This is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 Diabetes

Colleen Mitchell
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This is Type 1: Real-Life Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes is challenging, frustrating, and life-changing. Each Tuesday, join Colleen Mitchell and Jessie Tuggey, life-long diabetics, as they talk about real life with Type 1, discussing the impact it makes on their lives without defining them. If you have type 1, know someone with type 1, or just want to learn more about this incurable condition, this podcast is for you.

  1. OCT 15

    The End & Farewell

    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.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram

    12 min

  2. OCT 1

    Our Favorite Episodes

    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/episode13Police Officer Guest: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode16Emergency Backups: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode17Working in Retail: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode19Diabetes Goals: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode21Managing T1D in College: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode53Educating Your Parents: https://www.thi...

    24 min

  3. SEP 17

    Three T1D Milestones (29 Yrs, 13 Yrs, 5 Yrs)

    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.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram

    34 min

  4. SEP 3

    Self-Training an Alert Dog

    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.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Ins...

    19 min

  5. AUG 20

    Switching to a 3rd Party Distributor

    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.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram

    27 min

  6. AUG 6

    Good Food Good Mood, with Sarah Grossman & Tamara Green

    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 su...

    41 min

  7. JUL 23

    MVP: The Differences Between T1D & T2D

    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. Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do...

    10 min

  8. JUL 9

    Achieve it All Gracefully, with Caitlin Shetterly

    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 recei...

    50 min
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Type 1 Diabetes is challenging, frustrating, and life-changing. Each Tuesday, join Colleen Mitchell and Jessie Tuggey, life-long diabetics, as they talk about real life with Type 1, discussing the impact it makes on their lives without defining them. If you have type 1, know someone with type 1, or just want to learn more about this incurable condition, this podcast is for you.

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