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      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      It is not often that I get into discussions with people about Type 1 and type 2 diabetes. But, when I do, most people don't know that there is a difference. Those that are aware that there is a difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, don't know what the differences are. Generally, unless the person has the disease, is a close family member, or works in the medical profession, there is no understanding of the disease.
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      Kate Kuhn likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      In my experience the average person does not know the difference. It does not help that the commercials on TV just say diabetes and do not differentiate.
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      Neha Shah likes your comment at
      Have you had a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scan? (The American Diabetes Association suggests this imaging tool, depending on age and years with T1D, to assess heart risk by measuring calcium buildup in your arteries.)
      Yes, I had one done and the results were very high in the upper 400s. I have my wonderful cardiologist to thank for recommending it as even after a normal stress test that was still somewhat suspicious. He thought further testing was advisable due to my 65 years of diabetes. The complaints that I had been having for years were not terribly specific, but just overall being way more exhausted than I thought I should be for my age and a bit of shortness of breath, but no chest pain. My doctors had been just saying that I was probably out of shape and that was what was causing the symptoms but this doctor really was proactive. This test shows calcium buildup, of course, in the arteries which is somewhat different than fatty plaque buildup in the arteries that can only be seen at the Cath Lab. My next step was to go to the Cath Lab where they found four major blockages in my heart and thank goodness we found them. I eventually ended up having four stents put in during two additional procedures. The last one was very stubborn because of the amount of calcium and I had to go to the university of Washington where they were able to do a procedure to drill the calcium out of the artery before they could get in there to place the stent. Heart disease is a very real concern for those of us with long-term diabetes, and although I am a retired dietitian and have always eaten an excellent diet with yearly lipid panel results looking excellent this still happened. The procedure took less than an hour and they do put an iodine die in your vein to make everything easier to see. My Medicare Advantage Plan paid for it except for my copayment which I believe was around $300 which is similar to what I have to pay for things like an MRI. The doctor does have to justify this test by certain symptoms and other previous test results.
    • 10 hours, 36 minutes ago
      lis be likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      In my experience people have heard of Type 2 Diabetes so if I say Type 1 that makes sense in that if there is a Type 2 there must be a Type 1 also. That is the extent of their understanding. In healthcare there is a bigger failure where "diabetes" or "type 2 diabetes" is used as a shorthand of a set of conditions often seen together. See any research paper by any cardiologist ever. This lack of precision leads to incorrect risk evaluations and incorrect treatment of people with diabetes caused by other factors including autoimmune aka Type 1.
    • 10 hours, 37 minutes ago
      lis be likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      In my experience the average person does not know the difference. It does not help that the commercials on TV just say diabetes and do not differentiate.
    • 14 hours, 1 minute ago
      KCR likes your comment at
      Have you had a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scan? (The American Diabetes Association suggests this imaging tool, depending on age and years with T1D, to assess heart risk by measuring calcium buildup in your arteries.)
      I have, and I do show calcium build up and hardening of the arteries. No action has been taken yet at this time. However, I am taking Repatha for better control of my cholesterol and it has been working great.
    • 14 hours, 1 minute ago
      KCR likes your comment at
      Have you had a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scan? (The American Diabetes Association suggests this imaging tool, depending on age and years with T1D, to assess heart risk by measuring calcium buildup in your arteries.)
      Yes, I had one done and the results were very high in the upper 400s. I have my wonderful cardiologist to thank for recommending it as even after a normal stress test that was still somewhat suspicious. He thought further testing was advisable due to my 65 years of diabetes. The complaints that I had been having for years were not terribly specific, but just overall being way more exhausted than I thought I should be for my age and a bit of shortness of breath, but no chest pain. My doctors had been just saying that I was probably out of shape and that was what was causing the symptoms but this doctor really was proactive. This test shows calcium buildup, of course, in the arteries which is somewhat different than fatty plaque buildup in the arteries that can only be seen at the Cath Lab. My next step was to go to the Cath Lab where they found four major blockages in my heart and thank goodness we found them. I eventually ended up having four stents put in during two additional procedures. The last one was very stubborn because of the amount of calcium and I had to go to the university of Washington where they were able to do a procedure to drill the calcium out of the artery before they could get in there to place the stent. Heart disease is a very real concern for those of us with long-term diabetes, and although I am a retired dietitian and have always eaten an excellent diet with yearly lipid panel results looking excellent this still happened. The procedure took less than an hour and they do put an iodine die in your vein to make everything easier to see. My Medicare Advantage Plan paid for it except for my copayment which I believe was around $300 which is similar to what I have to pay for things like an MRI. The doctor does have to justify this test by certain symptoms and other previous test results.
    • 14 hours, 1 minute ago
      KCR likes your comment at
      Have you had a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scan? (The American Diabetes Association suggests this imaging tool, depending on age and years with T1D, to assess heart risk by measuring calcium buildup in your arteries.)
      Thank you. Your write up is concise, cogent, and convincing. 🎀
    • 14 hours, 2 minutes ago
      KCR likes your comment at
      Have you had a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scan? (The American Diabetes Association suggests this imaging tool, depending on age and years with T1D, to assess heart risk by measuring calcium buildup in your arteries.)
      After 16 stents and a new aortic valve, I've had every scan imaginable and she just keeps on tickin'.
    • 14 hours, 3 minutes ago
      KCR likes your comment at
      Have you had a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scan? (The American Diabetes Association suggests this imaging tool, depending on age and years with T1D, to assess heart risk by measuring calcium buildup in your arteries.)
      Just googled it and most insurance plans including basic Medicare do not cover it. Said cost ranges $100-400 with out-of-pocket being $100-150 (although I don’t understand that if not covered by insurance).
    • 14 hours, 27 minutes ago
      Patricia Dalrymple likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      In my experience the average person does not know the difference. It does not help that the commercials on TV just say diabetes and do not differentiate.
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      Lynn Smith likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      In my experience the average person does not know the difference. It does not help that the commercials on TV just say diabetes and do not differentiate.
    • 18 hours, 12 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      On average, how often do you adjust insulin based on CGM trend arrows rather than your current glucose number alone?
      This is a good question! but it does lead to so many other questions.
    • 18 hours, 12 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      On average, how often do you adjust insulin based on CGM trend arrows rather than your current glucose number alone?
      If the mystery train is your favorite form of conveyance, then you’re gonna love T1D. You may choose to be in a universe that is spiritually arid. Or you may choose to live in the harsh realities of reality. Up & down arrows and double arrows? I Love ‘em. Can and do take action immediately. 🙇‍♀️ 🙇‍♀️
    • 18 hours, 20 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      T1D & T2D are meaningless acronyms for most, nearly all, nondiabetics. Juvenile diabetes vs diabetes is the closest known pairing and that's still few.
    • 18 hours, 20 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      In my experience the average person does not know the difference. It does not help that the commercials on TV just say diabetes and do not differentiate.
    • 18 hours, 23 minutes ago
      Mike S likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      In my experience the average person does not know the difference. It does not help that the commercials on TV just say diabetes and do not differentiate.
    • 18 hours, 25 minutes ago
      Lauren T likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      In my experience the average person does not know the difference. It does not help that the commercials on TV just say diabetes and do not differentiate.
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      Meerkat likes your comment at
      How often do people confuse type 1 and type 2 diabetes in your experience?
      In my experience the average person does not know the difference. It does not help that the commercials on TV just say diabetes and do not differentiate.
    • 1 day, 13 hours ago
      lis be likes your comment at
      Have you had a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scan? (The American Diabetes Association suggests this imaging tool, depending on age and years with T1D, to assess heart risk by measuring calcium buildup in your arteries.)
      Yes, I had one done and the results were very high in the upper 400s. I have my wonderful cardiologist to thank for recommending it as even after a normal stress test that was still somewhat suspicious. He thought further testing was advisable due to my 65 years of diabetes. The complaints that I had been having for years were not terribly specific, but just overall being way more exhausted than I thought I should be for my age and a bit of shortness of breath, but no chest pain. My doctors had been just saying that I was probably out of shape and that was what was causing the symptoms but this doctor really was proactive. This test shows calcium buildup, of course, in the arteries which is somewhat different than fatty plaque buildup in the arteries that can only be seen at the Cath Lab. My next step was to go to the Cath Lab where they found four major blockages in my heart and thank goodness we found them. I eventually ended up having four stents put in during two additional procedures. The last one was very stubborn because of the amount of calcium and I had to go to the university of Washington where they were able to do a procedure to drill the calcium out of the artery before they could get in there to place the stent. Heart disease is a very real concern for those of us with long-term diabetes, and although I am a retired dietitian and have always eaten an excellent diet with yearly lipid panel results looking excellent this still happened. The procedure took less than an hour and they do put an iodine die in your vein to make everything easier to see. My Medicare Advantage Plan paid for it except for my copayment which I believe was around $300 which is similar to what I have to pay for things like an MRI. The doctor does have to justify this test by certain symptoms and other previous test results.
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      lis be likes your comment at
      Have you had a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scan? (The American Diabetes Association suggests this imaging tool, depending on age and years with T1D, to assess heart risk by measuring calcium buildup in your arteries.)
      Yes, and even with low cholesterol levels all my life, CT Scan show extensive calcified coronary artery disease.
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      If the mystery train is your favorite form of conveyance, then you’re gonna love T1D. You may choose to be in a universe that is spiritually arid. Or you may choose to live in the harsh realities of reality. Up & down arrows and double arrows? I Love ‘em. Can and do take action immediately. 🙇‍♀️ 🙇‍♀️
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    Do you listen to any podcasts related to diabetes? Share your recommendations in the comments!

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    46 Comments

    1. Steven Gill

      This quarter of Diabetes Self-Management had an article on podcasts and blogs. Several were listed so I listened to two so far. The first was “TheHuddle,” while interesting geared towards Diabetes Care and Education Specialists,” after a few episodes went on to “Juicebox.” This seems to be geared to younger TYPE 1, but the information is good. So far one of the guests was a young lady experiencing “body transmorphia,” in my words a self destructive feeling towards her body, along with TYPE 1. But the host is easy to listen to, thus far varied guests, and I’ve gotten a few ideas that may help my own care. There’s more podcasts listed I’m going to go through.

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    2. Richard Vaughn

      I recommend “Diabetes Connections” with Stacey Simms.

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      1. Steven Gill

        Just started, I like it.

        4 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Joan McGinnis

      Yes occasionally Taking Care of Your Diabetes, any site which gives updates on treatment for health care persons

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Joan McGinnis

        I also JDRF has podcasts which are very good on mental health

        4 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Denise Wilkes

      Juice box and TCOYD.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Kris Sykes-David

      I listen to Juicebox and TCOYD. Both have lots of good information and are well done. With Juicebox, I find the interviews interesting, learning about different folks and how they live with T1D. The host, Scott Benner, also does short podcasts with Jenny Smith who has T1D and is an CDE, and more. I really have learned a LOT of ways to cope and manage my T1D from this podcast. Also, it is not just for younger folks like mentioned in previous post, I am 64. Check out the website, there is so much info there!

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    6. Donna Brownley

      Juicebox podcast! Hands down the very best!!

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. TomH

      I listened to Juicebox extensively for a few months. Now only once in a while when I see a particular topic of interest. I think they are very helpful in getting information out initially to the newly diagnosed, but after a T1D person gets their numbers down and unless looking for significant improvement, they don’t have as much impact as online or in-person groups like TUDiabetes, FUD Diabetes Forum, LoopandLearn, etc.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. TomH

        I should have also mentioned TCOYD! Dr’s Edelman and Pettus have a good balance of serious discussion, currency, and humor that is good at communicating, and though obviously impacted by sponsors have a reputation for a fairly balanced presentation.

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    8. KCR

      The Diabetes Psychologist and TCOYD.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Alison Neumann

      I love the Insuleoin Podcast and the new TCOYD podcast

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    10. Lawrence S.

      I don’t listen to, or watch any podcasts. I’m not technologically savvy. T1D Exchange is my the only diabetes related site in which I partake. I keep myself busy enough where I don’t want to spend any more time on the computer.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Steven Gill

        I wear a blue tooth, have PODBEAM downloaded on my phone. While walking my herd, driving to work, or yesterday painting have them on. Admittedly I may miss something while concentrating on something else (like had to look up the definition of “algorithm” because I just missed it) but even half listening it’s good.

        At 62 not as astute with technology as my 20 year old nephews but at least beats bordom.

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    11. Rjch844@outlook.com

      Juicebox podcast!!!

      https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/juicebox-podcast-type-1-diabetes/id962416631?i=1000565231467

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    12. Valentina Potempa

      I listen to Taking Control of your Diabetes the podcast and The Diabetes Vault

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. Cyndi Evans

      Juice Box Podcast #1

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    14. Sondra Mangan

      TCOYD, Diabetes Connections, Juicebox Podcast

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      1. john36m

        My choices also!

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    15. Robert Oliphant

      Diabetes in the news.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    16. persevereT1D52

      Yes! Great place to get support, newest information, and connections! Beta Cell with Craig Stubbing, new TCOYD, Real-life Diabetes. Some are more basic than others and I’m not a fan of the podcasts lead by parents who have children with T1. They seem more annoying, controlling and intrusive but I listen when they have important speakers.

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    17. George Lovelace

      My hearing isn’t so great, I’d rather read.

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    18. kristina blake

      I don’t have blocks of time I can listen, but I do look for the transcripts and read through those if the topics are of interest and use to me.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    19. Jenny Richardson

      Yes!! Redefining Diabetes The insuleoin podcast!! I highly recommend it.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    20. Robert L Nelson

      Diabetes Connections, excellent podcast!!

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    21. Pauline M Reynolds

      I would rather read something than listen to a podcast.

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      1. Molly Jones

        My thoughts also. Listening to voice is not my forte.
        I’d rather read something and make sure I understand it correctly or watch a grand rounds or conference online that can be replayed.

        4 years ago Log in to Reply
      2. Lawrence S.

        Me too. I am not an auditory learner. I must see and do to learn. I only get small portions of what I hear. I too would rather read it than watch it.

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    22. Matthew Miller

      Juice Box Podcast

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    23. LizB

      I love TCOYD and listen to some of the Juicebox Podcast, but not every episode.

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    24. Chris Albright

      The ones I listen to are Juicebox podcast with Scott Beener, Diabetes Connections with Stacie Simms, and ADA Diabetes Core.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. AnitaS

        I forgot to mention that I also listen to Diabetes Connections

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      2. Lyn McQuaid

        Thanks for the tip on Samantha Farley’s YouTube channel! Just checked it out. Does she actually say she’s Chris Farley’s daughter? My husband went to college with him and didn’t think he had any kids? He said he had a bunch of brothers, though, so perhaps she is his niece?

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    25. Ahh Life

      I am a reader, not a listener.

      But as TomH mentioned TCOYD! Dr’s Edelman and Pettus are entertaining and educational in the best traditions of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, Chris Farley and David Spade, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, et al. （＾ω＾）

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      1. AnitaS

        Funny you mentioned Chris Farley as his daughter is a type 1 and she recently started her own youtube channel. Her name is Samantha Farley.

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    26. Melinda Lipe

      No, I haven’t found anything interesting.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    27. AnitaS

      I listen to TCOYD (Take Care of Your Diabetes), Diabetes Connections, and on youtube: Diabetes Daily Digest, Nerdabetic and a few others.

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    28. Elle Hamann

      Juicebox Podcast is life changing.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    29. kylekk@gmail.com

      Juicebox

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    30. ellencherry

      I listen to the Juicebox podcast and Diabetes Connections. Juicebox has been very helpful since my dx 2 years ago and Diabetes Connections has great news about technology and other issues important to T1s.

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    31. Kathleen McHugh

      Juicebox

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    32. PamK

      It’s been a while, but I enjoy the “Juicebox Podcast.” I met the gentleman who does them at a diabetes event before COVID. He is very nice, and his podcast is very enjoyable.

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    33. marmcs@yahoo.com

      Love Podcast after 30 years with diabetes I’ve learned more in the last 12 months from Podcast, especially Juicebox. This is in order of my favorite
      #1. Juicebox Type 1 Diabetes
      #2. The Sugar Mama’s
      #3. This is Tupe 1
      #4. Diabetes Connection (for news and things happening)
      #5. Pardon My Pancreas

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    34. Velika Peterson

      Juicebox Podcast

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    35. Laura McPheeters

      Juicebox Podcast is an absolute gem. Beneficial to newly diagnosed as well as seasoned veterans. There’s something for everyone.

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    36. Bruce Johnson

      Used to, but live in Canada and cannot subscribe anymore.

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