Welcome to another insightful episode of Think Like a Pancreas! Listen in as Gary Scheiner and his team of Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists discuss their personal tips, tricks, and diabetes HACKS...maybe even some they wouldn't usually share in a clinical setting! Whether you're a parent or an adult living with diabetes, this episode is packed with valuable tips to help you navigate the challenges of diabetes management with ease.

Disclaimer: Please note that the hacks discussed in this episode are not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before implementing any new strategies.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Meet the Team: Gary is joined by Kathryn, Jenny, Dana, Alicia, Tavia, Paula, Kristi, and Anna, each sharing their unique experiences and roles in diabetes management. Together, they provide a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to keep you informed, inspired, and entertained.
• Physical Activity and Low Blood Sugar Management: Discover effective hacks like carrying liquid glucose sources such as Gatorade, using honey for quick absorption, and microdosing glucagon to prevent lows. Learn tips for storing backup insulin syringes and using them when needed.
• Glucose Monitoring and Sensor Hacks: Optimize your use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices with strategies like pre-warming sensors and utilizing old test strip vials for storage while traveling.
• Nutrition and Carb Counting Hacks: Master the art of estimating carbohydrate content in meals using visual references and pre-bolusing insulin for delayed meal absorption, especially when dining out.
• Additional Hacks: Get creative with tubing fills to access remaining insulin, repurpose used needles and syringes, and find innovative ways to store and transport your diabetes supplies.

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Host Gary Scheiner MS, CDCES sits with Kathryn Gentile Alvarez, MS, ACSM-CEP, ACSM EIM level 2, CPT, Sports Nutritionist, CDCES to discuss exercise and diabetes.

Original air date: March 13, 2024

(*As always, we recommend speaking to your provider before making any changes to your individualized diabetes care.)

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Host Gary Scheiner MS, CDCES sits with Kathryn Gentile Alvarez, MS, ACSM-CEP, ACSM EIM level 2, CPT, Sports Nutritionist, CDCES, and Alicia Downs, RN, MSN, CDCES, BC-ADM to discuss sick day care with diabetes.

Original air date: March 20, 2024

(*As always, we recommend speaking to your provider before making any changes to your individualized diabetes care.)

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Host Gary Scheiner MS, CDCES is joined by Dr. Michael Riddell who has been living with type 1 diabetes since the age of 14 years to discuss glucagon usage.

Original air date: March 20, 2024

(*As always, we recommend speaking to your provider before making any changes to your individualized diabetes care.)

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Host Gary Scheiner MS, CDCES sits with Dr. Bret Boyer to discuss whether avoiding highs/lows could be something more.

Original air date: March 6, 2024

(*As always, we recommend speaking to your provider before making any changes to your individualized diabetes care.)

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Host Gary Scheiner MS, CDCES, and the IDS (Integrated Diabetes Services) team discuss how to get better performance from your automated insulin delivery systems.

Original air date: March 5, 2024

(*As always, we recommend speaking to your provider before making any changes to your individualized diabetes care.)

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Host Gary Scheiner MS, CDCES, sits with Dr. Rayhan Lal who has had type 1 diabetes for over 30 years to discuss DIY loop systems vs commercial systems.

Original air date: February 29, 2024

(*As always, we recommend speaking to your provider before making any changes to your individualized diabetes care.)

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Host Gary Scheiner MS, CDCES, sits with Dr. Jennie Brand Miller during this episode of Think Like a Pancreas...THE PODCAST! and discusses the Glycemic Index in detail.

Original air date: February 12, 2024

(*As always, we recommend speaking to your provider before making any changes to your individualized diabetes care.)

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