The 108 Podcast - Type 1 Diabetes

Episode 137 - Parenting Through Medical Trauma After a T1D Diagnosis: Finding Your Way Forward

In this insightful interview, Kelsey Ruffing shares her personal journey with her daughter's type 1 diabetes diagnosis, her professional expertise in chronic illness and sports psychology, and her advocacy efforts to improve pediatric chronic illness care and legal protections. Discover practical strategies for acceptance, managing medical trauma, and supporting resilience in children and parents. ⁠https://www.kelseyruffingcounseling.com/ ⁠ [https://www.kelseyruffingcounseling.com/] ⁠kelsey@kelseyruffingcounseling.com⁠ [kelsey@kelseyruffingcounseling.com] Numstat prep pads are fast-acting wipes designed to help disinfect and numb the skin before injections or site changes in as little as 60 seconds. You can use code TYPEONE10 for a discount HERE [https://amzn.to/3Q7fXrb]. Raquel is currently in a contracted agreement with Tandem Diabetes. ⁠Better Together Community⁠ [https://www.typeonetogether.com/bettertogether] (Masterclasses, Office Hours and Community chat) ⁠Team Together T1D Parent Events⁠ [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/typeonetogether] (2026 - Dallas, Chicago, San Diego) ⁠T1D Babysitter List⁠ [https://stan.store/typeonetogether/p/t1d-babysitter-resource] (Over 3K sitters nationwide & beyond) ⁠Visit Our Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/typeonetogether] ⁠Visit Our Tiktok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@typeonetogether?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] ⁠Amazon Storefront⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/shop/typeonetogether] - all our favorite T1D products ⁠Website⁠ [https://www.typeonetogether.com/] ⁠T1D Parent Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/typeonetog]

Episode 136 - Letters To My Pancreas, Austin's T1D Story

Austin Scott joins us to share his raw story of growing up with T1D and how his mindset and approach to type 1 diabetes have evolved over the years. He opens up about the role his parents played in his management, and we dive into the deeper nuances of diabetes that so often go unspoken. Austin’s perspective is honest, realistic, and truly beautiful. You can find Austin on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/aus_t1d/] and Tiktok here [https://www.tiktok.com/@aus_t1d?_r=1&_t=ZT-95Jvqh8h3yo]. Letters To My Pancreas website [https://letterstomypancreas.com/]. Letters To My Pancreas instagram [https://www.instagram.com/letterstomypancreas]. Better Together Community [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] (Masterclasses, Office Hours and Community chat) Team Together T1D Parent Events [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] (2026 - Dallas, Chicago, San Diego) T1D Babysitter List [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] (Over 3K sitters nationwide & beyond) Visit Our Instagram [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] Visit Our Tiktok [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] Amazon Storefront [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] - all our favorite T1D products Website [https://www.notion.so/228c4e54cd9b80a49214c8dfdfc5e4fa?pvs=21] T1D Parent Facebook Group [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] Raquel is currently in a contracted agreement with Tandem Diabetes.

Episode 135 - RAQUEL'S ER VISIT

Raquel shares her story going to the ER for the first time due to a T1D related issue! We hope this helps you better prepare for future situations like this one. Ketone Meter [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MPCX4DZ/ref=as_li_ss_tl] Better Together Community [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] (Masterclasses, Office Hours and Community chat) Team Together T1D Parent Events [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] (2026 - Dallas, Chicago, San Diego) T1D Babysitter List [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] (Over 3K sitters nationwide & beyond) Visit Our Instagram [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] Visit Our Tiktok [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] Amazon Storefront [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] - all our favorite T1D products Website [https://www.notion.so/frio-discount-code-typeonetogether-228c4e54cd9b80a49214c8dfdfc5e4fa?pvs=21] T1D Parent Facebook Group [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] Raquel is currently in a contracted agreement with Tandem Diabetes.

Episode 134 - Metal Health & T1D: Practical Tips from Rukiyyah Khan

In this interview, Rukiyyah Khan shares her personal journey with type 1 diabetes, her work in diabetes education, and practical tips for managing burnout and emotional health. Listen in to discover how community, mental health, and self-care are vital in navigating diabetes effectively. Connect:Instagram: @coachedbykiyyahLinked In: Rukiyyah KhanNon profit: ⁠@diabeatingtheodds ⁠ Screening Tools: Diabetes Distress Assessment: https://diabetesdistress.org/take-dd-survey/ [https://diabetesdistress.org/take-dd-survey/]Diabetes Distress Scales (Including Families/Parents/Hypoglycemia): https://behavioraldiabetes.org/scales-and-measures/ [https://behavioraldiabetes.org/scales-and-measures/]Journals: The Diabetic Health Journal: https://a.co/d/0ilxSTOK [https://a.co/d/0ilxSTOK]Dia-Log Insulin for Your Soul: https://a.co/d/00qi5cFB [https://a.co/d/00qi5cFB]Books: How to be Sick: https://a.co/d/0hIfVZ85 [https://a.co/d/0hIfVZ85]Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It: https://a.co/d/099c4G9Z [https://a.co/d/099c4G9Z]Prevention and Recovery from Eating Disorders in Type 1 Diabetes: Injecting Hope: https://a.co/d/0jgkRW8Q [https://a.co/d/0jgkRW8Q]Emotion Management Resources: Feelings Wheel: https://feelingswheel.com/ [https://feelingswheel.com/]Teaching Kids to Name Emotions: https://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-resources/behaviors-and-emotions/naming-emotions [https://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-resources/behaviors-and-emotions/naming-emotions]Managing Family Dynamic: https://www.breakthrought1d.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/JDRF_Ebrief-2_Family-Conflict.pdf [https://www.breakthrought1d.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/JDRF_Ebrief-2_Family-Conflict.pdf]Mental Health Professionals Directory:ADA: https://diabetes.org/tools-resources/mental-health-directory [https://diabetes.org/tools-resources/mental-health-directory] You're Just my Type: https://www.yourejustmytype.org/resources [https://www.yourejustmytype.org/resources] TYPE ONE TOGETHER RESOURCES: Raquel is currently in a contracted agreement with Tandem Diabetes. Better Together Community [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] (Masterclasses, Office Hours and Community chat) Team Together T1D Parent Events [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] (2026 - Dallas, Chicago, San Diego) T1D Babysitter List [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] (Over 3K sitters nationwide & beyond) Visit Our Instagram [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] Visit Our Tiktok [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] Amazon Storefront [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] - all our favorite T1D products Website [https://www.notion.so/228c4e54cd9b80a49214c8dfdfc5e4fa?pvs=21] T1D Parent Facebook Group [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] Type 1 diabetes, mental health, diabetes management, burnout, community support, diabetes education, emotional health, diabetes technology, caregiving, self-care

Episode 133: When Your Glucose Starts to “Glow”

In this episode, Raquel sits down with Kevin (Glowcose founder), the founder of Glowcose, to talk about the future of glucose data and what it really means for families living with type 1 diabetes. They dive into the overwhelm that can come with constant data, why more numbers don’t always equal more clarity, and how Glowcose is working to simplify the way we understand glucose trends. Kevin shares the story behind building the platform, what makes it different, and how it aims to support both parents and individuals with T1D in making more confident, less stressful decisions. If you’ve ever felt buried in data or unsure what actually matters, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective. Get a glowcose HERE [https://glowcose.com/?ref=typeonetogether]. Raquel is currently in a contracted agreement with Tandem Diabetes. Better Together Community [https://www.notion.so/Podcast-d6175666649b4a1f9c7ef98446da15cd?pvs=21] (Masterclasses, Office Hours and Community chat) Team Together T1D Parent Events [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/typeonetogether] (2026 - Dallas, Chicago, San Diego) T1D Babysitter List [https://stan.store/typeonetogether/p/t1d-babysitter-resource] (Over 3K sitters nationwide & beyond) Visit Our Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/typeonetogether] Visit Our Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@typeonetogether] Amazon Storefront [https://www.amazon.com/shop/typeonetogether] - all our favorite T1D products Website [https://www.typeonetogether.com/] T1D Parent Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/typeonetog/]