Life update: I'm pregnant! This episode has been a year in the making. I wanted to create a resource where I could take you through every part of the TTC and diabetes pregnancy journey while living with type 1 diabetes. So since 6 months before our TTC journey, I started recording this podcast to take you through my thoughts, appointments, and preparation with my management. This is a topic that no one openly talks about, so let's dive in!

Show notes:

• ⏰ (0:00): Show Intro
• ⏰ (0:25): Welcome back! And Episode Overview
• ⏰ (4:45): Timeline
• ⏰ (6:32): Step 1 - Figuring out what I want my diabetes to look like
• ⏰ (10:01): Step 2 - Prenatal Vitamins
• ⏰ (11:07): Step 3 - Finding a care team that I’m comfortable with
• ⏰ (17:00): 7 month update
• ⏰ (27:29): Adjusting ranges
• ⏰ (31:10): First month of TTC
• ⏰ (39:30): Finding out we’re pregnant🎉
• ⏰ (45:00): Pregnancy so far💖
• ⏰ (1:02:13): Plan of action going forward

Resources for this episode:

• Everything I would do if I wanted to lower my A1C for pregnancy in 2025:https://needlesandspoons.com/2025-webinar
• Take our free quiz:http://needlesandspoons.com/quiz-optin
• Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience: https://bit.ly/3E5TX5W
• Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB5ZL6R8?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
• Check out our blog: https://bit.ly/3AkABcm
• Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hMqhU9
• Check out our free resource hub: https://needlesandspoons.com/free-resources/

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  *Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.

In this heartfelt episode of Keeping it 100 Radio, Lissie and Val share the story of how they met and connected over their shared experiences living with type 1 diabetes, and discuss their upcoming epic 40-mile hike with the Connected In Motion Adventure Team, preparing for the physical and emotional challenges, and their excitement about being part of a diabetes-centered community.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Introduction and Welcome!
• 01:24 Val's Journey with Diabetes and Finding Lissie
• 03:49 The First Consultation Call: A Chaotic Start
• 05:26 Becoming an Accountability Coach
• 07:34 Planning the Big Hike
• 21:51 Training for a 10k and Hiking Preparation
• 36:40 Fundraising for Connected in Motion
• 41:28 Offering Resources and Final Thoughts

Resources for this episode:

• Donate $10 to Lissie's page for a PDF copy of the Keeping it 100 Journal 2.0: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/fundraising/7682fcfa-3f05-44d8-b611-c814167eae47
• Donate $10 to Val's page for access to the Mastering Cycle Tracking Masterclass: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/fundraising/d7cbee7b-4e44-4549-8216-a0d4c35cfd17
• Check out Mer's Adventure Team preparation episode: https://needlesandspoons.com/2023/07/12/ep-97-empowered-voicestrailblazing-with-type-one-diabetes-mer-frasers-preparations-for-the-teton-crest-trail/
• Check out Mer's recap episode of her Adventure Team trip: https://needlesandspoons.com/2023/12/18/ep-109-empowered-voices-conquering-the-teton-crest-trail-post-adventure-reflections-with-mer-fraser/
• Take our free quiz: http://needlesandspoons.com/quiz-optin
• Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience: https://bit.ly/3E5TX5W
• Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB5ZL6R8?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
• Check out our blog: https://bit.ly/3AkABcm
• Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hMqhU9
• Check out our free resource hub: https://bit.ly/3tF2tnC
• Try Skin Grip and use the code "LISSIE" at try.skingrip.com/podcast⁠
• Check out our favorite products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/needlesandspoons_?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh

*Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.

In this episode of Keeping it 100 Radio, Lissie has an in-depth conversation with former client Kayleigh Glueck. Kayleigh shares her journey with type 1 diabetes and the profound grief and challenges she faced after the loss of her first child, Jasper, during labor. She discusses the complex intersection of grief, pregnancy, and diabetes management, the support systems that helped her through difficult times, and her involvement with Weighted Angels, an organization providing comfort to bereaved parents. Kayleigh’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, community support, and the ongoing journey of living with diabetes and loss.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains material of a highly sensitive nature including pregnancy, child loss, and grief, that may be harder to hear for some individuals.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:26 Trigger Warning: Sensitive Topics Ahead
• 01:02 Guest Introduction
• 01:24 Kayleigh's Diabetes Journey
• 04:26 Pregnancy and Diabetes: A Challenging Combination
• 07:20 First Pregnancy Experience
• 21:29 Navigating Grief and Postpartum with Diabetes
• 33:20 Keeping Jasper's Memory Alive
• 43:28 Navigating Pregnancy After Loss
• 52:32 Supporting Those in Grief
• 59:17 Resources and Final Thoughts

Resources for this Episode:

• Weighted Angels: https://www.weightedangels.com/
• Hang with Kayleigh on IG: https://www.instagram.com/missing_babyjasper?igsh=MXNpb3RpdmpydTB1Mw==
• Take our free quiz!
• Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience
• Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal
• Check out our blog
• Follow us on Instagram: @ki100official_
• Check out our free resource hub
• Try Skin Grip and use the code "LISSIE"
• Check out our favorite products

*Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.

Ever wonder what it's like to have five type one diabetic siblings (plus yourself)? Bellé is one of six type one diabetic children within the Krueger family. Inside this episode of Keeping it 100 Radio, she and Lissie chat all things from the individual diagnoses of each person, the personal relationship to diabetes and their outlook as a family on the diagnosis.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Introduction + Welcome to Keeping 100 Radio
• 00:35 Bella Kruger's Unique Family Journey with Type 1 Diabetes
• 03:40 Navigating College Life and the Impact of COVID-19
• 05:42 The Kruger Family's Diabetes Diagnosis Timeline
• 17:33 Confronting Diabetes Diagnosis as a Teenager
• 24:39 The Complex Emotions Surrounding Diabetes in a Large Family
• 27:25 Embracing Diabetes with a Positive Mindset
• 29:46 Diverse Experiences Within the Same Family
• 32:43 The Power of Community and Personal Growth
• 39:19 Navigating Diabetes as a Family: Challenges and Triumphs
• 45:56 Uncensored Advice: Living Fully with Diabetes

Resources for this episode:

• Meet the Krueger family on Instagram and TikTok: @kruegersplusT1D

• Take our free quiz: http://needlesandspoons.com/quiz-optin
• Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience: https://bit.ly/3E5TX5W
• Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB5ZL6R8?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
• Check out our blog: https://bit.ly/3AkABcm
• Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hMqhU9
• Check out our free resource hub: https://bit.ly/3tF2tnC
• Try Skin Grip and use the code "LISSIE" at try.skingrip.com/podcast⁠
• Check out our favorite products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/needlesandspoons_?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh

*Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.

In this episode Lissie shares her personal and professional insights on managing diabetes, emphasizing the importance of advocacy and informed decision-making. Highlighting lessons not usually covered by endocrinologists, she dives into her own experiences with type 1 diabetes, Crohn's disease, and the unique challenges faced, including a recent conversation about pre-colonoscopy insulin management. Lissie discusses her decision to switch from the Omnipod to the Tandem Mobi insulin pump, detailing the pros and cons of each system, her experience transitioning pumps, and the impact on her diabetes management.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Welcome and Introduction
• 00:25 The Instagram Story That Sparked a Conversation: Preparing for a Colonoscopy with Diabetes
• 02:42 Navigating Medical Advice and Advocating for Your Health
• 05:35 Switching Insulin Pumps: From Omnipod to Tandem Mobi
• 15:40 The Tandem Mobi Experience: Initial Impressions and Data Analysis
• 21:39 Pros of Tandem Over Omnipod: Size, Modes, and Flexibility
• 26:48 Cons of Tandem: Tubing Annoyances and Alert Overload
• 30:11 FAQs: Addressing Common Concerns and Misconceptions
• 38:28 The Importance of Understanding Your Body Beyond Technology
• 41:17 Invitation to Join 'Keeping It 100'

Resources for this episode:

• Take our free quiz: http://needlesandspoons.com/quiz-optin
• Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience: https://bit.ly/3E5TX5W
• Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB5ZL6R8?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
• Check out our blog: https://bit.ly/3AkABcm
• Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hMqhU9
• Check out our free resource hub: https://bit.ly/3tF2tnC
• Try Skin Grip and use the code "LISSIE" at try.skingrip.com/podcast⁠
• Check out our favorite products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/needlesandspoons_?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh

*Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.

In this episode of Keeping 100 Radio, Lissie has a candid conversation with Kat Luper, exploring Kat's struggles and learnings as a diabetic when prescribed Ozempic, a GLP-1 therapy, known for its appetite suppression properties and significant impact on weight and blood sugar levels. Kat shares her nuanced experiences, covering the physical and mental health implications, difficulties with nutritional intake, and the challenges in balancing effective diabetes management while maintaining a quality life. Throughout the discussion, Lissie and Kat engage in insightful dialogue on self-advocacy in medical settings, the complexity of weight management, and the broader systemic issues in diabetes care, emphasizing the critical importance of a personalized, holistic approach to health and well-being.

SHOW NOTES:

• 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
• 00:59 Understanding GLP-1 Therapies and Their Benefits
• 02:58 Interview with Kat Luper: Personal Experience with Diabetes
• 20:37 Kat's Experience with Ozempic and Its Impact on Her Life
• 38:15 The Decision to Stop the Drug and the Aftermath
• 45:32 The Struggle with the Medical System and the Need for Reform
• 45:54 The Steps to Rebuilding Health and Wellbeing
• 51:47 Preparing for the Doctor's Appointment and Setting Boundaries
• 55:32 Advice for Those Considering the Drug
• 59:41 The Importance of Skepticism and Doing Your Own Research
• 01:00:42 The Positive Outcome and the Lessons Learned

Resources for this episode:

• Take our free quiz: http://needlesandspoons.com/quiz-optin
• Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience: https://bit.ly/3E5TX5W
• Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB5ZL6R8?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
• Check out our blog: https://bit.ly/3AkABcm
• Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hMqhU9
• Check out our free resource hub: https://bit.ly/3tF2tnC
• Try Skin Grip and use the code "LISSIE" at try.skingrip.com/podcast⁠
• Check out our favorite products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/needlesandspoons_?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh

*Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.

In this episode, Lissie and Val chat with Annie Cooper, a Type 1 diabetic, endurance triathlete and Ironman finisher. Annie shares her journey, from being diagnosed in high school, facing challenges and feelings of isolation, to finding a supportive community in college and overcoming the odds to compete in high-intensity sports including marathons, half and full Ironmans. She emphasizes the importance of celebrating small wins, adjusting mindset during physical challenges, and the role technology plays in her diabetes management. Annie's story is a testament to her resilience and a source of inspiration for those looking to challenge their limits while living with diabetes.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Introduction and Welcome
• 00:43 Guest Introduction
• 01:39 Annie's Journey with Type 1 Diabetes
• 11:49 Annie's Transition and Growth in Diabetes Management
• 19:11 Marathon Training
• 31:15 Handling Blood Sugar Fluctuations During Races
• 39:54 Sharing Experiences and Inspiring Others
• 42:30 Future Goals and Aspirations
• 51:02 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Resources for this episode:

• Follow Annie: https://www.instagram.com/t1d_triathlete
• Take our free quiz: http://needlesandspoons.com/quiz-optin
• Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience: https://bit.ly/3E5TX5W
• Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB5ZL6R8?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
• Check out our blog: https://bit.ly/3AkABcm
• Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hMqhU9
• Check out our free resource hub: https://bit.ly/3tF2tnC
• Try Skin Grip and use the code "LISSIE" at try.skingrip.com/podcast⁠
• Check out our favorite products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/needlesandspoons_?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh

*Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.

Lissie reflects on her diabetes journey as she nears her 10th Diaversary this week. In this episode, Lissie walks you through the 10 things that she wishes didn't take her 10 years to figure out, so you can learn from her decade of experience with Type One Diabetes.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
• 00:28 - My Diagnosis Story
• 02:44 - 10 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner
• 04:09 - #1 - Understanding Your Own Blood Sugar Reports Are Saying
• 08:55 - #2 - Your Management Preferences CAN and WILL Change
• 14:20 - #3 -Your Habits Are The Backbone of Your Management
• 17:03 - #4 - Restrictive Habits Do Not All Look the Same
• 19:28 - #5 - Any Food is Blood Sugar Friendly If You Understand Your Body
• 21:37 - #6 - There's Never a Perfect Moment to Start
• 25:25 - #7 - The A1C Doesn't Matter If It's Consuming Your Mental Health
• 27:57 - #8 - Those Micro Moments Compile into the Big Moments
• 29:19 - #9 - Step Outside of Other People's Projections and Opinions
• 33:30- #10 - Diabetes Is Yours.
• 34:40 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources for this episode:

• Take our free quiz: http://needlesandspoons.com/quiz-optin
• Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience: https://bit.ly/3E5TX5W
• Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB5ZL6R8?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
• Check out our blog: https://bit.ly/3AkABcm
• Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hMqhU9
• Check out our free resource hub: https://bit.ly/3tF2tnC
• Try Skin Grip and use the code "LISSIE" at try.skingrip.com/podcast⁠
• Check out our favorite products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/needlesandspoons_?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh

*Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.