In episode 111 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, Integrated Diabetes Services Marketing Director Barb Wagstaff sits in the host seat to introduce the newest IDS clinician, Katlyn Agosta, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CDCES.
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 15 with a blood sugar of 538 mg/dL, Katlyn brings 24 years of lived experience to the team. From rolling NPH and regular insulin into one syringe to pumping with Tandem’s Control-IQ, Katlyn shares her diagnosis story, how it led to an incredible career, and the philosophy that guides her care: life first, diabetes second.
MEET YOUR HOST AND HER GUEST:
Barb Wagstaff has been a member of the diabetes community since March 17, 2000, when her two-year-old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Her guiding philosophy of “I am not a medical professional, I just play one in real life” was a way of life. She educated herself to keep her son safe, devoured research, asked hard questions, and shared everything she learned with a community that needed it just as much as she did. Now, as IDS’s first Director of Marketing, her mission is to share the extraordinary expertise inside Integrated Diabetes Services with every person who needs it.
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
KEY TAKEAWAYS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
✔️ Katlyn embraced an attitude of “how do I do it and let’s get it done” which has helped her stay healthy for 24 years.
✔️ What worked for you when you were 16 may no longer be right for you at 36 and what was working at 36 may not work at 66.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
02:30 Meet Katlyn Agosta
06:14 Insulin Delivery Choices and Gary Scheiner’s Influence
07:54 Diabetes is NOT Katlyn’s First Priority
08:42 Why Katlyn Loves Being a Clinician
10:49 Is Katlyn the Right Clinician for You?
12:48 Your Diabetes Changes with Time
13:55 Little Known Facts About Katlyn
SPONSORED BY:
SAB Bio. Learn more about the SAFEGUARD clinical study at SafeguardStudy.com or call 1-844-763-1890
RESOURCES:
Meet the IDS Team
https://youtu.be/pQ2fjbDAWcs
Meet the IDS Team—Part 2
https://youtu.be/qPQ9HwvowEU
Meet the IDS Team—Part 3
https://youtu.be/gVmx3h1mnjg
A First Book for Understanding Diabetes—16th Edition
https://www.childrensdiabetesfoundation.org/t1d-resources/pink-panther-books
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 and @ integrateddiabetesservices on Facebook
🔵To work with the Integrated Diabetes Services Team , visit https://integrateddiabetes.com/appointments/ or email info@integrateddiabetes.com
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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.
