T1Dto100: Managing Steroids with T1D with Carolyn Robertson, 5.14.2026

Join T1Dto100 for a conversation with Carolyn Robertson, APRN, MSN, CDCES, on managing blood glucose when steroids are part of the picture. Whether you're preparing for a procedure, recovering from one, or navigating steroids for another medical reason, this talk will cover what to expect before, during, and after — and how to adjust your T1D management accordingly. A must-attend for anyone who has had, or will inevitably need, a procedure involving steroids and wants to understand how they affect diabetes management. Carolyn Robertson is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She holds board certifications as an Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (BC-ACNS) and in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM). She has several decades of experience providing care solely to individuals with Type 1 Diabetes providing personalized treatment and management, assistance with psychosocial issues, and lifestyle counseling assistance. Ms. Robertson was a pioneer in the intensive management of diabetic pregnancies as well as an early pioneer in insulin pump therapy. Ms. Robertson received her Masters of Science degree in Nursing from Hunter College of the City University of New York. Ms. Robertson has opened two diabetes university-based diabetes centers in Manhattan, and served as Associate Director at each of those centers. Additionally, she was the program director at the Gonda Diabetes Center at UCLA in Los Angeles and was responsible for creating their type 1 program. Ms. Robertson has been a local board member of both the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Research International and the American Diabetes Association. She has published widely in peer-reviewed journals, trade journals, books, and newsletters, as well as on the Internet. She has been a speaker nationally and internationally regarding diabetes management and the impact of technology on diabetes care and outcomes. Steroids in T1D Presentation Downloadable Here: https://t1dto100.com/wp-content/uploa...