Real Life Diabetes

In this episode I share a heartfelt message as to the future of Diabetes Daily Grind and the Real Life Diabetes Podcast now that I’m flying solo. CLICK HERE to make a tax deductible 501c3 charitable donation. All the cool kids are doing it.

I take pride in being a friendly stalker and scored an impromptu interview with American Idol super star and fellow Type 1, Crystal Bowersox while she was traveling through Oklahoma City. Her show was killer and I shared the evening with dear friends (Erik & Teneka). We sang together, enjoyed pizza and clinked glasses while […]

My adventure to Arkansas, as one of the first Real Life Diabetes “taking the show on the road”, was a smashing success. This couple had me tearing up within the first hour and laughing out loud at the same time. They were welcoming, kind, a ton of fun and not scared to share very personal […]

This fearless forty something T1D does an incredible job of sharing her story. Cynthia is a T1D veteran who has challenged and/or been fired by an endo. or two, faced diabulimia head on, fearlessly experimented with the newest medications on the market and laughed at the thought of being a high risk, geriatric pregnancy. BIO: […]

While on the road with the Real Life Diabetes podcast in Scottsdale, I had the pleasure of having dinner with Paloma Kemak (aka Glitter Glucose). Her story is very different from mine, but her diagnosis and overall mindset is entertaining and up-lifting. Paloma’s energy and ability to laugh while sharing her story is contagious and […]

I’ve taken the Real Life Diabetes podcast on the road and spent a fabulous, BUT way too short amount of time in Scottsdale, Arizona. What better way to kickoff this epic adventure than attending a Beyond Type 1 meet up? I am thrilled to publish Podcast 60 with one of the Beyond Type 1 hostesses, […]

After a tip from my sister and a little friendly stalking, I scored a killer interview with CNN Heroes award recipient, Maria Rose Belding. Above and beyond her work providing food for people in need, she is surpassing her goals while juggling life with Type 1 diabetes. In this episode she shares her passion to […]

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After a tip from my sister and a little friendly stalking, I scored a killer interview with CNN Heroes award recipient, Maria Rose Belding. Above and beyond her work providing food for people in need, she is surpassing her goals while juggling life with Type 1 diabetes. In this episode she shares her passion to serve others while not letting T1D slow her down.

BIO: Maria Rose Belding is the co-founder and executive director of the MEANS Database, a nonprofit tech company working to move food to those in need in 49 U.S. states and DC. MEANS, which Maria Rose has been working to build since she was 14, has been responsible for the recovery of more than 2 million pounds of food since 2015. Among other recognitions, Maria Rose has been named a L’Oreal Woman of Worth (2015), Starbucks Upstander (2016), Glamour College Woman of the Year (2018) and 2018 Top Ten CNN Hero of the Year, becoming the youngest woman ever to claim that honor at age 23. Maria Rose is a senior at American University studying public health on the premed track, with minors in power napping, caffeine studies and almost having her pump confiscated, mid-bolus, by professors who thought she is texting in class.

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* Amber is taking the Real Life Diabetes Podcast on the road. First stop: Scottsdale, Arizona from February 8 -11, 2019. Stay up-to-date on social media. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube & Instagram.

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* CNN Heroes Award Video

* DKA

* Diabulimia

*  Sirum 

* You can follow Maria Rose and the MEANS Database online.

* MEANS Database website 

* Twitter

* MEANS Twitter

* Facebook 

* MEANS Facebook

* Instagram

* MEANS Instagram

Kate Hall, is like many of us in the diabetes community – unstoppable and she decided early on that Type 1 diabetes won’t keep her from pursuing her dreams. She is an inspiration to us all and does a phenomenal job sharing her story on the road to becoming a 2020 Olympian. BIO: Kate Hall […]

Kate Hall, is like many of us in the diabetes community – unstoppable and she decided early on that Type 1 diabetes won’t keep her from pursuing her dreams. She is an inspiration to us all and does a phenomenal job sharing her story on the road to becoming a 2020 Olympian.

BIO: Kate Hall was diagnosed with type one diabetes at ten years old and went on to become a two time NCAA Champion in the long jump. She is also the American Junior record holder in the long jump, with a jump of 22 feet 5 inches. Kate recently has become a professional track athlete and aspires to become an Olympian and an advocate for others with type one diabetes.

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* You can follow Kate on Twitter & Instagram