Writer/reporter living in NYC. Just your typical brunch connoisseur and fashion fanatic with a splash of Type 1 Diabetes and an affinity for good stories.
In Season 9 Episode 14, Christie tells Emily about her third trimester and recounts being shamed in a birthing class for being diabetic—Emily talks about her COVID recovery.
In season 9 episode 13, Emily speaks with Christina Roth-Sleeper, the founder of Diabetes Link, former College Diabetes Network, to discuss resources for type 1 diabetics, going into a career focusing on diabetes, and how you can get involved.
On season 9 episode 11, Christie asks Emily about testing out the newest iteration of Abbott’s continuous glucose monitoring system—Freestyle Libre Freestyle Libre 3—and talks about how it compares to the Dexcom G6.
In season 9 episode 10, Miriam shares insights into her pregnancy with type 1 diabetes—with tips for each trimester—and Christie shares some big life news of her own.
In season 9 episode 9, Emily speaks with Mark Heyman, Ph.D., CDCES, author of Diabetes Sucks And You Can Handle It, and CEO of the Center for Diabetes and Mental Health, about the mental weight of living with type 1 diabetes, and how his new book addresses these stressors.
On season 9 episode 7, Emily and Christie offer up some of their best travel tips for summertime trips, including the best low snacks that won't melt, how to pack for a getaway, and more.
In Season 9 Ep. 6, Emily and Mila discuss her years-long journey to the right diagnosis, her blog, and the importance of finding the right doctor for you.