Diabetes Nerd

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  My Sleep Data Changed Everything About My Diabetes 20.08.2026 52min

  Send us Fan Mail Sleep, blood sugar management, and recovery are more connected than most people realize. Especially when you live with a chronic illness like type 1 diabetes (T1D)! In this episode, I talk with Josh Webb about what a year of wearable data can reveal about T1D, overnight blood sugars, and the patterns that shape the next day. We break down how sleep quality, heart rate, recovery, and activity may influence blood sugar stability, and why more personalized diabetes manag...
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  Restricting Insulin Nearly Killed Her but This Saved Her Life 13.08.2026 36min

  Send us Fan Mail SENSITIVE TOPIC WARNING: This episode discusses disordered eating, insulin restriction, and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). If you or someone you love is struggling with disordered eating or insulin restriction, please seek support from a qualified healthcare professional. Insulin restriction is not a safe or effective method for weight loss. It can lead to severe hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), DKA, hospitalization, and life-threatening complications and should never be enco...
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  Exercising Without Lows: We Do It This Way! 06.08.2026 43min

  Send us Fan Mail Most people believe exercising in a fasted state with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is dangerous, but I know that's not the whole story! In this episode, Sami Parker and I break down how we make fasted workouts work without living in fear of lows or highs. If you are tired of workout advice that feels too cautious, too vague, or just plain wrong, this conversation is for you. Sami, a registered nurse (RN) and personal trainer with 14 years of T1D experience, shares her simple appro...
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  This is the Real Secret to Losing Weight with T1D 30.07.2026 41min

  Send us Fan Mail Most people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) struggle not just with blood sugar management, but with weight loss and sustainable health habits—and too many are left to figure it out alone. In this episode, Leanne Matthews and I get real about what actually makes T1D weight management so hard, and why quick fixes keep falling apart. We talk about fear of lows, unpredictable insulin needs, and the truth about building a routine that lasts. There are no magic tricks when it comes t...
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  Carbohydrate Science You Never Knew 23.07.2026 1h 1min

  Send us Fan Mail High blood sugar doesn’t just affect your body—it may also quietly shape brain health, memory, and energy. In this episode, I speak with Dr. John Lewis about the surprising ways chronically elevated blood sugar may impact the brain, including the science behind “caramelizing the brain,” neuroplasticity, brain fog, and the afternoon crash. Together, we explore the connections between diabetes, sleep, inflammation, and dementia, along with practical nutrition ideas and ...
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  The Diabetes App That Fills the Gaps Left by Your CGM & Pump 16.07.2026 51min

  Send us Fan Mail If you've ever wished your CGM or insulin pump could do just a little more, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Greg Badros, founder of Gluroo and father of a son with type 1 diabetes, to talk about how he built an app to fill the gaps left by today's diabetes technology. Together, we dive into everything from logging meals, exercise, insulin, and low treatments to identifying patterns that can help you better understand what's affecting your blood sugar day-to-day. We...
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  Who Makes Money From a Diabetes Cure? 15.07.2026 47min

  Send us Fan Mail What does the stock market have to do with curing type 1 diabetes? Actually...a lot. In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, my friend Julia Flaherty joins me to pull back the curtain on the business side of diabetes research. We talk about how biotech companies raise money, why investors get excited about clinical trial results, what happens when a company gets acquired, and why so many people living with T1D are becoming shareholders themselves. If you've ever wondere...
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  T1D Scientist Explains Why Curing 12 Patients Isn't Enough 09.07.2026 55min

  Send us Fan Mail WATCH PART 1—Former Biotech Scientist with T1D Explains Why Eledon’s Therapy Isn’t the Universal Cure: https://youtu.be/WxKdbNhQ4GU WATCH PART 2—T1D Scientist Explains Why Curing 12 Patients Isn't Enough: https://youtu.be/QFIAauTz7PI What would a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D) actually look like, and when might it be available? These are pressing questions within the diabetes community following recent Eledon trial news. People are beginning to be cured. But when w...
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  T1D Scientist Explains Why Eledon’s Therapy Isn’t the Universal Cure 09.07.2026 1h 8min

  Send us Fan Mail WATCH PART 1—Former Biotech Scientist with T1D Explains Why Eledon’s Therapy Isn’t the Universal Cure: https://youtu.be/WxKdbNhQ4GU WATCH PART 2—T1D Scientist Explains Why Curing 12 Patients Isn't Enough: https://youtu.be/QFIAauTz7PI What would a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D) actually look like, and when might it be available? These are pressing questions within the diabetes community following recent Eledon trial news. People are beginning to be cured. But when w...
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  He’s Off Mealtime Insulin: Here’s His Tzield Story 02.07.2026 46min

  Send us Fan Mail What if a newly diagnosed person with type 1 diabetes (T1D) could dramatically reduce their insulin needs, or even stop taking mealtime insulin altogether? In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we sit down with Jacob, who was diagnosed with T1D in February 2026 and enrolled in the Beta Preserve clinical trial just weeks later. The study is exploring whether two rounds of Tzield (teplizumab) can preserve insulin-producing beta cells more effectively than a single trea...
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  The Real Story Behind Automated Insulin Pumps: Patients Built It First 25.06.2026 1h 11min

  Send us Fan Mail What if diabetes technology could do most of the work for you? In this episode, Chris Wilson shares how the DIY diabetes community has spent years pushing insulin-delivery technology beyond its limits, helping to shape the future of automated diabetes management. From early CGM hacks to advanced algorithms that can learn insulin needs with minimal input, Chris explains how grassroots innovation continues to influence the tools people with type 1 diabetes use today. We dis...
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  Eledon's Type 1 Diabetes Cure: What's Fact and What's Fiction? 22.06.2026 1h 13min

  Send us Fan Mail We can be excited and practical at the same time. It's important to look beyond the headlines at the specific challenges within any clinical trial aiming to cure type 1 diabetes. Recently, I've been accused of "smearing" the Eledon study because I've explained that—even though the results are extraordinary—this therapy is still a long way from becoming a cure that's available to thousands, let alone millions, of people living with type 1 diabetes. So today, I sat down w...
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  The Truth About Insulin Pump Transitions (Don't Make These Mistakes) 18.06.2026 57min

  Send us Fan Mail Most people with diabetes (PWD) struggle with insulin pump transitions, but expert Maressa Spohn reveals if you're doing it right, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that could cost you control and peace of mind. If you’re considering an insulin pump or have recently switched, this episode is your essential guide to mastering the move and thriving with technology. Diagnosed at age three, Marissa Spohn has lived with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for over 35 years. She knows what...
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  Parenting a T1D Teen Without Becoming the ‘Blood Sugar Police’ 11.06.2026 44min

  Send us Fan Mail Managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) during the teen years can feel like a constant balancing act. In this episode, Yale pediatric endocrinologist and person living with T1D, Dr. Laura Nally, shares practical strategies to help parents support their teens with more confidence and less conflict. Learn why blood sugar responses to exercise aren't one-size-fits-all, how nutrition and physical activity work together, and what parents can do to help teens build independence while stayi...
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  Do GLP-1s Actually Make Sense for Type 1 Diabetes?! 04.06.2026 43min

  Send us Fan Mail Most people think managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) is just about insulin and carbs, but what if there's a powerful tool you're missing that could reduce your insulin needs and stabilize blood sugar? Amy Wolk, a longtime pediatric diabetes educator and a person living with T1D for nearly 57 years, shares her surprising journey with microdosing GLP-1s, including Ozempic and Mounjaro. Her experience might just revolutionize how you think about insulin resistance, wei...
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  Award-winning Bluegrass Musician Talks T1D Craziness on Tour 28.05.2026 50min

  Send us Fan Mail Join the Diabetes Nerd Network! Most people don't realize how much physical and emotional resilience it takes to perform with type 1 diabetes, especially on the road. Carolyn Routh, award-winning bluegrass musician and longtime T1D warrior, reveals the raw truths behind managing blood sugar levels during a live show, amid unpredictable travel schedules, and the emotional toll of lows and highs in the spotlight. During this Diabetes Nerd Podcast episode, you’ll discover...
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  Diabetes Burnout? No, We Have Diabetes Disgust. 21.05.2026 53min

  Send us Fan Mail Content creators who only show their best moments with type 1 diabetes (T1D)? Unhelpful. Healthcare systems that mistakenly diagnose you with type 2 diabetes (T2D) because you're older or live in a bigger body? Horrifying. Having to get up in the middle of the night to treat a low? Over it. We are so, so over it. Living with type 1, that is. How do you navigate burnout when the world of diabetes or your world with diabetes just feels like it's too much? In this conversati...
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  Will This New Short Film Finally Get T1D Right in the Movies?! 14.05.2026 45min

  Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, I sit down with the creators of the short film "My Type," which shines a spotlight on a romance involving type 1 diabetes (T1D). Could this short film finally get what "Steel Magnolias" got oh-so-wrong about T1D? This film creator's later-in-life diagnosis may have just inspired a movement... Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. Eversense is home to the world's only 365-day CGM. See if it's ...
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  He Ran an Ultra-marathon with T1D 07.05.2026 35min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we chat with Brian Foster as he shatters the myth that type 1 diabetes (T1D) limits ultra-distance running. Discover his strategies for managing blood sugars during grueling events and learn how he conquers endurance challenges. This episode is a can't-miss for T1D athletes and adventurers eager to redefine what's possible with diabetes! Thanks for tuning in. Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. Eversense...
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  He's Been Cured After 36 Years with T1D 30.04.2026 42min

  Send us Fan Mail Can you imagine waking up one day and no longer needing insulin? No longer worrying about how many carbs are in a meal? No longer fretting over whether you'll go low during exercise? No longer overthinking every little thing because of type 1 diabetes (T1D)? It sounds nice, but it also feels unimaginable to most people. But not Chris Pacheco—he's living proof that a cure is on its way. (It might already be here!) After 36 years of living with T1D, Chris no longer has to...