Real Life Diabetes

While Ryan was studying for the boards, Amber gathered a few shoe lovers from across the country to discuss the “dream” shoe for PWDs. Maybe they didn’t find that “dream” shoe, but she enjoyed a lively discussion with guest, Shelene Kinsley, Tales From A Type 1 blogger, T1D and upcoming shoe designer. This episode was recorded in […]

While Ryan was studying for the boards, Amber gathered a few shoe lovers from across the country to discuss the “dream” shoe for PWDs. Maybe they didn’t find that “dream” shoe, but she enjoyed a lively discussion with guest, Shelene Kinsley, Tales From A Type 1 blogger, T1D and upcoming shoe designer. This episode was recorded in Oklahoma City’s own Betsy King Boutique. Betsy is a seasoned buyer and Amber appreciates her attention to detail when looking for the perfect high heel. Who knew that heels are better for your feet than flats? Seriously though.

Gentlemen or ladies who love shoes just as much as Amber – this episode reveals the hidden tricks to keeping your feet in prime condition.

Show Notes:

Beyond Type 1 – A Cinderella Story – A T1D Pursues Shoe Design With Mentors From Vogue

Check out Shelene’s blog, Tales From A Type 1.

Nursing/Hipster Shoes

Shelene’s Go-To boots. She is able to stuff her “emergency candy” and all things T1D in these bad boys.

Oprah’s “How To Walk In Heels” episode

Check out Shelene’s sock tip – REI

Liquid Band-Aid – The miracle that absolutely saves a blister from becoming a two week healing odyssey.

Check out this new T1D awareness campaign on brands that support the diabetes life at #CoutureToaCure

We hope you enjoyed the acoustic version of our NEW theme song. Check out the live version on this Youtube link.

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Amber scored a once in a lifetime interview with the “Human Highlight Film”, NBA legend and Hall of Fame Inductee, Dominique Wilkins (imagine his name radiating within in an arena). Wilkins is no stranger to diabetes as his father and grandfather both died from diabetes related complications. When diagnosed with Type 2  diabetes post retirement – he knew it […]

Amber scored a once in a lifetime interview with the “Human Highlight Film”, NBA legend and Hall of Fame Inductee, Dominique Wilkins (imagine his name radiating within in an arena). Wilkins is no stranger to diabetes as his father and grandfather both died from diabetes related complications. When diagnosed with Type 2  diabetes post retirement – he knew it was time get back in the game. In this unique glimpse into his personal life, they discuss his childhood diet, diagnosis day BG numbers and changing his diabetes regimen from pills to injections. This man is honest, entertaining and inspirational.

Props to us for exceptional long-term planning in the coordination of Dominique’s episode being the 21st (it was his number!!!!! We just put this together.)

SHOW NOTES:

Amber tried to sweet talk Dominique into kicking off the first issue of the T2D Exposed calendar. If don’t know what we’re talking about – CLICK HERE to check it out. We love these gals and featured co-founder, Tara, in Podcast 16. Amber’s still holding on to making this calendar a reality.

In 2014, Wilkins partnered with Novo Nordisk to film a commercial citing their commitment to raising awareness of diabetes in the urban community, with an emphasis on children’s nutrition. He’s walking the walk and talking the talk based upon real life experiences.

*Note to the listeners – Amber was having an epic day with high BGs so she was running at about 67%.

Wilkins agreed to meet face to face should he make the trek to Oklahoma next season. Fellow Grinders – if given the chance, what would you ask him? You never know what might happen…

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Well, we warned you and now it’s time to share another episode of “Ask Us Anything“. In this episode, we received stellar questions from #DOC royalty and some brave souls who were kind enough to leave us a SpeakPipe message. Amber & Ryan share their deepest thoughts, not advice on diabetes complications, drinking bourbon, carb […]

Well, we warned you and now it’s time to share another episode of “Ask Us Anything“. In this episode, we received stellar questions from #DOC royalty and some brave souls who were kind enough to leave us a SpeakPipe message. Amber & Ryan share their deepest thoughts, not advice on diabetes complications, drinking bourbon, carb guessing in uncharted territory and how to encourage a “friend” to make healthier food choices. We’re keeping it real and sharing some laughs. Hope you enjoy the show.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Do you or someone you know have diabetes? Would you like to share your story? We want to hear how you’ve lived your real life with the disease! Scope out what we look for in a guest blog HERE!

SHOW NOTES:

There’s nothing like hearing from the #DOC. We’re honored fellow T1D Grinders drop us a line. If you’re not familiar with these names – click on their names because they’re worth checking out.

Mike Hoskins of DiabetesMine.com (he joined us for Podcast 13 – CLICK HERE to check it out).

Scott Johnson from ScottsDiabetes.com

Changing unhealthy eating habits

Dr. Oz – “People don’t change because of what they know, people change based on how they feel”.

Michael Pollan –

The Food Rules

Cooked on Netflix

Counting Carbs

On this counting carbs thing, we talked about it extensively in the last episode with Amy McKinnon (@vegamy).

The Loaded Bowl vegan food truck – item in question. What’s your carb count for this delicious portion of vegan mac & cheese? It’s dope!!!! Look for their truck around OKC… and new brick and mortar location in The Farmers Market District.

Theme Song: We hope you enjoyed the acoustic version of our NEW theme song. Check out the live version on this Youtube link. We’re considering listing the jam on iTunes. Think we should? Let us know!

Join the iTunes Review Contest right here. 

Friendly Reminder – Each and every one of us is a #walkingscienceproject. Please join us on the journey of carb counting while living the real life.

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Don’t they always say that Instagram brings people together? Actually, no, we’ve never heard anybody say that, but the rule applies when you’re vegan and have type 1 diabetes. Amy McKinnon, an Aussie originally, quit her job a few months back to explore the world, traveling the likes of Cuba, Peru, Mexico, and Ecuador. She and Ryan […]

Don’t they always say that Instagram brings people together? Actually, no, we’ve never heard anybody say that, but the rule applies when you’re vegan and have type 1 diabetes. Amy McKinnon, an Aussie originally, quit her job a few months back to explore the world, traveling the likes of Cuba, Peru, Mexico, and Ecuador. She and Ryan “met” on Instagram, probably while admiring each other’s photos of papaya or something strange of the sort. She too has felt the transformative power of a plant-based diet and joined us to share her own experiences with a vegan lifestyle. For fun—and honestly we mean this—she loves to go for casual 10 mile jogs. If you’ve ever been intrigued with the marathon running life but aren’t sure how to get started, she’ll tell us how to make it happen.

SHOW NOTES

Her Instagram is awesome! We are exploring South America vicariously, by refreshing her stream every 6 minutes. Check her out (@VegAmy) on Instagram. 

For more information on the guttsiest fundraiser we can recall, visit 1BloodyDrop.com. These people are for real raising awareness! They’d love to have you join them for a run!

Amy’s vegan, Instagram homies – @mindfuldiabeticrobby & @mangomannutrition.

Documentaries you might want to check out, regardless of whether you plan to adopt the plant-based gig:

Forks Over Knives

That Sugar Film

Cookbooks to inspire your new vegan, culinary adventures.

Oh She Glows

Forks Over Knives

Engine 2 Cookbook (The Plant-Based, Hearty Meal Cookbook mentioned by Ryan and Amy)

Link to Amy’s first article on the DDG: Type 1 Transformation: My Journey From Ignorance To Full Embrace

Link to Amy’s second article on the DDG: What It Takes To Finish 26.2

We hope you enjoyed the acoustic version of our NEW theme song. Check out the live version on this Youtube link.

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The DDG team is honored to be advisory board members for OU Harold Hamm Diabetes Center’s Camp Blue Hawk, a 5-day residential camp for children with type 1 diabetes that focuses on improving camper’s quality of life. In this podcast we chatted with high school student, twin, cello/bass playing and volleyball champion, Paul and his mother. He […]

The DDG team is honored to be advisory board members for OU Harold Hamm Diabetes Center’s Camp Blue Hawk, a 5-day residential camp for children with type 1 diabetes that focuses on improving camper’s quality of life. In this podcast we chatted with high school student, twin, cello/bass playing and volleyball champion, Paul and his mother. He shares his honest reflection on what camp was like with stories of clean latrines, good food and forgetting he had diabetes. Well, not really, but it felt good to be surrounded by his peers and a few medical folks (Children’s board-certified pediatric endocrinologists, certified diabetes educators, nurses, registered dietitians, clinical psychologists, pharmacists, and medical counselors). Camp Blue Hawk, in it’s second year, encourages independence and gives T1D parents peace of mind.

Paul, Camp Blue Hawk

SHOW NOTES

Ryan gave out the wrong link during the show for Camp Blue Hawk’s Facebook page. Here’s the correct link!

The Harold Hamm Diabetes Center is the host for Camp Blue Hawk. We did a podcast show about them a few months back.

Interested in helping send more T1D kids to camp, CLICK HERE to join the Thousands Strong campaign.

Don’t forget about the powerful message we shared from the Podcast #16 with T1Dexposed = Shed The Shame!

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