Reclaim Your Rise
with Lauren Bongiorno

Today's guest is a dear friend of mine who I've shared many meals with, a few stages before, Kyle Banks. In the middle of living out his dreams, performing on Broadway and working with some of the biggest names in the music industry, a type 1 diabetes diagnosis changed everything. In this episode, Kyle shares his journey from the bright lights of Broadway to starting up Kyler Cares and how that work has grown from helping a few families in his network with diabetes to serving over 2000 students with T1D in the New York City public school system. We'll talk about the problems these kids and families are facing, how Kyle secured a major grant to tackle them, and why this work has the potential to scale nationwide. This conversation is going to be inspiring, eye-opening, and one that you're going to want to hear all the way through. Quick Takeaways: Kyle’s story  Addressing the needs of T1D families and getting them the support they need  The biggest problem kids with Type 1 Diabetes are facing in public schools right now  Project 31 ‼️ Our annual event Rising Above T1D is BACK! 🎉  Join us this World Diabetes Day, virtually or in-person, in Chicago on Friday, Nov. 14th . Don't miss our exclusive in-person coaching workshop on Saturday, Nov. 15th . Virtual event tickets are free, but you need to register to save your spot. Early bird pricing for in-person event + workshop tickets ends Oct. 14th. 🎟️ REGISTER HERE: [www.riselyhealth.com/type-1-diabetes/rising-above-t1d-2025] 📲Stay connected: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. 📩Send us a DM: Share your takeaways, questions about the episode and/or ideas for our next recording via direct message on IG to either account linked above. 💻 Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve.

If you've been afraid of carbs or you were told that eating fewer carbs is the only way to manage blood sugars, today's episode is for you. We’re breaking down everything that people with T1D need to know to make empowered choices with food and have a healthy relationship with it. To help us understand why we need carbs and officially debunk these myths, is Bridget Wood– Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, highly respected expert in diabetes and nutrition, with over 15 years of personal experience living with T1D. This is what a conversation about T1D and food should actually sound like. Be sure to share it to help this message reach more people in our community. How your relationship with food shapes your diabetes management  Debunking the myth that all carbohydrates cause high blood sugar Overcoming fear of insulin and fostering a positive relationship with it The lasting impact of restrictive dieting: “When we remove things from our diet, our relationships with food can be tainted forever.’  5 tips for able being able to eat carbs and stay in range more effectively 📲 Follow Bridget on IG! ‼️ Our annual event Rising Above T1D is BACK! 🎉  Join us this World Diabetes Day, virtually or in-person, in Chicago on Friday, Nov. 14th . Don't miss our exclusive in-person coaching workshop on Saturday, Nov. 15th . Virtual event tickets are free, but you need to register to save your spot. Early bird pricing for in-person event + workshop tickets ends Oct. 14th. 🎟️ REGISTER HERE: [www.riselyhealth.com/type-1-diabetes/rising-above-t1d-2025] 💻 Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve. 🫂Stay connected with us: IG: @lauren_bongiorno | @riselyhealth   TikTok: @lauren_bongiorno | @riselyhealth YT: Reclaim Your Rise  📩Send us a message: DM us your takeaways, questions about the episode and/or ideas for our next recording via direct message on IG to either account linked above. (Or send email to hello@riselyhealth.com )

Have you ever wondered: What if, in those early days after diagnosis, there was something you could do to help protect the insulin your body still makes? In this episode, we’re exploring exactly that. I'm joined by Ulf Hannelius, CEO of Diamyd Medical, to talk about a therapy that could be a game-changer for people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It's called GAD therapy, and it's currently being studied in the DIAGNODE-3 clinical trial. We dig into the science behind this investigational treatment and the hope it offers for preserving the body’s remaining insulin production. Ulf not only explains the research in simple terms, but also shares his vision for the future of T1D. We know how overwhelming diabetes research can feel, but this is one conversation everyone in the T1D community should hear, especially if you or someone you love is facing a new diagnosis. Quick Takeaways: The latest research aiming to protect insulin production after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis A clear breakdown of Diamyd Medical’s GAD therapy and the DIAGNODE-3 trial — what it is, who it's for, and why it offers hope for the future of T1D What’s actually happening inside the body of someone newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes Defining T1D terms you’ve probably heard but no one ever defines: Honeymoon phase, C-peptide, Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes, Antigen-specific therapy, GAD65 + more 📚Read more about the DIAGNODE-3 trial + see what else Diamyd has been up to recently here! ***Disclaimer: Interested in participating in the trial? You must be: Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes within the last 6 months. And between 12 - <29 years of age. 📩SHARE this episode: Whether it’s with another T1D, a loved one, or even your endocrinologist. 📲Stay connected: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. 💻Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve.

Parenting kids with type 1, especially if you're in the thick of the middle school years, is already a roller coaster for so many reasons. Add a chronic illness like T1D into the mix and the emotional and developmental tension for both parent and child can feel like a lot. As someone who is going through this stage of T1D parenting right now, Abby is taking over today’s episode, to lead a conversation for parents of kids with type 1 diabetes in the middle school years. To join us in this deep dive, we have Jodi Pasenisi, who has spent 15 of her 20 years in education working with middle schoolers and supporting families through the most challenging and growth-filled stages of childhood. Regardless of what stage of child your family is, this conversation is one all T1D caretakers need to hear. Quick Takeaways: Navigating middle school challenges with type 1 diabetes  The shift from parent-led to child-led management  Dealing with the loss of control as a parent  Advice for motivating your child to ‘care’ about their T1D  Separating your identity from your child’s diabetes 📲 Follow Jody on Instagram 📚More T1D parenting support: - What I Wish Someone Told Me When My Child Was Diagnosed with T1D - 5 Simple Blood Sugar Hacks to Stabilize Your Child’s Blood Sugars - Our guide made specifically for new T1D parents 💻 Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve. 🫂Stay connected with us. IG: @lauren_bongiorno | @riselyhealth TikTok: @lauren_bongiorno | @riselyhealth YT: Reclaim Your Rise 📩Send us a message: DM us your takeaways, questions about the episode and/or ideas for our next recording via direct message on IG to either account linked above. (Or send email to hello@riselyhealth.com )