Diabetes Connections With Stacey Simms | Type 1 Diabetes |

Helene Cooper has type 1 diabetes, asthma, and she's Black. All of those factors increase her risks if she catches COVID 19. They're also exactly what the researchers behind one of the vaccine trials were looking for. She's now in that Phase 3 Trial and shares what it's been like. Check out Stacey's new book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Helene is also a reporter for the New York Times, covering the Pentagon and has an incredible story that began well before she was diagnosed with type 1 at the age of 15. She and her family fled here from Liberia in 1972. Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! In Tell Me Something Good, a few high profile birthdays and diaversaries Our episode with the Dooley Family Our episode with Dennis Goldensohn Plus, Innovations – see through is your organizational friend. Learn more organizing tips from Susan Weiner This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Sign up for our newsletter here --