
Ep 99 - Statins or Not? Understanding Your Cholesterol with Kelly Schmidt, RDN
Kelly Schmidt, a registered dietitian, fitness instructor, wife, and mother of two, leads T1D Functional Nutrition, a virtual practice that offers a holistic approach to T1D management—one that harmon...
31 Maalis 202549min

Ep 98 - The Estrogen - Insulin Connection
In this episode, host Melissa Slemp discusses the critical connection between estrogen and insulin, particularly for women with type 1 diabetes navigating midlife changes. She explores the roles of th...
24 Maalis 202525min

Ep 97 - Are You in Perimenopause? 5 Ways You'll Know + How to Manage Hormonal Changes
In this episode, host Melissa Slemp discusses the complexities of perimenopause, and understanding if and when you are in this hormonal stage, particularly for women living with diabetes. She highligh...
17 Maalis 202537min

Ep 96 - How Diabetes Shapes Relationships—and vice versa with Kaycee Parker
Today I talked with a frequent guest of the show Kaycee Parker to explore the intricate relationship between diabetes and personal connections. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 12, Kaycee has liv...
10 Maalis 20251h 6min

Ep 95 - The Hidden Reason for Your Blood Sugar Swings
In this episode, I discuss the intricate relationship between blood sugar management and hormonal changes, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) & Type 1 D...
3 Maalis 202543min

Ep 94 - Pump Crazy! Mastering the Omnipod 5 Algorithm with Amanda Mueller
In this episode, we welcome back Amanda Mueller, a Texas-based accountant, fitness enthusiast, and diabetes advocate, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 17 years. Amanda is a member and guest sp...
24 Helmi 20251h 7min

Ep 93 - Diabetes as Your Superpower: Navigating Emotions with Julia Flaherty
Julia Flaherty is a storyteller, diabetes advocate, marketing professional, and author passionate about health innovation and meaningful connections. With expertise in content creation, digital market...
17 Helmi 202543min

Ep 92 - Food, Friends, and Blood Sugar: Eating Out with Confidence, with Madi Cheever, RD
Madi Cheever shares her journey with type 1 diabetes, from her early diagnosis to how it shaped her career as a dietitian. She discusses managing diabetes in social settings, self-advocacy, and practi...
10 Helmi 202557min




















