For the first time on the pod, we have a guest living with MODY 5 (Mature-Onset of the Young Type 5) diabetes: Rena Rossi aka @renatherockharddiabetic on Instagram. Rob and Eritrea talk to Rena about:
Initial diagnosis of gestational diabetes during her pregnancy in 2007
A diagnosis of a polycystic kidney disease while running marathons
Being in limbo between a Type 1 and Type 2 diagnosis
Having a primary care team that had a personal relationship with her and diabetes knowledge
Not noticing symptoms because they align with getting into shape
Having a personality to jump in and advocate for herself
Advocating for a MODY diagnosis when complications were occurring
Different types of MODY
Diabetes being a genetic ticking time bomb for some
Being a Special Ed teacher and Her Amazon Wishlist
and so MUCH MORE!
We want to hear from you. Send those questions, comments, queries, and general diabetes concerns to THE MAILBAG at mailbag@diabeticsdoingthings.com!
