podcast going and allows us to continue bringing important conversations to the diabetes community.  Thank you for being here. 🧡 DISCLOSURE: Ginger is an affiliate of Glow Gummies and Good Journey Donuts. By using her links to purchase, she may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Enjoy! Support the show

    T1D Cure Bait: Sernova CEO, Jonathan Rigby, Says It's Not Being Kept from You

  7. Oct 2

    How to Get What You Need with Type 1 Diabetes

    Send us Fan Mail I’ve spent years learning how to speak up for the diabetes care I need—and I know how frustrating it can be when a provider or insurance company says no. In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, I talk with Lily Mees and Paola Acevedo about how people with diabetes can advocate for themselves and navigate a complicated healthcare system. We discuss preparing for appointments, asking clear questions, finding a care team that listens, and what to do when insurance denies a medication or device. Lily shares why self-advocacy is a skill you can practice and how to make the most of a short doctor’s visit. Paola explains formularies, prior authorizations, step therapy, appeals, and why detailed documentation can make a difference. We also talk about diabetes technology and treatment options, including CGMs, pumps, and inhaled insulin. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, struggled to get coverage, or wondered what to ask your provider, this conversation offers practical ways to take a more active role in your care. Want to get in touch with today's guests? Find them here: www.SteppingForward.net  Thanks for tuning in! Join the Diabetes Nerd Network. Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. Eversense is home to the world's only 365-Day CGM. See if it's right for you at eversensecgm.com/ginger. DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen. FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA YOUTUBEBOOKSARTICLES INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN FACEBOOKGINGER's DIABETES BOOKS 🔥 NEW RELEASE: Every Day with DiabetesStop Overeating During LowsExercise with DiabetesDealing with Diabetes BurnoutPregnancy with Type 1 DiabetesEmotional Eating with DiabetesWhen I Go LowAin't Gonna Hide my T1DGINGER’S FAVE DIABETES-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Enjoy Donuts Guilt-free with Good JourneyLike Clean Protein Treats? Get 20% Off IQ Bars!Treat Lows Fast with Glow Gummies: Get 10% Off with Code GINGERT1D!SUPPORT INDEPENDENT DIABETES EDUCATION 👉 If you found value in today's episode and want to support independent diabetes education, advocacy, and storytelling, you can leave a tip at buymeacoffee.com/diabetesnerd.  Every contribution helps keep the podcast going and allows us to continue bringing important conversations to the diabetes community.  Thank you for being here. 🧡 DISCLOSURE: Ginger is an affiliate of Glow Gummies and Good Journey Donuts. By using her links to purchase, she may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Enjoy! Support the show

    How to Get What You Need with Type 1 Diabetes

  8. Sep 24

    Curing Type 1 Diabetes: Real Science with Seraxis CEO, Will Rust

    Send us Fan Mail "A cure is five years away." If you've lived with type 1 diabetes for any length of time, you've heard it. Maybe at diagnosis, maybe from a well-meaning doctor, maybe on repeat for decades. Then five years pass, and five more, and the question gets harder to ignore: where is it? That frustration is fair. So is the skepticism. But Seraxis CEO Will Rust believes we are closer to a cure for T1D than we've ever been, and he makes his case in this episode. We dig into what Seraxis is actually building, how its approach differs from Eledon's, what FDA approval would really mean for people living with T1D, and why he thinks hope is warranted this time rather than naive. Could a cure happen in our lifetime? Listen, and decide for yourself. I've been living with type 1 for most of my life, and I've heard the five-year promise more times than I can count. This conversation left me feeling something I don't feel often about cure research: cautiously, genuinely optimistic. I hope it does the same for you. Thanks for tuning in! Join the Diabetes Nerd Network. Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. Eversense is home to the world's only 365-Day CGM. See if it's right for you at eversensecgm.com/ginger. Thanks to IQ Bars for sponsoring this episode! Use this link to get 20% off your next purchase of these clean & yummy treats. DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen. FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA YOUTUBEBOOKSARTICLES INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN FACEBOOKGINGER's DIABETES BOOKS 🔥 NEW RELEASE: Every Day with DiabetesStop Overeating During LowsExercise with DiabetesDealing with Diabetes BurnoutPregnancy with Type 1 DiabetesEmotional Eating with DiabetesWhen I Go LowAin't Gonna Hide my T1DGINGER’S FAVE DIABETES-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Enjoy Donuts Guilt-free with Good JourneyLike Clean Protein Treats? Get 20% Off IQ Bars!Treat Lows Fast with Glow Gummies: Get 10% Off with Code GINGERT1D!SUPPORT INDEPENDENT DIABETES EDUCATION 👉 If you found value in today's episode and want to support independent diabetes education, advocacy, and storytelling, you can leave a tip at buymeacoffee.com/diabetesnerd.  Every contribution helps keep the podcast going and allows us to continue bringing important conversations to the diabetes community.  Thank you for being here. 🧡 DISCLOSURE: Ginger is an affiliate of Glow Gummies and Good Journey Donuts. By using her links to purchase, she may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Enjoy! Support the show

    Curing Type 1 Diabetes: Real Science with Seraxis CEO, Will Rust
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Seriously? Another diabetes podcast? Yup. I couldn't help myself. In this podcast, we are breaking down diabetes cure research, insulin management tips, pump and CGM technology, other meds like GLP-1s, burnout, and inspiring stories. These are real conversations about life with diabetes.  ABOUT THE HOST: Ginger Vieira has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1999. She is an author, advocate, journalist, content creator, and diabetes content marketing specialist. Over the years, she's published many books, including Every Day with Diabetes, Exercise with Type 1 Diabetes, Dealing with Diabetes Burnout, Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes, and more! Find more from Ginger at DiabetesNerd.com.

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  • Creator
    Diabetes Nerd
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Diabetes Nerd
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