Real Life Diabetes

Isn’t it time to start injecting some much-needed diabetes humor to cut through the doom and gloom we face? Kalex Williams is a master at extracting positivity and he has to be one of the coolest people I’ve met! In this episode, you will get a taste of Kalex’s resilience in the face of his […] The post Podcast 117: You Look Fine, Come Back on Monday appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

People living with diabetes are tired of waiting for a cure, but it’s not time to throw in the towel. Sean Kramer knows about this all too well. Sean is the fourth generation in his family to be living with diabetes. Today, he serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation […] The post Podcast 116: That’s the Million Dollar Question | Sean Kramer appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

Demanding better care and not being afraid to ask for it, Esi Akyere Mali Arthur Snodgrass is helping others find their voice and live life knowing they are complete and whole. You got to get to know this dynamic woman! Dive into this action-packed episode and find out Esi’s story, diabetes management, and advocacy for […] The post Podcast 115: 33 Years in the Making | Esi Akyere Mali Arthur Snodgrass appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

Imagine a future where diabetes is the last thing on the mind of people living with it – that is progress! In part #1 we got an inside look at how the insulin industry is spurring each other on to make advancements in diabetes management. In part #2 we continue the conversation with the leaders […] The post Podcast 114: Defining Progress in Daily Diabetes Management, Part #2 | Insulin Pump Therapy Leaders appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

I’ve joked, and/or compared my diabetes management to OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), but hadn’t met anyone living with both conditions until interviewing Brett Ryan Stewart. Brett is a Nashville based producer who shared – “ultimately what OCD kind of comes down to is this inability to accept what you can’t control and then obsessing about […] The post Podcast 113: What Comes First, the Chicken or the Egg – Diabetes & OCD? | Brett Ryan Stewart appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

The world of diabetes management is growing at an expeditious rate, so how do we define progress in this space? Great question, and one I couldn’t resolve myself so I brought in past podcast guest and fellow T1D, Mark Carter, who has worked within the industry. We had the pleasure of sitting with three insulin pump therapy […] The post Podcast 112: Defining Progress in Daily Diabetes Management, Part #1 | Insulin Pump Therapy Leaders appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

It’s time to get rid of the word ‘weak’ when talking about people navigating chronic illnesses. In reality, we are some of the strong, unique and resilient people in the world, and Madison Thorn is spreading that very message. She was fueled by a nasty protest sign and turned that energy into a thought provoking […] The post Podcast 111: “Sacrifice the Weak, Re-open Tennessee” | Madison Thorn appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

Ginger Vieira learned quickly that it turns out there is a whole lot you can still do even while dealing with diabetes when you approach yourself kindly rather than getting stuck in self pity. She is a passionate writer and editor with a mission to turn complex health information into easy-to-read content. Ginger herself navigates […] The post Podcast 110: Avoiding the Self Pity Track | Ginger Vieira appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

When Charles Mattocks was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, he was given little to no education on how to manage this disease so he took matters into his own hands. After getting his own health back on track, Charles is sharing his journey into advocacy, and how he is effectively trying to reverse the forward […] The post Podcast 109: Slow Down the Forward Progress | Charles Mattocks appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

People living with diabetes don’t just need the latest and greatest tech, they need real solutions to unique problems! Kayla Mattingly always knew she wanted 3-4 kids from the start, but never imagined two of her four sons would be diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. She rolled with the autoimmune punches, but an insulin allergy has her […] The post Podcast 108: We Don’t Need a New PlayStation, We Need a Solution | Kayla Mattingly appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

To all those who need to hear this – yes you can! This is the lifelong motto of Kristina Loskarjova, a woman who sets her mind to something and makes it happen while living her best life with T1D. She shares how taking a step back from the pressures of management could be exactly what […] The post Podcast 107: Sometimes You Just Have to Step Back | Kristina Loskarjova appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

While getting the diabetes diagnosis tends to put us on the back foot, we can choose to deal with it and refuse to let it define us. Tim White is a diabetes veteran who has been managing his diabetes for longer than I have. He is a well spring of wisdom and shares his story […] The post Podcast 106: Diabetes Might Have Put Us on the Defensive | Tim White appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

What does someone who was thrust into the world of diabetes with no preparation do? They make animations of course! Jermaine Hargrove is the co-founder of Small Town Animation Studios, where he and his wife are impacting the diabetes space with the arts, specifically in the 3D animated films arena. His creative expertise and entrepreneurial […] The post Podcast 105: Type 1 Diabetes Is A Family Affair | Jermaine Hargrove appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

I’m fascinated with diabetes care and advocacy efforts in other countries so I was thrilled to connect with Bridget, a fellow T1D making waves in South African healthcare. She goes above and beyond to ensure people living with diabetes have the information and tools they need to live their best life. South Africa has a […] The post Podcast 104: The Advocacy Sweet Life | Bridget McNulty appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

As someone who uses MDI therapy to manage my Type 1 diabetes, it was a no brainer to jump on this episode. On May 10th, 2021, the FDA gave clearance for the first-of-its-kind smart pen caps for insulin pens used to treat Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Good things are happening in the diabetes […] The post Podcast 103: MDI Therapy That’s Got Your Back | Red Maxwell & Dr. Jim Malone appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

Kyle is a seasoned traveler and person living with T1D whose career path has been shaped by the bumps and bruises of living with this disease. He currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for DiabetesWise who has launched the DiabetesWise Device Finder, a tool created at Stanford University School of Medicine to help PWD […] The post Podcast 102: Raising the Voice of People Living with Diabetes | Kyle Jacques Rose appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

This impromptu episode was a no brainer when President Biden took office and put a freeze on past executive orders. The diabetes community flipped out so I contacted two friends who can help me and the DOC better understand what this really means. In this episode we discuss the EO freeze on insulin and grassroots […] The post Podcast 101: Understanding the Executive Order Freeze Concerning Insulin | Mike Hoskins & OK State Senator, Carri Hicks appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

In gearing up for this epic unicorn episode I sincerely reflected on the impact becoming a diabetes advocate has had on my life. Two of the first people I discovered were Kerri Sparling and Scott Johnson. I had found my people! Reading their stories and watching them present at various conferences gave me the courage […] The post Podcast 100: Everything is Worth Giving a Shot | Scott Johnson & Kerri Sparling appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

Manny Hernandez is a published author, recognized diabetes advocate, and speaker on the power of community for social impact who reminds us, while we are not on this journey by choice, it’s not a path we need to take alone. What better way to wrap up 2020 than with a brave soul who transformed his […] The post Podcast 99: Changing Paths = Code For You Have To Start Giving Shots | Manny Hernandez appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

Dr. Allyson Hughes is a self-proclaimed animal lover, methodology geek and research scientist who collaborates with various industries to develop research projects from beginning to end, and advocates for health policy with the data she collects. Having been diagnosed with T1D herself, she knows all too well the struggles we face. This is what prompted […] The post Podcast 98: Research Is Me Search | Dr. Allyson Hughes appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.