156. Behind the Scenes with T1D Kelsey Bascom: Switching to a Pump and Creating Quarter

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno

In today’s episode, we’re excited to chat with Kelsey Bascom, a writer, actress, and passionate T1D advocate who spoke at our Rising Above T1D event in New York City last November. Kelsey is the creator and star of Quarter, an independent coming-of-age film about a 25-year-old woman navigating life with diabetes.

Kelsey opens up about her journey, including speaking up about living with diabetes, her diagnosis story, and her transition to diabetes technology. She shares advice for those considering tech options and explains why she chose Omnipod. We dive into the creative process behind Quarter, discuss the importance of representation in media, and how authentic storytelling can inspire change. This episode is full of valuable insights and inspiration—don’t miss it!

Time Stamps:

03:29 Speaking Up About Having Diabetes

06:43 The Impact of Diabetes on Life Choices and the Beginning Years of Diagnosis

12:17 Her Transition to Diabetes Technology

20:17 Advice for Those Considering Diabetes Tech

26:04 Creating 'Quarter': A Unique Film Experience

31:17 The Importance of Representation in Media

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