Today we are closing out the podcast after 5 years and an amazing number of episodes. We share more about the decision to retire the podcast, what we have going on in our lives, and where you can continue to connect and stay in touch.ALL EPISODES WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
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Our Favorite Episodes
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/episode13Police Officer Guest: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode16Emergency Backups: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode17Working in Retail: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode19Diabetes Goals: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode21Managing T1D in College: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode53Educating Your Parents: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode60Bogus Cures: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode78How to Read Nutrition Labels: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode86Mammoth Creameries: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode89Ken Berry Guest (Keto/Carnivore): https://www.thisistype1.com/episode111College Drinking Culture: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode130Solo Road Tripping: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode142I Hiked 52 Times in 2022: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode176Adult T1D Camp: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode209Thoughts on Ozempic: https://www.thisistype1.com/episode210Bonus with Noah Averbach-Katz: https://www.thisistype1.com/nak/Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
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Three T1D Milestones (29 Yrs, 13 Yrs, 5 Yrs)
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.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
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Self-Training an Alert Dog
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.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
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Switching to a 3rd Party Distributor
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.Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club! What to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram Follow Jessie on Instagram
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.
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