Dads and Diabetes

Two dads of T1D daughters, on a podcast, trying to figure it all out. (This episode was recorded via Facebook Livestream and can be viewed on our Facebook page: https://fb.watch/2nJQEGAEDP/)Alan and Mark round out the year by discussing the inevitable shift from childhood to young adulthood. Yes, listeners, it's THAT long-promised episode...As both girls enter womanhood within a fe

Two dads of T1D daughters, on a podcast, trying to figure it all out. With November 14th being perhaps the most significant date on the T1D calendar (not to mention the 2 year anniversary of our show!), we wanted to treat our listeners to some truly special guests.Joining Alan and Mark on this episode, two incredible T1D educators and activists who have channeled their energy and e

Two dads of T1D daughters, on a podcast, trying to figure it all out. This is another of our episodes that we live-streamed but also edited down for your pod-listening pleasure - so just a heads up re some of the steam-related goofiness that you might hear in this ep.Goofiness was essential for this one though, as the dads discussed the virtues or otherwise of remote learning, some

Two dads of T1D daughters, on a podcast, trying to figure it all out. A real treat for our listeners this episode! DaD had the privilege of visiting with current Major League Soccer (MLS) champs Seattle Sounders and US Men's National Team starter Jordan Morris, perhaps the most high-profile T1D athlete in America. Jordan talks openly about his earliest T1D memories, his fears regar

Two dads of T1D daughters, on a podcast, trying to figure it all out. This episode is a little rough around the edges, as the Dads wholly embraced live streaming and listener interaction. It was fun...but maybe it's something we do just every now and then?! Never the less, the gamut got run once more, as Alan and Mark considered what our 'new normal' (does anyone like that phrase?!

Two dads of T1D daughters, on a podcast, trying to figure it all out. Alan and Mark, two men with faces for radio, unwisely decide to livestream an episode for the first time! If you're listening to this via podcast, smart move. You don't have to deal with the visuals. But you can at least enjoy the different energy that being able to see one another generated from the show hosts.T

Two dads of T1D daughters, on a podcast, trying to figure it all out. Well, actually, THREE dads this episode.While Alan sets the financial world to rights, Mark hosts our first ever Dad Panel. We’re delighted to welcome to the show fellow T1D dads Rob Namnoum and Steven Truitt. The three dads share their experiences, highlighting similarities in their kids T1D stories to date, a

Two dads of T1D daughters, on a podcast, trying to figure it all out. Alan and Mark are REUNITED...and it feels so good! After the Dads recorded their separate group podcasts with other T1D pod hosts, finally the pair are back together again.The guys run the gamut as they play catch-up, covering such diverse topics as the financial markets, the cost of insulin, tele-Endo visits, ga

Two dads of T1D daughters, on a podcast, trying to figure it all out. With a twist!The second of our out-of-the-norm eps, with Alan up to bat this time! #TeamAlanOur good friend Stacey Simms (of the 'Diabetes Connections' podcast), once again gathered together some fellow T1D podcasters for a chat. Alan jumped in to represent our lil' ole show (#TeamAlan), along with Amber of 'Diab

Two dads of T1D daughters, on a podcast, trying to figure it all out. With a twist!So, with the world being crazy right now, our next two eps are going to be very different from our usual shows. No Alan and Mark combo!Our good friend Stacey Simms (of the 'Diabetes Connections' podcast), gathered together some fellow T1D podcasters for a chat, an opportunity just to connect really.