Diabetes Nerd
Diabetes Nerd
Podcast Description
Seriously? Another diabetes podcast? Yup. I couldn't help myself: I love talking about real life with type 1 and type 2 diabetes with friends, strangers, colleagues, and clinicians. Why not record these chats and share them with you?No Scripts. Very little planning. Definitely zero editing. This podcast is simply a real conversation about life with type 1 and type 2 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 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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Content Themes
The podcast delves into real-life experiences related to diabetes, featuring themes like personal stories, medical insights, and practical advice. Episodes cover diverse topics such as diabetes management challenges with guests like Ali Dugger discussing pancreases transplants and Tara Mayo addressing medication side effects.
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.
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
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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
GINGER's DIABETES BOOKS
- 🔥 NEW RELEASE: Every Day with Diabetes
- Stop Overeating During Lows
- Exercise with Diabetes
- Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
- Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
- Emotional Eating with Diabetes
- When I Go Low
- Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D
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