{"podcast":{"title":"Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast!","slug":"taking-control-of-your-diabetes-the-podcast-5259147","podcast_index_feed_id":5259147,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/tcoyd-the-podcast","website_url":"https://tcoydthepodcast.transistor.fm/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FuflZXvHzDpbO46c4EDfqb5UgqJAkK_cbSPCV88EGM0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI5MzMzLzE2OTcw/NTc3NjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"Taking Control Of Your Diabetes®","episode_count":101,"summary":"Welcome to Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast, an edutaining show all about highs and lows of living with diabetes. Hosted by Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus, both endocrinologists who have been living with diabetes themselves since they were 15, we’re discussing the important topics that people living with diabetes need to know—and no topic is off-limits. From the latest advancements in diabetes medications and devices, to interviews with some of the best minds in diabetes, to personal stories about the ups and downs of dealing with this condition 24/7, we’re tackling what it means to live with diabetes in modern times. And we promise to make you laugh along the way, because sometimes we just need to laugh at the craziness that comes with living with diabetes. Tune in for a new episode on the last Monday of every month! Like what you hear and want to help us grow? Please rate and review this podcast so we can reach more people living with diabetes! VISIT: tcoyd.org | FOLLOW: tcoyd.org/contact | EMAIL: podcast@tcoyd.org APPLE PODCAST RATING: 4.9/🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T12:19:15.881438+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/taking-control-of-your-diabetes-the-podcast-5259147"},"episode":{"title":"Travel Tips From a T1D Commercial Pilot","slug":"travel-tips-from-a-t1d-commercial-pilot","published_at":"2026-02-12T20:01:24+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/taking-control-of-your-diabetes-the-podcast-5259147/travel-tips-from-a-t1d-commercial-pilot","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/taking-control-of-your-diabetes-the-podcast-5259147","url":"https://tcoydthepodcast.transistor.fm/93","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/0be82bb6/f99909b5.mp3","summary":"What does it take to safely manage type 1 diabetes while flying a commercial jet? In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman talk with Quinton Weiskittel, a commercial pilot living with type 1 diabetes . Quinton shares what it was like to be diagnosed mid-career, how FAA rules have changed, and the real-world routines he uses to stay steady through long flights, time zones, busy airports, and long stretches of sitting. They also cover what the FAA requires for certification , how Quinton uses CGM data and smart “buffer” strategies to prevent lows , and why he’s chosen MDI over pump therapy while flying. Key Topics Being diagnosed with diabetes mid-career: the moment everything changed FAA rules on pilots with diabetes and the path back to the cockpit CGM targets, reporting requirements, and medical follow-ups as a pilot with diabetes Preventing lows during flights: alerts, trends, and planning ahead Food choices and low-carb strategies while flying a plane What coworkers need to know (CGM alarms, injections, and professionalism) Travel tips for diabetes: airports,travel lulls and wait time, and insulin logistics Pump therapy in the air: pressure concerns and practical tradeoffs Advocacy and finding the right endocrinology support Life perspective: staying grounded while chasing big goals ✨ Subscribe for practical diabetes management tips, technology updates, and treatment breakthroughs that help people with diabetes live healthier, more flexible lives. More diabetes resources: Website: tcoyd.org Blog: tcoyd.org/blog Podcast: tcoydthepodcast.transistor.fm Instagram: / tcoyd Facebook: / tcoyd Stay connected! Sign up for our monthly newsletter here ! Support TCOYD's educational programs: tcoyd.org/donate ★ Support this podcast ★","meta_description":"What does it take to safely manage type 1 diabetes while flying a commercial jet? In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman talk with Quint…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2303,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/taking-control-of-your-diabetes-the-podcast-5259147/episodes/travel-tips-from-a-t1d-commercial-pilot/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/taking-control-of-your-diabetes-the-podcast-5259147/travel-tips-from-a-t1d-commercial-pilot.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}