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#155: Dr. Kevin Pantalone | We Truly Do Care
Im breaking new ground with a special guest: Dr. Kevin Pantalone, an endocrinologist whose insights offer a fresh perspective on patient care. In a recent poignant reflection, Dr. Pantalone shared th
Unearthing Diabetes Discoveries #1 | Ulf Hannelius, Diamyd Medical
Welcome to Unearthing Diabetes Discoveries, your inside look at cutting-edge diabetes research. In this episode, I chat with Ulf Hannelius, CEO of Diamyd Medical, about their groundbreaking investigat
#154: Mia Fasanella | Celebrating Your Uniqueness
After her Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, Mia Fasanella became a certified yoga instructor, using yoga and meditation to navigate the uncertainties. As a second-grade teacher, she fosters a supportive clas
Just the Facts #1: Dr. Andrew Bugbee | Diabetes in Animals
This particular podcast subject, diabetes in animals, sparked my interest after I learned about Quincy, a koala bear at the San Diego Zoo, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2018, was insulin d
#153: Saira Khan-Gallo | I’m Not Noncompliant
Saira Khan-Gallo is on a mission to bridge the gaps in diabetes outcomes by championing equitable and patient-centered healthcare. In this episode we delve into Sairas unique story of meeting her hus
#152: Brooks, Dan & Scott | Dads & Diabetes: Navigating the Sweet (and Spiky) Side of Fatherhood with T1D Daughters
Ive recently had the opportunity to connect with three fathers who shared their experiences of raising daughters, aged 11 to 16, living with Type 1 diabetes. In this groundbreaking episode, Dan Kenda
#151: Molly Schreiber | An A1c of 5.0 was a Badge of Honor
I connected with Molly Schreiber after reading a heartfelt LinkedIn post about her family history of Type 1 diabetes and the tragic loss of her father. Molly is a patient living with multiple health c
#150: Jazz Sethi | Finding People Who Believe in Good Work
Jazz Sethi, is the founder and director of The DiaBESties Foundation a global movement to make those with Type 1 Diabetes feel heard, understood, supported and celebrated.She is also a certified di
#149: Kayla Chorley | Normalizing These Experiences
Kayla Chorley, is a certified Canadian Counsellor and therapist whose practice extends her support for individuals living withType 1 diabetes and focuses on areas of burnout, diabetes distress and hy
#148: Zippora Karz | Be Open to Not Being Perfect
Zippora Karz is a former soloist ballerina with the New York City Ballet, and a diabetes spokesperson whohopes to continue to inspire people to live healthy active lives through her work as an author