Have you ever had the opportunity to attend The ADA Conference? In this episode, Dave and Amber share their experience going to this conference and why they found it to be very different from what they were expecting. They also disclose how they enjoyed learning about the progress made in treatments for diabetes as well as smaller companies that are progressing towards solving diabetes problems in innovative ways. Let's dive in!

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 06:06] Opening Segment

• An overview of The Diabetes Conference

• Amber's reactions to her first time attending the conference

• Why Amber enjoyed seeing research that showed progress being made in the fight against diabetes

[06:07 - 11:52] Understand What Patients Go Through Every Day

• The author found the poster section overwhelming but also very interesting.

• Why there is a need for more researchers like those they met at the conference

• Why physicians don't have as much control over patient care now as they used to

[11:53 - 17:58] The Complexity of Diabetes

• Dave and Amber's outlook on the fact that there is still no cure for diabetes

• Life is getting easier for patients with diabetes

• More thought is been put into the design process of medical devices.

• The diabetes community needs a moneymaker

[17:58 - 18:09] Closing Segment

• Dave and Amber talk about the upcoming episode and video podcast

Key Quotes:

"We have great tools right now. We have good devices. We have good drugs. But nobody talks about patient access." - David Kliff

"Diabetes is a very complex disease. It comes in all shapes and sizes." - David Kliff

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Dave and Amber are excited about the upcoming ADA Conference in New Orleans, Dave, a long-time attendee of the ADA Conference shares his experience from the past events with Amber who is attending for the first time. Both are looking forward to knowing about the new drugs by Eli Lilly that would definitely help diabetic patients around the world, in today’s episode both of them share their expectations for the said event as they reunite with friends after 2 years of restrictions from the pandemic.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 06:03] Opening Segment

Attending ADA Global Meeting 2022 in New Orleans

Reuniting with Friends and Familiar Faces

[06:04 - 9:29] What to Expect from this year’s ADA

Poster Session (research that has been done)

Eli Lilly's new drug during the conference

[9:30 - 9:29] Different views and opinions.

Diabetes has reached a point where it is no longer a mystery yet there are many questions left unanswered.

The community is strong and companies should be excited about the potential of the conference.

Anticipation that the attendance at the conference will be high.

[13:20 - 14:40] Closing Segment

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If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Tweetable quotes:

“I always like connecting with people and because I've been writing about diabetes for the past eight or nine years and doing all this stuff, meeting someone in person, and some of the other conferences I've gone to the takeaways thereof just connecting.”

  – Amber Clour

“it's almost like a homecoming a lot of people I haven't been able to see in person, you know, these people become friends and there is a certain amount of comradery to be around your...

Would you know how to handle diabetes when your life is unpredictable? In this episode, our guest is Eric Paslay, a Grammy-nominated country music singer-songwriter, and diabetes educator. He will be sharing his story of being diagnosed with diabetes at the young age of ten and how his diagnosis has shaped him into the person he is today. He also discloses how he has been able to help others with this disease and his experience being active in the diabetes community for many years. Eric encourages people to find something that feeds them and gives them a good life. You don't want to miss this episode since he will be sharing how he become a musician and what this has brought to his life. Listen and enjoy!

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 05:37] Opening Segment

Eric shares how he was diagnosed with diabetes

How Eric ended up being a singer and songwriter

How his crew supported him when they are on stage

[05:38 - 15:23] It Is Strenuous to Follow A Schedule With Diabetes

How Eric has handled an unpredictable lifestyle with diabetes

How diabetes can affect the way he writes songs

Eric discloses the upcoming music projects

[15:24 - 18:40] Closing Segment

Eric's insights about diabetes and football

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Get in touch with Dave and follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. You can also email him at dkliff@diabeticinvestor.com. Be sure to visit his website https://diabeticinvestor.com

Get in touch with Amber on LinkedIn, and Twitter. Go and visit her website for more information https://www.diabetesdailygrind.com/ 

Feel free to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Don’t forget to check our website! https://thediabetesway.com/ 

Key Quotes:

"Find something that feeds you, shelters you, and hopefully it gives you a good life." - Eric Paslay

"Your accent and the style in which you record music is based on your zip code." - Eric Paslay

"Everyone has a heart, everyone has a soul, all of us love music, and it affects us in one way or another." - Eric Paslay

Did you know that colors can help improve the way that diabetes is managed? In this episode, we're talking with Dr. Elizabeth Holt about her journey from practicing medicine to working in the diabetes industry. She is the Head of Global Medical, Clinical, and Safety at LifeScan and will be sharing her experience with color technology and how it has helped people with diabetes better manage their blood sugar levels. We also discuss LifeScan's vision to create a life without limits for people with diabetes and how their mission impacts their work. If you want to gain a deeper understanding of how this technology works, this episode is for you!

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 05:19] Opening Segment

How patients with diabetes interact with technology

Dr. Elizabeth explains why color technology makes it easier for people to understand their blood sugar levels

[05:20 - 14:51] Improving Diabetes Management

Color technology is being used to help improve glucose levels

How technology has helped to improve the way that diabetes is managed

How artificial intelligence could play a role in the future in helping to manage diabetes more effectively

[14:52 - 23:02] Artificial Intelligence Can Assist You In Managing Diabetes

Artificial intelligence can provide predictions about how blood sugar levels will change in the short and long term

Patients with diabetes should embrace technology and learn more about what LifeScan and OneTouch have to offer

Want to connect with Elizabeth Hult? Follow her on LinkedIn. Head to OneTouch, and discover a simple way to use colors in managing diabetes!

Key Quotes:

"I'm excited to be part of LifeScan's mission to help deliver the personalized health and wellness experiences that engage people with diabetes and related conditions to live their best lives." - Elizabeth Hult

"If you really want to be a leader, taking care of people with diabetes, technology's an integral part of that." - Elizabeth Hult

Feel free to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Don’t forget to check our website! https://thediabetesway.com/ 

Want to connect with Dave and Amber? 

Get in touch with Dave and follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. You can also email him at dkliff@diabeticinvestor.com. Be sure to visit his website https://diabeticinvestor.com

Get in touch with Amber on LinkedIn, and Twitter. Go and visit her website for more information https://www.diabetesdailygrind.com/ 

Can you imagine being diagnosed with type one diabetes in the middle of an important show or event? In this episode, Kyle Banks shares his story of how he went from touring with The Lion King to living with type 1 diabetes using insulin injections. Kyle talks about the struggles he faced when starting to live with diabetes, and how Dexcom G6 helped him to better understand his blood sugar levels and manage his stress. He also discloses some tips for people living with diabetes on a budget, and how diet can play a role in managing the condition. His goal is to assist as many individuals and families as he can toward the road to better health and wellness.

 Kyle is an actor, vocalist, and all-around music enthusiast. Having logged stage time professionally on and off-Broadway, Kyle has also aided behind the scenes as a music business development and strategy consultant for Sony Music Entertainment, Wynn Las Vegas, and Hard Rock gaming casinos. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2015 while performing with Disney’s musical production of The Lion King, Kyle began working closely with the endocrinology team at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, where he currently serves as a mentor for a host of kids receiving care. Through his connection with Children’s Hospital, Kyle discovered the challenges that many individuals of color face when attempting to access the latest diabetic technology available for glucose control. In response, Kyle founded the Kyler Cares Foundation, which provides grants for insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors, and diabetic education resources for kids and young adults living with this chronic disease. 

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 06:03] Opening Segment

 How Kyle realized he had diabetes

Kyle’s experience with type 1 diabetes and how it has affected his work as an actor

The difficulties of managing type 1 diabetes while also performing in a show

 [06:04 - 15:19]The Importance of Getting Diabetes Education

 How Kyle’s cast members were supportive when they told them about their diagnosis

His experience transitioning to using a CGM

Why Kyle decided to start an organization to help kids be more successful with their diabetes management

 [15:20 - 25:43] Make Sure Resources Reach Individuals and Families of Color 

 What Kyler Cares organization does and how it works

How the organization is attempting to bridge disparities in technology usage amongst people of color

 [25:44 - 29:38] Closing Statement

 Connect with Kyle through Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Make sure to visit KylerCares.org, a nonprofit foundation that provides grants for continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps for children and young adults living with Type 1 Diabetes.

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As a person who has been diagnosed with type one diabetes, are you really aware of the real challenges that you face, as opposed to the challenges that you brushed under the rug or exaggerate? Our today’s guest, Dr. Mark Heyman, will show us how we can leave with action,  change our mindset to become much more free and flexible, and do what we want regardless of the stress and anxiety we experience.

Dr. Mark Heyman is a diabetes psychologist and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. He is the CEO of the Center for Diabetes & Mental Health (CDMH) in San Diego. He is passionate about providing diabetes education and evidence-based mental health treatment and online programs to people with diabetes. Mark received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The George Washington University and completed his psychology internship at the UCSD School of Medicine. He is the host of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast and the author of Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It: Your Guide to Managing the Emotional Challenges of T1D. 

If you want to gain a deeper understanding of why diabetes does such, this episode is definitely for you!

[00:01 - 05:25] Opening Segment

• Mark shares his diabetes journey
• His journey being diagnosed when he was in his third year at UCLA
• His experience realizing he had type one diabetes before doing the trip to Paris

[05:26 - 20:02] Diabetes does suck 

• The biggest issues Mark deals with in his work
• People have a fear of lows, have trouble adjusting to life and have relationships problems
• Mark’s outlook on why people should give CGM a try
• Why there are people who don’t trust a CGM
• How diabetes can get in the way of relationships
• How to help patients who don’t have insurance or have high deductible insurance plans

[20:03 - 30:15] The Real Challenges of Type One Diabetes

• Mark introduces his upcoming book “Diabetes Sucks And You Can Handle It”
• A guide to managing the emotional challenges of type one diabetes
• The difference between people diagnosed with type one and type two
• How you can bring diabetes people back down to a calm place
• Being aware of your experience in the present moment without judging it

[30:16 - 30:30] Closing Segment

Connect with Mark through Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Make sure to visit https://thediabetespsychologist.com/ and discover how to live a full life without getting T1D in your way!

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We know that being diagnosed with diabetes is overwhelmed and stressful, but are you making sure to surround yourself with people that support you through this path? Today, we will be talking with our incredible guest, Nadia Al-Samarrie,  who was diagnosed with diabetes and has experienced it firsthand. She shares her story about how her relationships have helped her manage diabetes and how she's learned to incorporate more healthy foods into her diet. She also discusses the importance of having a support system, and how being able to talk to others who have diabetes can be very helpful in managing the disease. Let’s dig into her diabetes journey!

Key Highlights:

[00:00 - 07:22] Opening Segment 

Nadia shares her journey and experience with diabetes

Why she decided to start a radio show 

Nadia’s insights about CGM technology and financial barriers 

[07:23 - 14:39] Nadia’s Cooking Project 

How people can deal with someone that has been diagnosed with diabetes

Nadia’s experience discovering her diet allows her to eat her favorite foods without consequences

Advice for someone with diabetes who has friends who don't have intimate knowledge of the disease

 [14:39 - 21:10] Living a Healthy and Happy Life With Diabetes 

Why diabetes is a lifelong illness that can be managed with proper diet and exercise

The importance of having different people in your life with diabetes

Nadia shares her journey going to diabetes socials and groups 

[21:10 - 24:31] Closing Statement 

Check out Nadia’s book: Sugar Happy, and learn about diabetes and how to control it

Connect with Nadia through LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. Head to Diabetes Health, a website where you can investigate, inform and inspire.

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Today’s awesome guest known for her many distinctions is Angella White, MS-DEDM, RN, CDCES. For today’s episode, we will be talking about her program called PEEPS for people diagnosed with Diabetes. Angella’s astounding educational background is backed-up by her sister’s life and her personal journey.

Here’s more about Angella:

Angella is originally from Jamaica, where she began her career in nutrition to focus on how various foods impact health. She had experienced the tragic loss of her sister to diabetes and wanted to study how diet affected the disorder. After moving to the US, Angella taught restaurant occupations for Riverside School District and later partnered with her cousin to open the award-winning restaurant "Tropical Grill" in Corona, California. Over the years, Angella's passion for food transitioned her experience from restaurant owner to Diabetes Educator; she gave up the restaurant and teaching to begin her career in nursing and fulfill her aspiration of becoming a diabetes educator.

Angella is now board-certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) and has completed a Master of Science in Diabetes Education and Management (MS-DEDM) at Teachers College, Columbia University. In addition, she has almost ten years of experience in the Native American community, where she was passionate about teaching people how to live well with diabetes. As a result, she founded the PEEPS™ (Peers Educating, Empowering, and Providing Support) online diabetes education and certification program (https://bemypeeps.org). PEEPS™ is a learning platform where just about anyone can become a Certified Diabetes Peer Educator with the ability to help themselves, their loved ones, and their community to live well with diabetes.

Stay tuned until the end of the episode, and join us on this journey to know more about the diabetes way!

[00:01 - 07:07] Opening Segment

• How David and Amber met Angella 
• Why Angella pursues this kind of profession
• Sonia was like a mother to Angella
• Losing Sonia deeply pained Angella
• Angella pursued many paths
• Their family itself is ridden with Diabetes

[07:08 - 09:41] Fighting the Diabetes stigma

• David shares a story about his friend
• Attention: Diabetes is not a transmissible disease
• The times are different then and now

[09:42 - 21:25] What PEEPS is all about

• How Angella got to where she is today
• What she is very passionate about
• Is this program demographic specific?
• It must be individualized to the patient
• How it works for the patients
• Is fear common for those diagnosed?
• Bandaids don’t fix the problem

[21:26 - 25:17] Closing Segment

• 3 piece of advice for Diabetes patients from Angella
• You are a person living with diabetes, not the other way around
• Final Words 
• Shoot Angella an email at AngellaLW@msn.com

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