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Episode 283 - Traveling & Relationships with Diabetes with Tanner Saunders
In this episode of Diabetes Doing Things, Tanner Saunders shares his
personal journey of being diagnosed with diabetes at a young age,
highlighting the intersection of travel, diabetes management, and finding a
supportive community. The conversation also includes stories about him and
his partner, who both have diabetes and work in the journalism industry,
emphasizing their synchronized approach to managing their health condition.
Additionally, the episode explores his experience working in travel while
living with diabetes, discussing the challenges and strategies involved in
traveling with the condition.
Topics discussed:
* Personal Journey with Diabetes
* Being diagnosed with diabetes at a young age
* Embracing self-reliance and independence in managing insulin
injections
* Importance of empowerment and self-care in living with diabetes
* Normalizing diabetes in small-town communities and schools
* Challenges of explaining the condition to peers and adults
* Balancing freedom and support from parents
* Relationship Dynamics with Diabetes
* Couple's experiences: Meeting through work and bonding over diabetes
* Synchronized management using Omnipod and DexCom
* Navigating conflicts and daily life while supporting each other
* Traveling with Diabetes
* Informing airline staff about the condition
* Managing supplies and blood sugar levels during flights
* Travel accessibility regardless of financial status
* Setting goals, utilizing resources like the Points Guy, and using
credit cards for travel benefits
* Exploring local and international destinations for personal growth
* Finding joy in travel experiences despite challenges like the
COVID-19 pandemic
References:
The Points Guy
Omnipod
DexCom
Tanner Saunders' Instagram
00:00 Exploring the World with Diabetes: A Special Guest on Travel
Stories
00:03 Exploring the Connection Between Travel, Independence, and
Diabetes with Tanner Saunders
03:05 Growing Up with Diabetes: A Journey of Independence and
Community Support
07:53 Navigating Diabetes Advocacy and Independence from a Young Age
14:58 A Unique Love Story: Navigating a Relationship with Diabetes
Together
18:39 Navigating Independence and Partnership with Diabetes: A
Heartfelt Journey
26:41 Navigating Travel as a Diabetic: Personal Experiences and Tips
31:43 Navigating Air Travel with Diabetes: Personal Experiences and
Precautions
35:38 Traveling with Diabetes: Tips and Tricks for Staying Prepared
42:20 Unlocking Travel Experiences: Tips and Inspiration
50:05 Exploring the Mundane to Find Marvelous Experiences: An
Inspiring Conversation with Tanner Saunders
54:24 Empowering Pride Message with a Call to Action
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In this episode of Diabetes Doing Things, Tanner Saunders shares his
personal journey of being diagnosed with diabetes at a young age,
highlighting the intersection of travel, diabetes management, and finding a
supportive community. The conversation also includes stories about him and
his partner, who both have diabetes and work in the journalism industry,
emphasizing their synchronized approach to managing their health condition.
Additionally, the episode explores his experience working in travel while
living with diabetes, discussing the challenges and strategies involved in
traveling with the condition.
Topics discussed:
* Personal Journey with Diabetes
* Being diagnosed with diabetes at a young age
* Embracing self-reliance and independence in managing insulin
injections
* Importance of empowerment and self-care in living with diabetes
* Normalizing diabetes in small-town communities and schools
* Challenges of explaining the condition to peers and adults
* Balancing freedom and support from parents
* Relationship Dynamics with Diabetes
* Couple's experiences: Meeting through work and bonding over diabetes
* Synchronized management using Omnipod and DexCom
* Navigating conflicts and daily life while supporting each other
* Traveling with Diabetes
* Informing airline staff about the condition
* Managing supplies and blood sugar levels during flights
* Travel accessibility regardless of financial status
* Setting goals, utilizing resources like the Points Guy, and using
credit cards for travel benefits
* Exploring local and international destinations for personal growth
* Finding joy in travel experiences despite challenges like the
COVID-19 pandemic
References:
The Points Guy
Omnipod
DexCom
Tanner Saunders' Instagram
00:00 Exploring the World with Diabetes: A Special Guest on Travel
Stories
00:03 Exploring the Connection Between Travel, Independence, and
Diabetes with Tanner Saunders
03:05 Growing Up with Diabetes: A Journey of Independence and
Community Support
07:53 Navigating Diabetes Advocacy and Independence from a Young Age
14:58 A Unique Love Story: Navigating a Relationship with Diabetes
Together
18:39 Navigating Independence and Partnership with Diabetes: A
Heartfelt Journey
26:41 Navigating Travel as a Diabetic: Personal Experiences and Tips
31:43 Navigating Air Travel with Diabetes: Personal Experiences and
Precautions
35:38 Traveling with Diabetes: Tips and Tricks for Staying Prepared
42:20 Unlocking Travel Experiences: Tips and Inspiration
50:05 Exploring the Mundane to Find Marvelous Experiences: An
Inspiring Conversation with Tanner Saunders
54:24 Empowering Pride Message with a Call to Action
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