This is Type 1
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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.
This is Type 1
3w ago
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/episode13
Police Officer Guest: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode16
Emergency Backups: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode17
Working in Retail: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode19
Diabetes Goals: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode21
Managing T1D in College: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode53
Educating Your Parents: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode60
Bogus Cures: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode78
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This is Type 1
3w ago
The honeymoon period happens right at diagnosis, if it happens at all.
In this episode, Jessie and I talk about what the honeymoon period is, how long it lasts, who gets it, and why it only happens once.
This is an MVP episode from our very first year of podcasting.
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This is Type 1
1M ago
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.
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This is Type 1
2M ago
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.
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This is Type 1
2M ago
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.
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This is Type 1
3M ago
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 supporting your mood (and your BGs)?
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This is Type 1
3M ago
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.
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This is Type 1
4M ago
Jessie went to Rugby Nationals again this year (2024) and had a wild experience with supplies, blood sugars, and an injury that happened in the LAST 2 MINUTES of the last game.
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This is Type 1
5M ago
What does “embracing discomfort” mean?
As T1Ds, we deal with discomfort every day of our lives. Changing infusion sites, sensors, giving injections, checking blood sugars, waking up in the middle of the night, doing Herculean mental calculations for our meals..
But what if this was all easier if we leaned into embracing discomfort?
Spoiler alert: it is. Listen in to find out why.
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This is Type 1 | Real-Life Type 1 Diabetes
5M ago
Jessie recently switched from the Medtronic 770G to the new 780G software update.
In this episode she talks about the improvements in the tech and how her management has been affected by the change.
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