Episodes

  • The Six Million Finger-Poke Man
    Nov 22 2023

    On this week's episode, host Tommy Young explores the magical technology of the most helpful diabetes companions: insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors! Later on, Griffon Lee joins the podcast to share his experiences with Type 1 Diabetes, his pump, and he even shares some very valuable advice.

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    12 mins
  • Boluses, Carb Ratios, and Ketones, Oh My!
    Nov 15 2023

    On this episode of M.P.I.B.T., host Tommy Young helps you understand some of the various new medical terms surrounding Type 1 Diabetes. What is glucose? How do I calculate using a carb ratio? What happens when I get ketones? All that is answered and more in this episode!

    Tommy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomYoungRadio
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    10 mins
  • Insulin: From Banting to Beyond
    Oct 21 2023

    Today, we explore insulin: what exactly is this mysterious, magical, clear liquid that saves our lives? Host Tommy Young breaks down where insulin came from, how it became what it is, and the different types of insulin we have.

    Tommy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomYoungRadio
    Diabetes Canada: https://www.diabetes.ca/
    Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22601-insulin
    Banting House: https://bantinghousenhs.ca/

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    15 mins
  • What's The Deal With Diabetes?
    Sep 27 2023

    In this first episode of M.P.I.B.T., your host Tommy Young explores a brief summary of what diabetes is, the history behind it, his own experiences with diabetes, and some of the common misconceptions and "Frequently Asked Questions" of Type 1 Diabetes.

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    9 mins