Exercise is one of the most recommended tools for living well with diabetes and one of the most complicated to actually start. In this episode, Rob sits down with Amanda Mueller (aka @bicepsandbolus), a certified personal trainer, corrections exercise specialist, and CPA who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 26. Amanda's honest about the years she spent afraid to move her body after diagnosis, the roundabout way she fell in love with strength training (spoiler: she married her trainer), and why she thinks the whole "exercise is good for your diabetes" conversation is being framed wrong.

The centerpiece of this conversation is Amanda's "Movement Menu", a practical framework for building a sustainable exercise life that actually accounts for bad blood sugar days, low energy, decision fatigue, and the reality that most of us are not elite athletes trying to optimize every workout. The goal isn't the perfect workout. It's the one you come back to.

They also go a little deeper and discuss why exercise shouldn't feel like punishment, how chronic stress and blood sugar are more connected than we talk about, and why going low in a Pilates class doesn't mean the class didn't count. If you've ever used a bad diabetes day as a reason to skip a workout and then felt guilty about it, this episode is for you.

They close things out with a live "Exercise with Diabetes Draft", each picking three movements they'd want on their personal movement menu, and why. It's fun, it's practical, and you might find your new favorite workout buried somewhere in it.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Amanda's background
02:31 Adult diagnosis and the fear that followed
04:27 Losing weight in DKA and what came after
06:22 Meeting her trainer husband and rediscovering movement
08:08 Why the right people are force multipliers
09:45 Wanting to feel strong again: what that really means
13:36 Why exercise is a behavior, not a personality trait
16:04 The Movement Menu explained
18:09 The best workout is the one you actually do
20:13 Releasing judgment around imperfect workout days
24:40 The calorie math trap: why your class still counted
27:48 Exercise as a stress reset in 2026
29:32 You don't need more time, you need less friction
31:22 The Exercise with Diabetes Draft begins
40:27 Keeping it simple, sustainable, and fun

Resources:

Amanda Mueller on Instagram: @bicepsandbolus

Movement Menu Document: Comment "MENU" on the podcast post on Instagram (@diabeticsdoingthings) and Rob will send it to you.

Atomic Habits by James Clear: referenced in conversation around small, compounding habits: atomichabits.com

Rob Howe has lived with type 1 diabetes for 21 years. So when he sat down to interview Claude as a newly diagnosed patient, he expected a pop quiz. What he did not expect: Claude passing the test on the first try by answering as Rob himself. Because Claude thought it been hosting this show all along.

This is Diabetics Doing Things Episode 348: Claude vs T1D — an experiment in AI health literacy, a genuinely funny accident, and a real question about what AI-powered diabetes care means for everyone.

Guest Bio

Claude is Anthropic’s large language model and this episode’s unusual guest. Rob runs the interview twice: first with his regular Claude (which has absorbed 21 years of his diabetes story and all DDT content), then in an incognito window with a clean slate. The contrast is the episode.

Key Topics and Timestamps

1:43 — Why Rob is interviewing AI: the Bernie Sanders moment and the AI zeitgeist of early 2026

2:53 — Round 1 begins: Rob plays newly diagnosed patient, Claude plays diabetes educator

7:07 — The plot twist: Claude reveals it has had T1D for 21 years and started Diabetics Doing Things

8:56 — Rob catches it: Thats my LLM. Resets to incognito mode.

9:30 — Round 2: Fresh Claude, no prior context, same 10 questions

10:37 — Claude covers patient assistance programs, 340B pharmacies, free insulin for the uninsured

13:40 — What you actually cannot do with T1D (shorter list than most people think)

17:22 — The reveal: I have had T1D for 21 years. I think you passed.

18:30 — Robs closing question: Is AI advancing faster than humans on diabetes care?

Notable Quotes

Okay, I have got to stop Claude there — because clearly that Claude is me. — Rob Howe

I started Diabetics Doing Things because I realized there was not enough honest conversation about living with type one — the medical stuff, but the real life stuff, the mental load, the wins, all of it. — Claude (Round 1, in Robs voice)

Is the future of diabetes care, no matter who you are or where you are, made better by AI? Really something to think about. — Rob Howe, closing

From there, the conversation gets tactical and evidence-driven: why breathing is uniquely powerful because it’s both autonomic and voluntary, how airflow through the nose can influence brain activity and calm states, and how slow breathing can improve markers tied to autonomic function (like heart rate variability and baroreflex sensitivity) that are often reduced in people with diabetes. Rob connects this to modern diabetes stress—constant data, alerts, and decision fatigue—and why breath is a fast, accessible tool for resilience. Nick addresses the “woo vs. science” tension by grounding claims in research and meta-analyses while staying open to whatever “gateway” gets someone to practice safely. They close with simple starting protocols (using an app, 4-in/6-out pacing, diaphragmatic breathing), and emphasize nasal breathing and mouth taping at night as high-leverage habits—“passive income of health”—with a reminder to keep it safe and consistent over perfection.

Chapters:

00:15 Insulin Sensitivity Playbook + Meet “The Breathing Diabetic”

01:27 Diagnosis Story: Age 11, DKA, and the “Diet Coke” Moment

02:48 The “Second Diagnosis”: Mid-20s Wake-Up and Lifestyle Control

03:58 From Air Quality Scientist to Breath Nerd: Discovering Wim Hof

04:51 The Oxygen Advantage: Nasal Breathing, CO₂, and a Breakthrough

08:52 Breath Goes Mainstream: James Nestor Validation + Confidence to Share

11:50 Why Breath Is a Superpower: Autonomic + Voluntary = A Lever

15:11 The Brain Angle: Nasal Airflow, Brainwaves, and Calm States

18:06 Diabetes Physiology: HRV, Baroreflex, and Slow Breathing Benefits

35:52 Practical Protocols: 5-Min Minimum Dose, Apps, Ratios, Mouth Tape

Resources:

The Breathing Diabetic Instagram

The Breathing Diabetic Website

Rob welcomes Dr. Nick Heath—an atmospheric scientist living with type 1 diabetes for 27+ years and known online as “The Breathing Diabetic”—to explore how breathing can become a practical lever for living well with diabetes. Nick shares his diagnosis at age 11 and how his “second diagnosis” moment came in his mid-20s when nutrition changes improved his control and opened his mindset to other tools within his control. That curiosity eventually led him into breathwork, first through Wim Hof and then more deeply through Patrick McKeown’s The Oxygen Advantage, where the science around nasal breathing, slower breathing, and CO₂ tolerance clicked—followed by a noticeable improvement in his blood sugars after a few months of consistent practice.

From there, the conversation gets tactical and evidence-driven: why breathing is uniquely powerful because it’s both autonomic and voluntary, how airflow through the nose can influence brain activity and calm states, and how slow breathing can improve markers tied to autonomic function (like heart rate variability and baroreflex sensitivity) that are often reduced in people with diabetes. Rob connects this to modern diabetes stress—constant data, alerts, and decision fatigue—and why breath is a fast, accessible tool for resilience. Nick addresses the “woo vs. science” tension by grounding claims in research and meta-analyses while staying open to whatever “gateway” gets someone to practice safely. They close with simple starting protocols (using an app, 4-in/6-out pacing, diaphragmatic breathing), and emphasize nasal breathing and mouth taping at night as high-leverage habits—“passive income of health”—with a reminder to keep it safe and consistent over perfection.

Chapters:

00:15 Insulin Sensitivity Playbook + Meet “The Breathing Diabetic”

01:27 Diagnosis Story: Age 11, DKA, and the “Diet Coke” Moment

02:48 The “Second Diagnosis”: Mid-20s Wake-Up and Lifestyle Control

03:58 From Air Quality Scientist to Breath Nerd: Discovering Wim Hof

04:51 The Oxygen Advantage: Nasal Breathing, CO₂, and a Breakthrough

08:52 Breath Goes Mainstream: James Nestor Validation + Confidence to Share

11:50 Why Breath Is a Superpower: Autonomic + Voluntary = A Lever

15:11 The Brain Angle: Nasal Airflow, Brainwaves, and Calm States

18:06 Diabetes Physiology: HRV, Baroreflex, and Slow Breathing Benefits

35:52 Practical Protocols: 5-Min Minimum Dose, Apps, Ratios, Mouth Tape

Resources:

The Breathing Diabetic Instagram

The Breathing Diabetic Website

Dr. Carol Johnston—Arizona State University nutrition professor and registered dietitian known online as “The Vinegar Lady”—joins Rob to break down what decades of research actually say about vinegar, blood glucose, and metabolic health. Johnston explains how her work began with an obscure 1988 rat study and led to a landmark 2004 Diabetes Care paper showing vinegar could blunt post-meal blood glucose spikes in people without diabetes, those with pre-diabetes, and those with type 2 diabetes. They dig into why vinegar still gets treated like “fringe” advice despite strong replication across countries—and why the mechanism overlaps with a major target of metformin.

The conversation gets highly practical: why liquid vinegar matters (pills don’t), how timing at the start of a meal changes outcomes, and the two core mechanisms—reduced starch digestion plus increased glucose uptake into muscle via GLUT4, similar to the effect of post-meal walking. Johnston also connects vinegar to the gut microbiome and acetate’s growing role in brain and energy metabolism, sharing her own routine (on vegetables) and emerging findings on cognitive/depression measures supported by metabolomics. You’ll also hear real-world implementations like homemade vinaigrettes (flip the ratio to 2:1 vinegar to oil), mustard as a stealth vinegar vehicle, and even “pickle sickles,” plus safety notes around dilution, enamel, and gastroparesis risk.

Chapters:

00:01 Intro: “The Vinegar Lady” + why vinegar is on the table for diabetes

01:35 Johnston’s background + why she studies simple, sustainable nutrition strategies

03:03 The 1988 rat study discovery → the first human trials with bagels + vinegar

04:32 Publishing in Diabetes Care (2004) + replication across the world

05:53 Why clinicians resist vinegar (“we have drugs for this”) + metformin overlap

10:28 Acetic acid, fermentation, and the gut microbiome connection (why it matters)

14:04 The two key mechanisms: starch digestion interference + faster muscle glucose uptake

22:46 Practical + safety: pills don’t work, dilution, enamel/aspiration risk, timing with meals

25:53 Johnston’s personal protocol + brain/cognition/depression angle + metabolomics support

46:47 Athletic applications: pickle juice, “pickle sickles,” mustard hack + where research goes next

On episode 3 of Doing Well with Diabetes Season 2, Rob and Jyotsana Rangeen discuss the journey of living with type 1 diabetes, focusing on the challenges of stigma, the importance of community support, and the transformative power of advocacy. Jyotsana shares her personal experiences from diagnosis to becoming a prominent advocate, emphasizing the need for positive language and self-acceptance in managing diabetes. The discussion highlights cultural perspectives on diabetes, the role of community in empowerment, and the significance of turning personal challenges into a purpose-driven life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Diabetes Journey

01:07 Facing Diagnosis and Stigma

04:59 The Power of Language in Diabetes

08:52 Finding Motivation and Confidence

12:06 Embracing Public Advocacy

16:59 Cultural Perspectives on Diabetes

21:28 Transformative Advocacy Journey

25:19 The Importance of Community and Support

28:20 Reflections on Growth and Purpose

Resources:

Jyotsana’s Instagram

https://idf.org/what-we-do/advocacy/advocacy-networks/blue-circle-voices/bcv-stories/jyotsana-rangeen-india/ 

https://www.instagram.com/diabetes_india_youth_in_action/ 

Summary

In this episode, two university presidents, Dr. Sally Kornbluth (MIT) and Ron Daniels (Johns Hopkins) join Rob to talk about adult-onset Type 1 (LADA), leading in high-performance environments, and the single most “practical” diabetes upgrade: making a friend with diabetes. What stands out isn’t prestige—it’s how candidly they describe the everyday realities: managing highs and lows during major speeches, checking pumps in meetings, and staying open about diabetes to normalize it for everyone around them. The conversation also connects diabetes progress to the university research engine—past (insulin’s discovery era) and future (stem cell/islet replacement, closed-loop algorithms, and emerging trials).

Chapters

• 00:26: Diagnosis stories through high-performance leadership lens + “patients first” approach

• 01:02: Sally Kornbluth’s adult-onset Type 1 (LADA) diagnosis

• 02:55: Ron Daniels’ adult-onset Type 1 diagnosis

• 06:08: Adult-onset Type 1, LADA, and misdiagnosis risk

• 08:29: Carbs, discipline, and the real lifestyle tradeoffs

• 10:19: The biggest adjustment: mental load + fear of lows

• 13:30: How they found each other + why “a friend with diabetes” changes everything

• 21:41: Universities power diabetes progress (and what’s next)

• 42:45: Closing lessons: openness, resilience, and gratitude

Resources

Dr. Sally Kornbluth

Ron Daniels

Episode 4 of Doing Well with Diabetes Season 2 features Kerry Murphy, wife and mother to multiple people with type 1 diabetes and founder of Follow T1Ds, who explains how her long, layered exposure to T1D—from her sister-in-law and husband to her niece and daughter—pushed her from terrified observer to frontline advocate. She describes the collision between modern diabetes tech (CGMs, pumps, data-driven care) and school systems still operating on 1990s protocols, culminating in nurses refusing to follow CGM data during the school day. 

After discovering Department of Justice rulings that treating CGM follow as a reasonable ADA accommodation applies nationwide, she built Follow T1Ds around three demands: follow T1D CGMs, follow parent input, and follow federal law. The conversation covers how parents can move from raw fear and frustration to strategic advocacy, why labeling kids “non-compliant” ignores context and equity, and why school nurses are often the only line of real safety for some students. Kerry’s long-term aim is systems change so that parents don’t have to become de facto lawyers and policy experts just to keep their kids safe at school.

Chapters

00:40 – Kerry Murphy and Follow T1Ds
01:47 – Kerry’s Deep Family History With Type 1 Diabetes
04:58 – Screening Her Sons, Avoiding DKA, and Early Symptom Hindsight
08:32 – Watching From the Sidelines, Then Becoming a Caregiver Herself
09:38 – Kindergarten Clash: Modern Tech vs 1990s School Protocols
14:27 – DOJ/ADA Rulings and the Three Pillars of Follow T1Ds
23:22 – How Parents Navigate Fear, Gaslighting, and Hard Conversations With Schools
30:32 – “Non-Compliant” Kids, Equity, and Why School Nurses Must Step Up
38:21 – Long-Term Vision: Systems Change So Parents Don’t Have to Be Lawyers

Resources:

https://followt1ds.org/

Kerry’s Instagram

Episode 2 of Doing Well with Diabetes Season 2 focuses on “Overcoming Stigma in Sports,” highlighting two elite athletes living with type 1 diabetes outside the traditional Western spotlight.

In part one, Rebeca Jara, a Costa Rican pole vaulter, shares her diagnosis at age seven, the transformational impact of attending diabetes camp as a teenager, and the long process of learning how stress, food, and insulin affect performance. She describes major competitions where high blood sugars, lack of fast-acting insulin, and broken vials wrecked her meets—and how she initially leaned on diabetes as an explanation for poor results. The turning point comes when a coach tries to keep her off a Central American team “because she has diabetes,” and she not only makes the squad but wins gold. That moment flips her internal narrative from “I can’t because of diabetes” to “I’m capable, and I won’t let others use diabetes as a reason to exclude me.”

In part two, Ousman Ceesay from Gambia recounts being discriminated against and effectively cut from a football team because of his diabetes. Instead of quitting, he helps form a new team of players with diabetes, is named captain, and scores a decisive header in their first official match—against the very coach who rejected him. From there he becomes a leading advocate in Gambia, attacking myths about diabetes (like “it’s only caused by sugar”) through social media, TV, and radio, while mentoring younger people with type 1 who are afraid to be seen. His motto, “All Is Well Like Never Before,” comes from a night of severe hypoglycemia, a morning spike, and the realization that despite diabetes, he can walk, see, and live independently—privileges many hospitalized people don’t have.

Together, Rebeca and Ousman show how stigma in sport can be confronted with preparation, persistence, and visibility, turning diabetes from a reason to be excluded into the engine for leadership and change.

Chapters

01:36 – Meet Rebeca: Costa Rican Track & Field Athlete with T1D
02:53 – Diagnosis, Early Years, and Finding Diabetes Camp
06:31 – First Track Competitions and Stress-High Blood Sugars

09:21 – Central American Championship: Broken Insulin Vial and DNS-Level Highs
15:05 – Overcoming Lows and Highs in Competition

18:28 – Coach Tries to Exclude Rebeca Because of Diabetes
20:01 – Winning Gold and Changing the Narrative
22:19 – Advice to Her Younger Self and Enjoying Sport
23:22 – Rebeca’s Online Presence: “Rebebetes”
24:12 – Meet Ousman: Gambian Footballer with T1D
24:49 – Being Cut for Having Diabetes and Forming a New Team
26:06 – First Game, Captain’s Armband, and the Winning Header
28:58 – Beating the Coach Who Discriminated Against Him
29:32 – Misconceptions About Diabetes in Gambia
31:56 – Building a Public Advocate: Social Media, TV, and Radio
33:54 – Mentoring Young People and Normalizing Visibility
36:58 – Origin Story of “All Is Well Like Never Before”
40:31 – Turning Hypo/Hyper Swings into Gratitude and a Clothing Brand
42:31 – Health, Perspective, and Redefining “Well”
43:24 – Closing Reflections and Future Vision

Resources:

Rebeca’ Instagram

Young Leaders in Diabetes

Young Leaders in Diabetes Instagram

Ousman Ceesay Linkedin

Ousman Ceesay Instagram

On episode 1 of Doing Well with Diabetes Season 2 Rob opens with a global nutritionist panel featuring three voices from three continents—Ravi Subramanian (India/Australia), Sally Anne Shirto (Zimbabwe/South Africa), and Marina Cavalin (Brazil). Each shares how diabetes shaped their lives, their careers, and the way they support others in their communities. The episode tracks the realities of type 1 and type 2 diabetes across vastly different health systems, highlighting gaps in education, access to insulin and supplies, food insecurity, misinformation, cultural nutrition challenges, and the emotional and physical toll of the condition worldwide. Through personal stories—from childhood polo matches with royalty to managing a teen’s diabetes in an under-resourced setting—the conversation reinforces a central theme: education, movement, and community support remain the strongest levers for improving global health and wellbeing for people with diabetes.

Chapters

01:23 – Meet Ravi: Pilot Dreams to Type 2 Diagnosis
02:05 – Two Decades of Uncontrolled Diabetes & Complications
06:11 – Going Back to School: Becoming a Nutritionist
08:49 – Carbs, Fats, and the Omega-6:3 Problem in Indian Diets
11:39 – Portion Control, Festivals, and Insulin as a Double-Edged Sword
16:15 – Walking, Sweat, and Safe Exercise for Blood Pressure
19:14 – Resistance Training as Medicine
20:35 – Polo with Prince Charles: Childhood, Horses, and Loss of Function
23:03 – Meet Sally Anne: Mom, Coach, and Advocate in Zimbabwe & South Africa
24:08 – Learning Diabetes From Zero as a Parent
27:02 – The Affordability Crisis: Insulin, Strips, and Food
31:11 – Education Gaps: Fixed Doses, Hypers vs Hypos, and No Corrections
33:09 – Doing the Most With Very Little: Education as the First Line of Care
39:19 – Tackling Stigma at School and on the Netball Court
39:55 – Glucobuddies: Building Community in Under-Resourced Settings
42:08 – The Missing Link: Diabetes Educators, Not Just Dietitians
47:11 – Fighting Misinformation About “Healthy” Foods
50:42 – Meet Marina: Insulin Girl from Brazil
54:38 – Living With Type 1 in Brazil: Access and Inequality
58:46 – Brazilian Food Culture and the Carb-Counting Gap
1:02:54 – Learning to Count Carbs and Choosing Nutrition as a Career
1:05:24 – Mental Health, Burnout, and the Role of Exercise
1:11:42 – Young Leaders in Diabetes and Impact at Human Scale
1:15:40 – Self-Acceptance, Complications, and Redefining “Doing Well”

Resources:

https://www.instagram.com/guriadainsulina/ 

ravismani@gmail.com - Ravi Subramanian’s email

Blue Circle Voices

IDF

Glucose Buddy

Sally Anne Shirto LinkedIn

Summary

In this special episode of Diabetics Doing Things, Rob Howe interviews Jordan Keltner, a participant from Netflix's Love is Blind Season 9, who shares his journey as a caregiver for his son with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). They discuss the challenges of misdiagnosis, the importance of advocacy, and the impact of public awareness. Jordan also talks about his children's book series, "Dear Luca," which aims to spread awareness and support for T1D, with proceeds benefiting the charity Life for a Child.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome

• 00:03:00 Jordan's T1D Caregiver Journey

• 00:06:00 Luca’s Misdiagnosis and Challenges

• 00:09:00 Public Awareness and Advocacy

• 00:12:00 ‘Dear Luca’ Children's Book Series

• 00:15:00 Supporting Life for a Child

Resources

Dear Luca - Children’s Book Series

Life for a Child

In this episode of Diabetics Doing Things, host Rob Howe sits down with Allan Coukell, Chief Government Affairs and Public Policy Officer at Civica Rx, to discuss one of the most significant healthcare developments in years: California’s announcement that insulin pens will be available for $11 each ($55 for a five-pack) beginning January 1, 2026.

They unpack how CalRx and Civica Rx partnered to manufacture biosimilar insulins—beginning with insulin glargine, the long-acting insulin—and how this effort represents a national, non-profit model for lowering drug costs. The conversation explores how these low-cost insulins will reach patients across the U.S., how Civica Rx’s unique business model disrupts traditional pharmaceutical pricing, and what’s next for rapid-acting insulins (aspart, Humalog, Novolog) and other affordable drugs in Civica’s pipeline.

Rob and Allan also dive into the broader implications of nonprofit manufacturing, state partnerships, and how patients, advocates, and policymakers can support the movement toward transparent, sustainable drug pricing.

Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction

01:51 – CalRX announcement

02:40 – Meet Allan Coukell

03:16 – Policy and Affordability

04:40 – Breaking down the CalRx Announcement

05:12 – How the Partnership Works

07:03 – Scaling Access Nationwide

08:34 – The Role of State Partnerships

10:08 – Beyond Insulin: Civica’s Drug Pipeline

13:02 – The Timeline and Transparency

14:47 – What’s Next for Patients

15:32 – Advocacy and How to Help
Resources:

• CivicaRx.org

• CalRx.gov

Key Takeaways

• Insulin Glargine (long-acting) launches January 1, 2026 for $11/pen in California and nationwide.

• Rapid-acting insulin (aspart) is in development with no public release date yet.

• Civica Rx’s nonprofit model eliminates rebates and profit markups, targeting transparency and affordability.

• Other Civica products already cut prices on cancer, MS, and chronic care drugs by over 90%.

• Patients can help by requesting coverage, spreading awareness, and advocating for more states to partner with Civica.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video should not be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or as a substitute for professional medical advice. Individual symptoms, situations and circumstances may vary.

Sponsored by Abbott

Summary

In this episode, Rob Howe interviews Danica Collins, a long-time type 1 diabetes advocate, about her personal journey with diabetes and a recent experience with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Danica shares her story of living with diabetes for nearly 20 years, the importance of community support, and the challenges she faced during a severe DKA episode while traveling. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-advocacy, understanding DKA, and the emotional aftermath of such experiences. Danica's insights aim to educate and empower others in the diabetes community.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Diabetes Advocacy

02:53 Reflecting on 19 Years with Type 1 Diabetes

05:50 The Importance of Community in Diabetes Management

08:47 Experiencing DKA: A Personal Story

11:35 Navigating the Hospital Experience

14:57 The Role of Self-Advocacy in Healthcare

17:55 Understanding DKA and Its Implications

20:42 The Aftermath of DKA: Recovery and Reflection

23:32 Sharing Stories to Raise Awareness

26:37 The Emotional Impact of Diabetes and DKA

29:49 Final Thoughts on Living with Diabetes

Resources

https://www.instagram.com/danicathediabetic/?hl=en

https://www.dia-log.co/

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video should not be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or as a substitute for professional medical advice. Individual symptoms, situations and circumstances may vary.

Sponsored by Abbott

Summary

In this conversation, Leigh Fickling shares her journey as a diabetes mom after her daughter Ava was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of three. She reflects on the signs and symptoms of diabetes and DKA that were overlooked initially, the importance of education and awareness in managing diabetes, and her role as a caregiver and advocate for others with diabetes. Leigh discusses the challenges of navigating workplace accommodations for diabetes and emphasizes the need for community support and preparedness in managing diabetes effectively.

Chapters

00:00 The Diagnosis Journey Begins

08:02 Understanding DKA and Its Symptoms

17:03 Navigating Diabetes Management as a Caregiver

22:06 Workplace Accommodations for Diabetes

33:56 Empowering Others Through Shared Experiences

Resources:

https://childrenwithdiabetes.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighfickling

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video should not be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or as a substitute for professional medical advice. Individual symptoms, situations and circumstances may vary.

Sponsored by Abbott

Summary

In this episode, Dr. Eden Miller discusses the concept of Euglycemic DKA, a condition that can occur even when blood sugar levels are normal. The conversation covers the importance of understanding the symptoms, the role of medications like SGLT2 and GLP1 in increasing the risk of DKA, and the necessity of regular ketone checks. Dr. Miller emphasizes the need for education and empowerment in managing diabetes, especially in unique situations like pregnancy and prolonged fasting. The episode concludes with strategies for preventing Euglycemic DKA.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Euglycemic DKA

02:00 Understanding Euglycemic DKA

04:08 Impact of Medications on DKA

07:10 Symptoms and Confirmation of DKA

09:20 The Importance of Regular Ketone Checks

11:07 Exploring GLP-1 Medications

12:30 Other Causes of DKA

16:22 Preventing Euglycemic DKA

Resources:

https://diabetesandobesity-care.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eden-miller-b02a5a178

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video should not be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or as a substitute for professional medical advice. Individual symptoms, situations and circumstances may vary.

Sponsored by Abbott
Summary

In this episode of Diabetics Doing Things, Dr. Eden Miller discusses the prevention and treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The conversation emphasizes the importance of knowledge and awareness in managing diabetes, particularly in understanding one's own ketone levels. Dr. Miller uses analogies to make the topic more accessible and encourages patients to develop a personalized action plan for monitoring ketones. The discussion also highlights the significance of communication with healthcare providers and the role of support systems in managing diabetes effectively.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to DKA Awareness Series

01:13 Knowledge is Power: Understanding DKA

05:24 Communicating DKA Risks Effectively

08:08 Using Analogies to Understand DKA

10:02 Developing a Personal Ketone Action Plan

12:54 Monitoring and Troubleshooting Ketones

16:01 Empowering Yourself and Your Support System

Resources:

https://diabetesandobesity-care.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eden-miller-b02a5a178

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video should not be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or as a substitute for professional medical advice. Individual symptoms, situations and circumstances may vary.

Sponsored by Abbott

Summary

In this episode, Dr. Eden Miller discusses diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious complication of diabetes. She explains the basics of DKA, its signs and symptoms, and the importance of monitoring ketones. The conversation also covers the causes of DKA, personalizing awareness and management strategies, and the significance of de-emotionalizing diabetes management. Dr. Miller emphasizes the need for proactive measures and open communication with healthcare providers to prevent and manage DKA effectively.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

02:00 Understanding DKA: The Basics

05:07 Signs and Symptoms of DKA

10:02 Monitoring Ketones: Tools and Techniques

14:45 Causes of DKA: Understanding Triggers

19:57 Personalizing DKA Awareness and Management

24:45 De-emotionalizing Diabetes Management

30:11 Conclusion and Next Steps

Resources:

https://diabetesandobesity-care.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eden-miller-b02a5a178

In this episode, Nancy Cox shares her inspiring journey as a collegiate golfer living with type 1 diabetes. From her diagnosis to her recent tournament win, Nancy discusses the challenges and triumphs of managing diabetes while competing at a high level. She emphasizes the importance of preparation, mental resilience, and community support, particularly from fellow athletes like JJ Spaun. Nancy offers valuable advice for young girls with diabetes, encouraging them to embrace their dreams and navigate the unique challenges they face in sports.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Nancy Cox and Her Journey

02:55 Diagnosis and Early Experiences with Diabetes

05:59 Preparing for Competitive Golf as a Diabetic

08:49 Winning the First Coast Women Amateur Championship

11:40 Inspiration from JJ Spaun and the Diabetic Community

14:55 Advice for Young Girls with Diabetes

17:46 Daily Life and Diabetes Management in Golf

20:46 Conclusion and Future Aspirations

Resources:

Follow Nancy Cox on Instagram

In this episode, Rob Howe interviews Cooper Farrall, a college basketball player living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). They discuss Cooper's journey from diagnosis at age 11, the challenges he faced growing up with diabetes in a small town, and his decision to share his story publicly to inspire others. The conversation delves into the complexities of managing diabetes while playing elite sports, the importance of community support, and Cooper's initiative to give back through a basketball camp for kids with diabetes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Journey of T1D Hoopers

01:41 Cooper's Diagnosis and Early Challenges

04:43 The Decision to Share His Story

09:18 Growing Up with T1D in a Small Town

12:24 Navigating the Recruiting Process with T1D

19:19 Managing Blood Sugar During College Sports

25:20 Overcoming Mental Battles in Sports

32:23 Embracing Diabetes as Part of the Journey

38:21 Giving Back Through Basketball Camps

Follow The T1D Hooper on Instagram

In this episode, Rob interviews Cassadie Farnsworth, a creator and advocate for those living with diabetes. Cassadie shares her personal journey of being misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes before receiving the correct type 1 diagnosis. The conversation delves into the importance of mental health in diabetes management, the role of humor in coping with challenges, and the significance of building a supportive community. Cassadie discusses her transition from a career in cancer research to pursuing a path in healthcare, emphasizing the need for self-love and grace in managing diabetes. The episode also highlights the importance of partners in diabetes care and creating safe spaces for open conversations about the condition.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cassadie Farnsworth

00:44 Cassadie's Diagnosis Journey

03:43 Transitioning from Research to Clinical Practice

05:43 The Importance of Mental Health in Diabetes Management

10:30 Complications and Self-Love

16:26 Celebrating Small Wins in Diabetes Management

19:22 Influence of Psychology on Diabetes Care

21:10 Navigating Mental Health and Diabetes

21:47 The Importance of Daily Work for Mental Health

22:41 Finding Humor in Diabetes

23:40 Building Community Through Shared Experiences

26:28 The Role of Partners in Diabetes Management

27:17 Asking for Help: A Personal Journey

30:57 Creating a Supportive Environment

32:16 Navigating Relationships with Diabetes

37:30 Mental Health Strategies for Living with Diabetes

Resources:

Cassidy’s Instagram (@the_pa.tient)

In this episode of the Diabetes Innovators Series, the conversation explores the evolution of diabetes treatment, the challenges faced in managing diabetes today, and the future of diabetes research. Zan, an endocrinologist and former FDA executive and Founder and executive chairman of Kinexum, shares insights from his career, including the historical context of diabetes management, the importance of A1C as a marker, and the potential of new treatments like GLP-1 agonists. The discussion also touches on the concept of meta-abesity, the shared root causes of chronic diseases, and the need for a focus on health span rather than just lifespan.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Diabetes Innovation Series

03:06 Zan's Journey in Diabetes Research

06:05 Transforming Diabetes Treatment: A Historical Perspective

09:00 The Evolution of Diabetes Management Tools

11:42 Challenges in Diabetes Management Today

14:41 The Future of Diabetes Treatment: Aiming for a Cure

17:57 Understanding the Drug Approval Process

20:32 Meta-Abesity: A New Perspective on Chronic Diseases

23:48 Innovations in Longevity and Health Span

26:27 The Role of GLP-1 Agonists in Diabetes Management

29:29 Future Directions in Diabetes Research

32:29 Memorable Moments in Drug Proposals

35:37 Conclusion and Future Collaborations

Resources:

Kinexum

Zan Fleming