Why isn’t type 1 diabetes curable right now? In this episode, we talk about recent research for a cure to type 1 diabetes.
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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.
I'm Colleen Mitchell, a life coach, engineer, and author. I've had type 1 diabetes for over 25 years and am a major advocate for educating others about this disease. I'm not shy about talking about how it's affected my life and what I hope for in the future.
My co-host, Jessie Tuggey, is Tim's and my pseudo-daughter from Panther Camp. I've known her since she first came to Panther Camp at age 9, after diagnosis at age 8. She's pursuing engineering and loves being outdoors. Jessie's also excited to make diabetes education more accessible, especially for her friends that don't know it very well.
How do people come up with low-carb ice cream? Mammoth Creameries co-founder Tim Krauss comes on the show to talk about his diagnosis and how it led to starting such a company.
... Read MoreWhy is it important to pay attention to your blood pressure as a type 1 diabetic? What do the numbers even mean? In this episode, we talk about blood pressure and how it relates to living with T1D… And some signs yours could be too low or too high.
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Resources for Type 1 Diabetics
Bright Spots and Landmines by Adam Brown ← this is a really good book, and you can get it for free!
DMP - Diabetes Management Platform (I'm @Colleen Mitchell here)
Diabetes Association of Pierce County—Panther Camp
Washington State Diabetes Connection
Beyond Type 1 (Join the Beyond Type 1 Community here!)
Blog Posts on Type 1 Diabetes
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