Diabetes Simplified With Bridget Wood, RD, LD, CDCES

In this episode of The Direct Diabetes Podcast, we're joined by diabetes educator Bridget Wood, RD, LD, CDCES, who shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 17 and how it shaped her career. Bridget offers practical tips on managing blood sugar levels, staying prepared for highs and lows, and making the most of diabetes tech and new treatment options. 🎧 Listen now and take control of your diabetes journey!

We Also Discuss:
✔️ How Bridget transitioned from aspiring pharmacist to diabetes educator
✔️ Her must-have diabetes supplies and how she stays prepared for lows & highs
✔️ The latest diabetes management tools, including inhalable insulin
✔️ The role of health coaches in diabetes care and how to find one
✔️ Her best tips for keeping diabetes devices charged and ready

📌 Resources Mentioned:

Highs:

🔗 Inhaled Insulin - Afrezza*: https://afrezza.com

🔗 Savings Card Program (Commercial Insurance Only): https://afrezza.com/savings-program/

Lows:

🔗 Glucose Gel - Gu energy gel w/o caffeine: https://guenergy.com/collections/gels

🔗 Transcend Foods Glucose Gel (different brand but comes in different carb amounts):  https://shop.transcendfoods.com/products/new-mini-strawberry-orange-glucose-gels?selling_plan=690595692852&variant=48134187090228&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAoUddJQVT7hNUS4wNY6jhrdBGV7_q&gclid=CjwKCAiAneK8BhAVEiwAoy2HYQ1uiYwHtI7KGpBp6WiES11gJ8-zK2KVzDMEz4rsB61QSHjMxwGUTBoCB64QAvD_BwE

🔗 Glucagon - Gvoke* - prepared glucagon: https://www.gvokeglucagon.com

🔗 Savings Card Program (Commercial Insurance Only) : https://www.gvokeglucagon.com/getting-gvoke/#copay-card

🔗 Baqsimi*- nasal glucagon: https://www.baqsimi.com

🔗 Savings Card Program (Commercial Insurance Only) : https://www.baqsimi.com/savings-resources/

Health Coach Information:

🔗 Find a Health Coach in your Area: https://members.nbhwc.org/search/

🔗 Diabetes Health Coaching Services - Risely Health: Type 1 Diabetes Management Transformed | Risely Health

🔗 Elevate Your Health with Personalized Diabetes Coaching by Danica: https://www.dia-log.co/pages/1-1-health-coaching

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