The Diacast: A Podcast About Diabetes
The Diacast is a podcast about diabetes, in the widest sense of the word. Join Type 1 diabetic Amy and Type 2 diabetic Liz as they explore how diabetes impacts relationships with food, exercise, mental health, medications, and many, many other parts of life. With an emphasis on science and mental health, The Diacast features guest episodes with medical experts, other diabetics, and tongue-in-cheek humor to answer the questions you didn't know you had in a relatable and (hopefully) informative way.
Podcasting since 2017 • 46 episodes
The Diacast: A Podcast About Diabetes
Latest Episodes
A Hiatus
Hello Diacast fans! As I’m sure you’ve noticed, Amy and Liz have been missing for a few months and there have been no new episodes. Our lives have become quite complicated over the summer, and we have not been able to put the time, energy, and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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13:29
Don’t Go At It Alone - A Family Conversation About Raising Kids With Diabetes
This episode is basically a family therapy session about growing up with diabetes (all parties consented to the recording). Clinical psychologist Dr. Mike Fulop returns to lead a discussion with Amy and her parents about overcoming some of the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:02:54
Insulin and Other Med Shortages - Why They’re Happening and How to Cope
With insulin and other diabetes med shortages on the rise, Liz, Amy, and Evan dive in to some of stated (and hypothetical) reasons for the shortages. While official explanations for insulin shortages are sparse, changes in the supply chain and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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45:00
Sugar In My Pocket - A Soliloquy On Hypo Snacks
Liz and Amy dive into the basics and talk about treating hypos and their favorite low snacks. Not all treatments are created equal. And remember, the best low snack is the one you have on you - so stash them and carry them!Instagram @dia...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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31:52
Managing Yourself - Self-Advocacy And Your Own Best Treatment
Diabetes management is all about finding what works for you - and then implementing it. This month we dig into self-management and self-advocacy. Join Liz, Amy, and Kelly to discuss choosing the management methods that work best for you, benefi...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:16:02
