DiabetesMine interviews two NYC advocates transforming the approach to type 1 diabetes.

Emily Goldman was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at 20. Initially, she only knew one person with diabetes, her childhood neighbor who had severe complications. This made her fearful of her diagnosis. During her senior year at Boston University, she met Christie Bohn, another T1D patient, and they started a podcast and Instagram account called Pancreas Pals to support young people with T1D. They share personal stories, tips, and recipes. Goldman joined the JDRF’s Youth Leadership Committee in NYC, where she met Miriam Brand-Schulberg, a psychotherapist with T1D. Together, they aim to provide support and normalize the struggles of living with T1D. They emphasize that no one can maintain perfect blood sugar levels all the time and that it's okay to have challenges. Their podcast covers various topics, including diabetes technology, managing blood sugars during different activities, and dealing with other conditions. They also address issues like medical racism and the lack of diversity in diabetes-related marketing. Both women use advanced diabetes management technologies and share their experiences to help others. They hope their podcast helps listeners feel supported and understood.