Loving Diabetic with Safiyah Basir

Loving Diabetic with Safiyah Basir

By Safiyah BasirHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Loving Diabetic with Safiyah Basir episodes

  • Loving Friends

    Hi all!


    In this episode I had the absolute pleasure of having a Zoom call and speaking with four of my friends.  Loving friends who I've known between 9-18 years. I was able to ask them a few questions about diabetes, and get their responses.  The video episode is available on Instagram, and the link is below. I thought it was important to show that we, as diabetics have people, our friends who love and care so much about us. If you're able and willing to and open about Diabetes, we should give them as much information as possible about our diabetic companion. 

    Instagram

    @DiabeticLoving

    https://www.instagram.com/tv/CEdDwmiBedY/

    Thank you Nannette Partee

    Thank you Zeshaan Qadir

    Thank you Naja Hall

    Thank you Tim Leuzarder

    I love you all and am so thankful to call you all, friends. 

    Below is a link to Najir's amazing co-parenting and blending Podcast I Know I'm Crazy. I highly suggest this podcast for any parent in need of a little, or a lot of guidance on your parenting and relationship path.

    https://www.najahall.com/podcast/

    26 min
  • Racism, Pandemic, Relationships & our Diabetes.

    Hi all, Welcome to episode 6! I had the absolute pleasure to have Dr. LaTasha Russell on the podcast. We talked about racism, the pandemic, relationships & our diabetes. Dr. Tasha is the President of The Association of Black Psychologists, South Florida Chapter. She has provided therapy to individuals, groups, families, and couples in Los Angeles, Chicago, Virginia, Washington D.C., Singapore, and in South Florida where she now resides. She has worked in hospitals, drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities, battered women’s shelters, lock-down detention centers, and community mental health agencies. I've added links for Dr. Tasha, below. Thank you for listening in and I do hope you enjoy this episode.


    https://drivebytherapy.org/about-doctora-tasha/

    20 min
  • Loving Doctor

    Hi Guys,


    I had the pleasure of interviewing my amazing Endocrinologist, Dr. Debbie Chen. We delve in on a few ways to support you and keep you on track with your diabetic companion. Below we have included a list of resources to help you continue with your journey to wellness. I hope you enjoy!



    Dr. Debbie Chen

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr

    Ann Arbor, MI 48105

    (734) 647-5871 Phone

    https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/intmed/divisions/metabolism-endocrinology-diabetes/education-training/endocrinology-fellowship-training-program

    Diabetes-related Resources

    1. AmericanDiabetesAssociation(ADA)resources

    1. Diabetesoverview:https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes
    2. Mealplanning:https://www.diabetes.org/nutrition/meal-planning
    3. Understanding carbohydrates:
      4. https://www.diabetes.org/nutrition/understanding-carbs
    4. Howtoreadafoodlabel:
      5. https://www.diabetes.org/nutrition/understanding-food-labels
    5. Healthinsurance:https://www.diabetes.org/resources/health-insurance-aid
    6. Patient education library:
      7. https://professional.diabetes.org/search/site?f%5B0%5D=im_field_dbp_ct
      %3A32&retain-filters=1
    7. Whenyoutravel:
      8. https://www.diabetes.org/resources/know-your-rights/discrimination/public- accommodations/air-travel-and-diabetes

      2. CenterforDiseaseControlandPrevention(CDC)resources

      1. LivingwithDiabetes:https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/index.html
      2. Preventcomplications:
        3. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/problems.html
      3. Diabetes and mental health:
        4. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/mental-health.html

        3. UniversityofMichiganresources

        1. Diabetesoverview:
          2. https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/endocrinology-diabetes-
          and-metabolism/diabetes
        2. Diabetesguidebook:
          3. http://www.med.umich.edu/pdf/Diabetes-101-Taking-Charge.pdf
        3. Diabetes classes:
          4. https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/endocrinology-diabetes-
          and-metabolism/diabetes-classes
        4. Diabetessupportgroup:
          5. https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/endocrinology-diabetes- and-metabolism/diabetes-support-groups

          4. Resourcestopotentiallyreducetheexpenseofinsulin

          1. Makesureyourbrandofinsulinisontheformularyforyourinsurance(for
            2. example, your insurance may cover the short-acting insulin Admelog, but
            not the short-acting insulin Humalog)
          2. UsecouponsavailablefromGoodRx
          3. Discuss concerns about the cost of insulin and/or other diabetes
            4. medications with your physician. Sometimes, there are alternatives that they may be able to prescribe.

            d. Checkthemanufacturerwebsite(Sanofi,EliLilly,NovoNordisk)formore information

            i. Some drug companies have patient assistance programs that offer insulin at a discounted price to people whose income is below a certain threshold

            e. WalmartofferstheReliOnbrandinsulin(regularinsulin,NPHinsulin)

            5. Smartinsulinpensystem:InPen

            6. Continuousglucosemonitor a. FreeStyleLibre

            b. DexComG6(hasalarmsforlows)

            7. Insulinpumps

            1. Closed-loopinsulinpump:Medtronic670G
            2. Traditionalpumpthatusestubingtoconnecttheinsulinpumptothe
              3. cannula: Medtronic (e.g. 530G, 630G), Tandem T-Slim
            3. Pumps that function without tubing: Omnipod, V-Go
              4. 27 min
            4. Loving Siblings (Part Two)

              I had the honor of having my two sisters in this episode. Tasneem, who is a registered nurse at the University of Michigan, and was in the delivery room when I gave birth to my twins, and Maryam, who is a phenomenal actress, and model. I wanted to get their perspective on having a little sister who is a type one diabetic. They gave their beautiful opinions and thoughts. Below is a link to all of Maryam's work. I hope you enjoy this episode and check out all of Maryam's talents, below. 


              Maryam Basir 

              https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1830339/

              Instagram: @maryambasir_

              @hibrowofficial


               

              28 min
            5. Loving Sibling (Part One)

              We're digging in a bit deeper to get the loving perspective of a Diabetic Loving sibling. My older brother Qasim Basir gives a ton of insight on what it was and is like to have a type one diabetic sister. He also gives some great suggestions on how you, as a diabetic can help your loving friends and family take care of you and your diabetic companion.


              Qasim Basir 

              https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qasim_Basir

              https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2881794/

              https://twitter.com/qasimabasir?lang=en

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


              Music:

              Reach Featuring Safiyah

              https://music.apple.com/us/album/reach-feat-safiyah/478492591?i=478492599

              15 min

            About Loving Diabetic with Safiyah Basir

            From the publisher's feed

            Welcome to the Loving Diabetic Podcast! I'm Safiyah Basir, your host and a Type One Diabetic since the age of 7. As the American Diabetes Association Ambassador, my mission is to show that you can…