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Episode 45: Yes I Can Eat That - Making Dessert Work with Diabetes with Mary Ellen Phipps

EP 45: Yes I Can Eat That – Making Dessert Work with Diabetes with Mary Ellen Phipps

June 19, 2022

Ever believe that living with diabetes means sacrificing the foods (and desserts) you love? When I was first diagnosed with type one diabetes, I thought that meant sweets and treats were off limits – a common stigma among the community.

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Episode 43: Making Lemonade out of an Adult Diagnosis with Type 1 Diabetes with Emily Petersen

It seems like stories of adult diagnosed with T1D are becoming more and more common. As someone who was diagnosed with T1D as a young adult, I know how much it can change the course of our lives.

EP 43: Making Lemonade out of an Adult Diagnosis with Type 1 Diabetes with Emily Petersen

June 12, 2022

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Episode 42: Ethical Coaching in the Diabetes Community

EP 42: Ethical Coaching in the Diabetes Community

June 5, 2022

You’ve heard it before. There is lots of conversation in the diabetes space around coaching and in this podcast episode, we’re talking about it. This episode is for you whether you’ve been thinking of becoming a coach in diabetes care or you’re wondering what to look out for when searching for your own coach. 

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Episode 040: When Diabetes Technology Becomes a Bandaid Solution with Christine Heusser

Diabetes technology is powerful. Insulin pumps, CGM’s and now automode features on almost every system has made blood sugar management more convenient than ever. But what happens when we start to use the technology as a crutch?

EP 40: When Diabetes Technology Becomes a Bandaid Solution with Christine Heusser

May 23, 2022

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Episode 039: Beating the Spike without the Pre-bolus

EP 39: Beating the Spike without the Pre-bolus

May 16, 2022

The pre-bolus is a very powerful tool – however it’s not the only tool and sometimes, life gets in the way and we don’t have time to take our insulin early. Instead of turning to the all-or-nothing mentality, there are still tools you can use to support your blood sugars.

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Episode 037: 3 Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Blood Sugar (Without the "Just Think Positive" Mindset)

If you’re feeling stuck or a bit burnt out in your diabetes management, this episode is for you. At some point or another, all of us go through ruts in our management, and it’s important to normalize it! Instead of trying to to tackle everything at once, I’ve found it most sustainable to build strong foundations that support us in the ever occurring micro-moments that create big impact in our diabetes management.

EP 37: 3 Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Blood Sugar (Without the “Just Think Positive” Mindset)

May 8, 2022

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Episode 036: ASK ME ANYTHING - New Diagnosis, Favorite Dexcom Spots, Wedding Planning..

EP 36: ASK ME ANYTHING – New Diagnosis, Favorite Dexcom Spots, Wedding Planning..

May 3, 2022

It’s Q&A time! In today’s episode, Lissie sits down and answers all of YOUR questions. 

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Episode 034: 5 Questions to Ask When Reflecting on Blood Sugar Data

Ever look at your blood sugar data and wonder “WTF does this mean?” or simply avoid completely until your next endocrinologists appointment?

EP 34: 5 Questions To Ask When Reflecting on Blood Sugar Data

April 25, 2022

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Episode 033: How I Maintained an 80% Time In Range While Traveling for 21 Days

EP 33: How I Maintained an 80% Time In Range While Traveling for 21 Days

April 18, 2022

Traveling with diabetes is hard, and for a long time, I let myself believe it was impossible. However, after eight years of living with this condition I’ve learned that the only thing that will ever hold me back is myself. 

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Episode 032 - Getting Bold with Food While Living with Type One Diabetes with Ben Tzeel RD, CSCS

It’s no secret that living with diabetes can distort our relationship with food. Whether it’s looking at the amount of carbs constantly, the blood sugar trend or just associating your food with a number – it can be pretty damaging. So the balance becomes, how can we enjoy the things we love while balancing the blood sugar strategy?

EP 32: Getting Bold with Food While Living with Type One Diabetes with Ben Tzeel RD, CSCS

April 11, 2022

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