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Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes

Hosted by Stacey Simms

Diabetes Connections is a type 1 diabetes news and interview show hosted by Stacey Simms, a longtime broadcaster and blogger. It covers research, devices, healthcare policy and everyday living with T1D through interviews with advocates, authors and industry leaders. The show has 818 episodes, releases roughly weekly, and episodes typically run 25 to 45 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes

Reach engaged type 1 diabetes families through weekly news and expert interviews

  • 818 episodes since 2015 with a steady weekly release schedule
  • Interviews with device makers, researchers and advocates build trust with a niche audience
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 220 ratings signals an active listener base
Best fordiabetes devices and CGM brandshealth and wellness appspharmacy and supplies
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, not measured downloads, so request actuals before committing.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Health & Fitness70%
Medical Health30%
Formats
interview, news roundup, bonus discussion
Tone
informative, candid
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
15 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings count of 220 maps to 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a band shift up is not applied given the show's 10-plus year age and 818 episodes, supported by weekly cadence and Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat new diabetes devices and CGM options are comingHow to manage type 1 diabetes stress and daily lifeWhat research and cure progress means for patients
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
30%35-44
40%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Beyond Type 1OmnipodCalmDexcomEversensetwiist
Categories promoted
diabetes devices, continuous glucose monitoring, mental health apps
Affiliate links
No

Episode titles such as 'Omnipod + Calm: A New Tool for the Mental Load of Type 1 Diabetes' and 'Moving Diabetes Solutions Forward: Beyond Type 1's Innovation Accelerator' name companies, but no ad or sponsor disclosure appears and no funding links exist in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Titles cover medical news, device updates and parenting with no explicit flag set (explicit: 0) and no adult or drug-related content.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 84 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

The T1D news show you've been waiting for! Long-time broadcaster, blogger and diabetes mom Stacey Simms interviews prominent advocates, authors and speakers. Stacey asks hard questions of healthcare companies and tech developers and brings on "everyday' people living with type 1. Great for parents of T1D kids, adults with type 1 and anyone who loves a person with diabetes.
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetes Connections is a type 1 diabetes podcast hosted by Stacey Simms, a longtime broadcaster and blogger. According to the show's feed and website, it interviews advocates, authors, speakers and industry executives, and it asks hard questions of healthcare companies and technology developers. The show mixes full episodes with a weekly news roundup and bonus discussions.

The feed lists 818 episodes with a release roughly every seven days, and typical episodes run 25 to 45 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.7 average rating from 220 ratings. Listener estimates are based on these signals rather than published download figures, so the estimated audience of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode should be treated as approximate. The audience appears to be people living with type 1 diabetes, parents of children with the condition and their families.

No sponsor disclosures were found in the feed, though several episodes name device and wellness companies. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would likely cost about $90 to $625 per episode. Brands in diabetes devices, glucose monitoring and health apps are the best fit.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes

How much does Diabetes Connections charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would likely range from about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and actual download data.

What is Diabetes Connections about?

Diabetes Connections is a weekly type 1 diabetes podcast hosted by Stacey Simms. It covers diabetes news, device updates, research and interviews with advocates and industry leaders.

How do I contact Diabetes Connections about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.

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