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Think Like A Pancreas...The Podcast!Author: Integrated Diabetes Services
Living It. Teaching It. Transforming Diabetes Care Together! Think Like a PancreasThe Podcast is where diabetes expertise meets real-life experience. Hosted by a compassionate team of Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists who live with type 1 diabetes, this show delivers practical guidance, the latest diabetes management strategies, and emotional support for those affected by diabetes. Our goal is simple: keep you informed, inspired, and yes, a little entertained as you navigate life with diabetes. In every episode, our clinicians provide listeners with actionable tips, honest conversations, and relatable stories. Subscribe today and join a community where diabetes care is personal because we live it too! Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Wait…Is That Actually True? Building Immunity to Diabetes Misinformation
Episode 115
Tuesday, 20 October, 2026
You've seen it. A viral post claiming cinnamon lowers blood sugar. A keto influencer swearing they "don't need insulin anymore." A comment section full of people saying the same thing — so it must be true, right? In episode 115 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, Katlyn Agosta (RN, APRN, CDCES) sits down with Kiera Jones (RN, CDCES) to break down why diabetes misinformation is so persuasive, what it actually looks like in the wild, and — most importantly, how to build your own immunity to it. Kiera delivers a practical framework you can use the next time your feed tells you something that sounds too good (or too scary) to be true. SPONSORED BY: SAB Bio. Learn more about the SAFEGUARD clinical study at SafeguardStudy.com or call 1-844-763-1890 MEET YOUR HOST AND HER GUEST Katlyn Agosta, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CDCES is a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and nurse practitioner who has lived with Type 1 Diabetes since 2002. She is currently rocking an automated insulin delivery system, but has years of personal and professional experience with a variety of diabetes management approaches. After earning her bachelor’s in nursing from George Mason University in 2010, Katlyn became a board-certified nurse practitioner in 2020 and provides primary care services locally for patients in Florida. Kiera Jones MPH, BSN, RN, CDCES, is a registered nurse and diabetes educator who believes that effective diabetes education begins with an empathetic understanding of each person's lived experience and the systemic factors that influence their health. By recognizing these complexities, she strives to provide education that validates people’s experiences, addresses their individual needs, and empowers them to make informed decisions. Her interest in the intersection of diabetes education and health communication inspired her graduate research in public health, which explored how diabetes-related misinformation spreads, why misleading health claims can be persuasive, and strategies for building resilience against misinformation. Through her work, Kiera hopes to help people better recognize misleading health information and confidently navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape. KEY TAKEAWAYS AND HIGHLIGHTS: ✔️ What captures our attention is not compatible with scientific evidence and sadly, it is impossible to make scientific evidence as attractive as misinformation. Misinformation is anything that does not match scientific consensus. ✔️ It is easy to say that a study showed X, but not all research is the same. Not all studies carry the same validity or necessarily show causality. ✔️ When someone is talking in absolutes and “always”, there is probably some level of misinformation to the communication. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 04:15 Why is diabetes misinformation so pervasive in social media? 07:05 The pitfalls of the availability of so much information online. 11:24 What does misinformation look like? 15:50 Avoiding extreme claims 19:42 Misinformation often preys on people’s frustrations with their diabetes management. 23:02 5 Strategies to pause and evaluate social media claims. 29:41 How to bring these topics up to your healthcare provider 34:15 Kiera’s closing thoughts diabetes misinformation on social media. RESOURCES: Think Like A Pancreas - 4th edition https://integrateddiabetes.com/store/think-like-a-pancreas-4th-edition CONNECT WITH US: 🔵Website: integrateddiabetes.com 🔵 Follow on Social Media: @integrated_diabetes_services on TikTok and Instagram as well as @integrateddiabetesservices on Facebook 🔵To work with the Integrated Diabetes Services Team , visit https://integrateddiabetes.com/appointments/ or email info@integrateddiabetes.com SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW: If the podcast has helped you to live better with diabetes, please tell someone else how to find it! If you have a question, take a moment and ask! We reply to everyone. And then be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you never miss an episode! Disclaimer The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.
