Diabetics Doing Things Podcast

By Diabetics Doing Things

Hosted by T1D Rob Howe, Diabetics Doing Things tells amazing stories of people with diabetes from across the globe, digging deep into everything it takes to Live Well with Diabetes and sharing exci

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The podcast currently has 493 episodes available.

Diabetics Doing Things Podcast episodes:

September 21, 2022 Episode 204 - Dex Geralds, T1D Misdiagnosed, Fitness Trainer, Actor, Model
Dex Geralds is back on the pod! Doing double duty as a repeat guest, and as
part of both our Misdiagnosed Series and our Creator Series. In this
episode, Rob and Eritrea talk to Dex about:
* Partnership with 9am Health lead to getting the antibody test and the
correct diagnosis
* Misdiagnosed as T2D and the physical tolls of that misdiagnosis, like
dehydration and fatigue
* Carrying your supplies as a male; making your diabetes gear look good
instead of breaking fits with cargo shorts
* His content creation journey and trying not to feel like he’s
abandoning his T2D community
* Finding common ground on content for people living with T1D and T2D
* Content Creators being the bridge to new treatments, information, and
access to certain supplies and innovations
* Being 1% better than yesterday and the importance of routine and
structure on making your life better
* It’s okay to question your diagnosis. Get a second opinion!
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50min
September 14, 2022 Episode 203 - Jazz Sethi, Founder of Diabesties Foundation
In this worldwide episode, Rob and Eritrea talk to Jazz Sethi, Founder of
Diabesties Foundation. They talk about:
* Finding the silver lining in any situation
* Having a very helpful family dynamic
* “Dad is a universal language.”
* Diabetes stigma in India
* A game of extremes in India: access and expensive tech
* The priority of feeding your family over affording insulin
* “You focus on getting your family fed, and we will focus on getting
your insulin.” The Diabesties Foundation currently supports 400 kids
and wants to get to 1000.
For more information, check out Diabesties Foundation website/.
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48min
September 07, 2022 Episode 202 - Jen Ross, T1D, Co-Founder of Swoon, Diabetes Creator Series
Jen Ross, T1D, Co-Founder of Swoon
This episode is part of the Diabetes Creator Series highlighting creators
and entrepreneurs. Rob and Jen cover lots of topics including:
* Diagnosis at the young age of six and feeling left out
* The origin of ‘Be Mixed ‘ at Harvard Business School
* The goal of making people feel included
* Diabetes can inspire innovation
* Finding a low-cost medical plan as a startup
* Making an impact on helping others and showing up for yourself
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23min
September 01, 2022 Episode 201 - Dr. Phyllisa Deroze, PhD, LADA, Writer, Global Patient Advocate
Dr. Phyllisa Deroze is back on the pod! She talks with Rob and Eritrea
about:
* Missed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and the journey to being heard
* Processing grief through creativity
* Linguistic blaming and stigma of T2D
* Pattern of POC LADA misdiagnosed as T2D
* Honoring children and loved ones of diabetes with book, Diabetes
Helpers
* Using code words for low blood sugar
* Founding Black Diabetic Info and Diagnosed But Not Defeated
* Finding blessings in the burnout
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56min
June 29, 2022 Episode 200 - Rob & Eritrea are back! DDT Updates! Plus your mailbag responses.
In the episode, Mary Mosier joins Diabetics Doing Things. Mary, Rob, and
Eritrea discuss:
* Traveling to major Diabetes events as a person with Diabetes
* Eritrea’s 2nd time with Covid
* Rob talks about changes in his Diabetes therapy
* Updates on what’s to come for Diabetics Doing Things
* MAILBAG
o Question 1: Mutual Aid. Have you ever given or received mutual
aid for your Diabetes?
o Question 2: How much sleep have you lost in the last week to
Diabetes?
+ Rob talks about how important sleep is in general, and
things he’s learned about sleep from his Whoop.
Links mentioned in this episode:
* Diabetics Doing Things Job Board
* Huberman Lab Podcast
* Whoop
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31min
June 22, 2022 Episode 199 - Mary Mosier, T1D, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
In the episode, Mary Mosier joins Diabetics Doing Things. Mary, Rob, and
Eritrea discuss:
* The trauma and grief associated around dX
* “Any kind of medical experience will change how you move thru the
world…many of us don’t have the safe space and the support to grieve
it”
* Toxic positivity
* Feeling alone w/ Diabetes or thoughts that no one will want to be
with you - and learning to not take that on
* A society where we are so programmed to react one way or another
* There is no ONE way to manage diabetes
* Your story can change
* Sliding scale options to afford therapy
* It is okay to feel like everything sucks…there are people in this
world who want to support you
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Here are some links & “key words” to find affordable mental health services
in the United States based on your state.
* Key word “Behavioral Health Services” in the state/county of_____ .
These services are free as they are state & county funded.
* If someone is using insurance contact insurance provider for
insurance provider mental health website and or list of approved
providers
* When paying out pocket for therapy, those with a PPO can contact
insurance provider and request to use an out of network provider
(OON) & check for insurance reimbursement rate if any before starting
therapy.
NAMI
https://nami.org/Home
RAINN (for those who have experienced sexual assault/abuse)
https://www.rainn.org/
The Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+)
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Suicide Prevention
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
MHA
https://mhanational.org/
Ethnic & social justice based counseling
Directories
https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
https://therapyforblackmen.org/
https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com/
https://samhin.org/
https://muslimmentalhealth.com/directory/
https://latinxtherapy.com/
https://www.therapyforlatinx.com/
https://nqttcn.com/en/
https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/login
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48min
June 08, 2022 Episode 198 - Cameron Hall, T1D Advocate
In the episode, friend of the pod, Cameron Hall returns to Diabetics Doing
Things. Cam, Rob, and Eritrea discuss:
* Diagnosis at the age of 9
* Difference of care for patients of color
* Diabetes tech from back in the day
* Having a family of advocates
* Pretending not to have Diabetes, trying to hide it, and the price of
trying to ignore it
* The mental onus of being a young black man with limitations
* Living openly at Chipotle
* Navigating new jobs, new states, new insurance, new healthcare
* Health deserts and exodus of endocrinologists
* Using client advocacy with your insurance and HR
* Burnout even when privileged
Mentioned in episode:
* getinsulin.org
* BCBS of TX Contacts
* United Healthcare Member Support and Advocacy
* Humana Help & Support
* patientadvocate.org
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55min
June 01, 2022 Episode 197 - Rob & Eritrea Talk Mental Health and Diabetes
In the episode, Rob and Eritrea discuss:
* Recent travels
* Women doing the heavy lifting without talking about it
* Opening up about being depressed
* Not gatekeeping diabetes content from people with diabetes
* how often they go to the endocrinologist
* rants and white boy songs
* taking a pump break
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47min
May 11, 2022 Episode 196 - Dr. Mike Riddell, T1D, Scientist, Physiologist, Author
Rob is joined by Dr. Mike Riddell, T1D and PHD scientist who focuses on
exercise physiology and Diabetes.
In the episode, Rob and Dr. Riddell discuss:
* Technological advances in insulin
* Blood sugar and performance dips
* Living with T1D for 40 years and being one of the first users of CGM
* the future of diabetes and sports
* his most recent studies and more!
Sign for the Type 1 Diabetes Exercise Initiative Pediatric Study.
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1h 5min
April 22, 2022 Episode 195 - Dr. Mark Heyman, Author of "Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It"
Rob is joined by Dr. Mark Heyman, the Diabetes Psychologist and author of
Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It. Order your copy today.
In the episode, Rob and Dr. Heyman discuss:
* The stress of diabetes
* the avalanche of feelings from low blood sugar
* Healthy levels of anxiety with diabetes
* Stress management
* Avoiding avoidance. Diabetes will not hold you back.
* Keeping it 100 with yourself
* Handling the reality in front of you
* Labeling your thoughts as thoughts
* Just getting 1% better each day with mindfulness
* Managing diabetes vs. managing the stress of diabetes
* Double edged sword of control
* Normalizing the struggles
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49min

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How many episodes does Diabetics Doing Things Podcast have?

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