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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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: 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?
We’re talking about daily life with diabetes, managing insulin, cure research, new therapies, CGMs and pumps, and our mental health while we juggle it all.
These are real conversations. No scripts.
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.
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 works and what doesn’t when it comes to pumps and automated insulin delivery (AID).
She shares practical tips on transitioning from multiple daily injections (MDI) to a pump, including how to trust the system, fine-tune settings, and prevent those frustrating highs and lows that often trip people up months after starting.
In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, you'll discover:
- Why many patients struggle with proactive pump management, and how to set yourself up for success from day one.
- Common mistakes like overriding algorithms and how to develop confidence in your system.
- How to handle prolonged highs, site issues, and sensor inaccuracies without panic.
- The nuance of using adjunct tools like Afrezra and GLP-1s to improve control.
- Key strategies for exercising, stress, and hormonal changes that influence insulin needs.
We break down the misconceptions around pump automation, emphasizing that even the smartest algorithms require your active involvement. Marissa shares her insights on adjusting basal rates during menstruation!
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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.
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.
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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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