your diabetic bestie

your diabetic bestie is a type 1 diabetes tell-all hosted by your new bestie, nicole barron. that's me! tune in to hear me talk about what having type 1 diabetes is like, how i manage my diabetes, all the ups and downs that come with it, and the silly little perks of having a chronic condition. i hope that as a fellow type 1, you can relate and laugh along with me, or as a friend/family member/loved one of a diabetic, you can learn how to best help and support your type 1 bestie. can't wait to meet you! ily follow me! instagram- @nicolebarron_ tik tok- @_nicolebarron_ twitter- @nicbarron_

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talking t1d + fav recipes

hey besties! happy monday! can you believe it's already december? crazy! it's about that time where finals pick up so i am a little overwhelmed with deadlines, but stick with me because i have some super exciting content on the way!! in today's episode, i tell y'all about my fav recipes that i've learned how to cook since being diagnosed. i also chat about education surrounding t1d and its significance. tune in to hear more! xoxo, your diabetic bestie follow me! instagram- @nicolebarron_ tik tok...

Dec 05, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 10

insulin-dependent besties

hey besties! happy monday! today’s episode is all about insulin!! im so thankful for my access to insulin because my life depends on it. i hope that we can all continue to fight and advocate to make insulin more affordable and accessible. here are more resources to learn more about this issue: Bernie Sanders (huge advocate for affordable insulin), Endocrine Society , and this article about insulin in CA . david’s instagram - @d___805 follow me! instagram- @nicolebarron_ tik tok- @_nicolebarron_ ...

Nov 22, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 9

let's chat t1d

hey besties! happy monday! today's episode is a bit different than usual. i know im usually super upbeat and enthusiastic, but today, i am a little more somber and serious. there has been a lot weighing heavily on my heart and i wanted to talk about it with you. take a deep breath, grab a warm drink, and tune in to hear more. if you ever need anything, feel free to dm me! xoxo, your diabetic bestie follow me! instagram- @nicolebarron_ tik tok- @_nicolebarron_ twitter- @nicbarron_...

Nov 14, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 8

t1d x sports x motivation

hey besties! i hope y’all are having a great day! i know im a day late this week… oops! in today’s episode, i sit back and chat about sports and motivation. i LOVE everything sports and i wanna share that passion with y'all so grab a snack or head out for a walk and tune in! xoxo, your diabetic bestie :)

Nov 08, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7

let's workout, t1d!

hi besties! happy monday! this week's episode is about exercise as a type 1 diabetic! for those of you who don't already know, exercise and fitness as a t1d is not always the easiest thing, but it is more than possible. grab a snack or head out for a walk and tune in to hear more! xoxo, your diabetic bestie ada website link

Oct 24, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 6

chit chat w lauren bongiorno

hi besties! happy monday! :) in today’s episode, i sit down with my new bestie, lauren bongiorno, who is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. as a fellow t1d and health coach, she has plenty of wisdom to share. lauren is also the founder of risely health which strives to help t1ds learn how to manage their blood sugars and understand how to improve their a1c. tune in to hear more! xoxo, your diabetic bestie...

Oct 17, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5

insulin pump 101

hi besties! happy monday! today’s episode is all about insulin pumps! i talk about the tandem t-slim insulin pump and the omnipod pump. i cover the similarities/differences, pros/cons, and more. tune in to learn more about how type 1 diabetics use insulin pumps to better manage their blood sugars! xoxo, your diabetic bestie :) sources omnipod tandem raising a child with diabetes follow me! instagram- @nicolebarron_ tik tok- @_nicolebarron_ twitter- @nicbarron_...

Oct 03, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4

cgmmm.... what?

hi besties! happy monday! today’s episode is your continuous glucose monitor (cgm) handbook. i talk about the benefits of wearing a cgm and the similarities/differences between the dexcom g6 sensor and the freestyle lite libre sensors. i also talk about the first time i saw my favorite singer, role model, wearing his dexcom and how much it meant to me. i also wear a dexcom g6 sensor and i use the skingrip overlay patches! i am a big supporter of wearing a cgm as it has personally helped me so mu...

Sep 26, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3

chit chat with amy hsieh

hi besties! how are y’all doing today? im so excited for today’s episode! i sat down *virtually* with t1d content creator and dexcom/omnipod ambassador: amy hsieh! we talked about her diagnosis while abroad, how her app diabuddies came to be, and her fav low blood sugar snack. tune in! xoxo, your diabetic bestie :) follow me ! - instagram @nicolebarron_ - tik tok @_nicolebarron_ - twitter @nicbarron_

Sep 20, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2

introducing me !

hi besties! i'm your host, nicole barron. in today's episode, i chug an iced americano as i tell y'all about myself and my t1d diagnosis story. im so excited to see where this journey takes us, tune in! follow me! instagram: @nicolebarron_ tik tok: @_nicolebarron_ twitter: @nicbarron_

Sep 13, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1

the trailer

hey besties! here is the exclusive trailer for "your diabetic bestie" with your host, nicole barron. that's me! i hope y'all enjoy this little clip and decide to join me on this journey. i can't wait to tell you all about the type 1 diabetes lifestyle including the daily tasks and the emotional rollercoaster that it can be. i know that sounds like a lot, but don't worry, i'll make it fun! xoxo, your diabetic bestie

Sep 12, 2022•2 min

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