Episode 329 - Stacey Simms - Author & Host of Diabetes Connections & Diabetes Connections Presents Mom's Night Out

In this episode of the Diabetes Innovators Series, Rob interviews
Stacey Simms, host of Diabetes Connections, author of World’s Worst
Diabetes Mom Series, and host and creator of Diabetes Connections
Presents Mom’s Night Out event. They discuss the innovative
approaches to diabetes support, particularly through the Moms Night
Out events. Stacey shares her journey from being a diabetes mom to
creating a community for other mothers, emphasizing the importance
of connection and support. They explore the evolution of diabetes
care, the challenges faced by caregivers, and the significance of
media literacy in diabetes advocacy. The discussion highlights
memorable moments from the events and the impact they have on
participants, as well as the future of diabetes innovations.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Diabetes Connections and Innovators
03:03 The Evolution of Diabetes Support and Community 05:54 The
Birth of Moms Night Out 08:51 The Impact of Moms Night Out Events
11:47 Navigating the Challenges of Diabetes Caregiving 14:50
Memorable Moments from Moms Night Out 17:56 The Journey of a
Diabetes Creator 20:46 The Importance of Media Literacy in Diabetes
Advocacy 23:45 Looking Ahead: Future of Diabetes Innovations
Resources: Diabetes Connections Mom’s Night Out World’s Worst
Diabetes Mom Series