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.

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Podcast 110: Avoiding the Self Pity Track | Ginger Vieira

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.

Podcast 109: Slow Down the Forward Progress | Charles Mattocks

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.

Podcast 108: We Don’t Need a New PlayStation, We Need a Solution | Kayla Mattingly

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.

Podcast 107: Sometimes You Just Have to Step Back | Kristina Loskarjova

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.

Podcast 106: Diabetes Might Have Put Us on the Defensive | Tim White

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.

Podcast 105: Type 1 Diabetes Is A Family Affair | Jermaine Hargrove

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.

Podcast 104: The Advocacy Sweet Life | Bridget McNulty

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.

Podcast 103: MDI Therapy That’s Got Your Back | Red Maxwell & Dr. Jim Malone

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.

Podcast 102: Raising the Voice of People Living with Diabetes | Kyle Jacques Rose

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.

Podcast 101: Understanding the Executive Order Freeze Concerning Insulin | Mike Hoskins & OK State Senator, Carri Hicks

Wait for it…   SPONSORS: Diathrive – Affordable diabetes management on your own terms. Use coupon code DDG to score a bottle of 50 strips!   DMP App –   Dr. Jody Stanislaw –   Dr. Topher Fox – “Helping people with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes be the hero in their own lives.”   […] The post Podcast 100: Everything is Worth Giving a Shot | Scott Johnson & Kerri Sparling appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

Podcast 100: Everything is Worth Giving a Shot | Scott Johnson & Kerri Sparling

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.

Podcast 99: Changing Paths = Code For You Have To Start Giving Shots | Manny Hernandez

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.

Podcast 98: Research Is Me Search | Dr. Allyson Hughes

I’m a sucker for witty banter and was thrilled to connect with Jutta Haaramo, co-founder of the Happy Bob app, who has brought a bit of lightheartedness to managing her son’s life with T1D. Her mission is to share the latest diabetes data, without overloading people with information by making it a fun, and rewarding […] The post Podcast 97: A Snarky Comment Helps Lessen the T1D Burden | Jutta Haaramo appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

Podcast 97: A Snarky Comment Helps Lessen the T1D Burden | Jutta Haaramo

Thankfully, many of us living with Type 1 diabetes have a supportive parent(s), but have we really taken time to think about how our diagnosis affected our loved ones. When Janet’s media kit fell on my desk, I knew I wanted to connect. Their story of strength and partnership as they navigated through this disease, […] The post Podcast 96: I’m Not a China Doll | Janet Hatch & Zandra Soanes appeared first on Diabetes Daily Grind | Real Life Diabetes Podcast.

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