Diabetics Doing Things Podcast

Doing Well with Diabetes is a podcast series collaboration between the International Diabetes Federation and the Diabetics Doing Things podcast. During this series, host Rob Howe interviews athletes living with diabetes from around the globe to help inspire the next generation of athletes with diabetes to continue to work towards their dreams while doing well with diabetes.  Doing Well with Diabet...

Doing Well with Diabetes is a podcast series collaboration between the International Diabetes Federation and the Diabetics Doing Things podcast. During this series, host Rob Howe interviews athletes living with diabetes from around the globe to help inspire the next generation of athletes with diabetes to continue to work towards their dreams while doing well with diabetes.  Doing Well with Diabet...

While you’re listening to this episode, be sure to check out Matt’s new book "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" which just launched and is available on Amazon. It is currently listed as a best seller, so don't miss out on Matt's breakdowns of the complex management of insulin-dependent diabetes into a simple manner to make it not only manageable, but finally possible to master. In this episode of D...

In this episode of 'Diabetics Doing Things, Rob reflects on the 10-year anniversary of the podcast and welcomes guest Ethan Lewis, founder of Transcend Foods. They explore Ethan's journey, from his diagnosis of type 1 diabetes at age 12 to becoming an entrepreneur. Ethan talks about the challenges and stigmas people with diabetes face and how his company, Transcend Foods, aims to provide accessibl...

In this episode of Diabetics Doing Things, Shaina Kasper, the newly appointed executive director of T1 International, joins the podcast to discuss the organization's ongoing and future initiatives. Shaina elaborates on key topics such as the transition of leadership, the global fight for affordable insulin, the role of policy in diabetes advocacy, and why T1 International refuses pharmaceutical fu...

Transition in Leadership: Liz Pfeister Reflects on a Decade of Advocacy with T1 International In this episode of Diabetics Doing Things, host Rob Howe interviews Liz Pfeister, the founder and outgoing Executive Director of T1 International. They discuss Liz's journey from founding the organization to advocating for insulin access and addressing overwhelming challenges in conflict zones. Liz shares...

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In this episode, Rob interviews Keith Crear, who shares personal narratives and professional insights about managing type 2 diabetes. The featured guest, a photographer contributing to NFL and MLS, recounts his diagnosis in 2017 following an incident of heat exhaustion and his journey from confusion to effective management through self-research and specialized counseling. Emphasizing personalized...

In this episode of Diabetics Doing Things, Rob speaks with Renee Rayles, the creator of Hey T1D, about her journey with Type 1 Diabetes. Renee shares how her diagnosis impacted her career in communications, acting, and broadcasting, underscoring the significance of preparation and informed decision-making. The discussion highlights the challenges of misdiagnosis and the importance of being proacti...

Episode 300: Lessons from Diabetics Doing Things - Rob Howe's Podcasting Journey This episode celebrates the 300th milestone of 'Diabetics Doing Things', and sharing stories about diabetes since 2016. Host Rob Howe reflects on the journey of producing 341 episodes, highlighting the challenges and achievements faced along the way. The episode is filled with insights on starting a podcast, embracing...

Embecta disclaims any control over, relationship with, or endorsement of, or the accuracy, truthfulness or completeness of the content or view expressed in this Podcast, which are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily those of embecta.  embecta does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the information provided therein.  Any and all comments and post are from members of the public...

Embecta disclaims any control over, relationship with, or endorsement of, or the accuracy, truthfulness or completeness of the content or view expressed in this Podcast, which are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily those of embecta.  embecta does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the information provided therein.  Any and all comments and post are from members of the public...

Recorded on September 14th at the third Diabetes Legends Basketball Clinic in Denver, Colorado, this episode features NBA player Gary Forbes, one of only three players with type one diabetes to play in the league. Forbes shares his experiences and challenges, from managing diabetes while playing professional basketball to playing against Kobe Bryant. The episode also discusses the importance of sp...

The Intersection of Art and Diabetes with Taylor Lawrence of Appleton Pictures In this episode of Diabetics Doing Things, host Rob Howe interviews Appleton, a renowned artist known for his insulin vial artwork that has gained widespread recognition. Appleton shares his journey of living with diabetes for over 40 years, reflecting on the personal struggles, mental health challenges, and the inspira...

Powerful Stories and Community: Interview with Children's Diabetes Foundation This video script covers an interview with Dana Davis and Sidney Lundgren from the Children's Diabetes Foundation. They discuss their personal experiences with Type 1 diabetes, the inspiring history and work of the foundation, including their support programs and events aimed at building a community for people with diabe...

Medtronic and Abbott Join Forces: Groundbreaking CGM Partnership for Diabetes Care In this episode of 'Diabetics Doing Things,' we delve into the surprising partnership between industry giants Medtronic and Abbott. On August 7th, they announced their collaboration on a Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system, combining Abbott's advanced Freestyle Libre 3 technology with Medtronic's insulin deli...

Eric Dutcher is a diabetes advocate and endurance athlete who has been featured on the "Diabetics Doing Things" podcast previously. In this episode, he discusses his recent 50th birthday celebration, which involved traveling to the remote island of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) to participate in the first-ever ultramarathon race held on the island. Key Topics Discussed: * Eric's decision 10 years ago t...

The Sonia Nabeta Foundation was founded in 2016 to support people with type 1 diabetes in low-resource settings, particularly in Africa. The organization currently operates 33 clinics across Uganda, 1 clinic in Ghana, and partners with organizations in Malawi to host diabetes camps. Main Topics Discussed: * Overview of the Sonya Nevada Foundation's work and mission (00:03:13) * Challenges faced by...

Repost! We’re sharing Lauren’s episode from 2023 because she is a member of the USA Basketball 3x3 National Team! If you haven’t watched 3x3 basketball in the Olympics, you should check it out here. We also include Lauren’s live Q&A from the Diabetes Legends Basketball clinic in Dallas! Lauren Cox is live in the studio with Rob and Eritrea! You can watch the entire episode on YouTube or you can li...

Rob and Eritrea are joined on the podcast by Charlotte Drury, U.S. Trampoline Gymnast on the Tokyo ‘21 Olympic Team as well as Larkin Clark, DDT contributor and Zine author. Read more about Charlotte in Charlotte Drury Bounces Back, the cover story for DDT Creator Zine Vol.1, Issue 1 written by Larkin Clark with images by Alfred Sarpeh. In the episode, Rob and Charlotte discuss: * Charlotte’s diag...

In this episode of the "Tools of Type 1s" podcast, host Rob Howe interviews Mandy Marquardt, a professional cyclist for Team Novo Nordisk and member of the USA Cycling national team. Mandy was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 16 and has gone on to compete at the highest levels of her sport, inspiring others living with diabetes. Main Topics Discussed: * Mandy's journey to the 2024 Olympics an...

In this episode, Rob provides an update on various Diabetics Doing Things projects, including the Diabetes Legends basketball clinic, upcoming speaking engagements, the "Doing Well with Diabetes" series, and a new podcast series with the International Diabetes Federation. He also plans to highlight Olympic and national team athletes who have previously appeared on the podcast. While the podcast sc...

In this episode, we talk with Frank Westermann, the Co-Founder of 9amHealth, a virtual care platform focused on providing holistic, specialty-level care for people living with cardio-metabolic conditions like prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Frank shares his personal journey with type 1 diabetes and how that experience led him to co-found 9amHealth, which aims to m...

June is Pride Month and to celebrate Pride in the Diabetes community, we are highlighting amazing stories from the LGBTQ+ diabetes community to show that diabetes doesn’t stop you from being who you are and living your best life. Please be welcoming and respectful to our guests and if you feel the need to be bigoted, hateful or discriminatory, we will protect our guests and respond in-kind. Happy...

In this episode of the Diabetics Doing Things podcast, hosts Rob Howe and Eritrea Mussa discuss the challenges of living with diabetes in the United States, including issues around insurance coverage, medication costs, and access to care. They also touch on the importance of self-care, community, and advocacy for people with diabetes. Topics Covered - Diabetes check-in and insurance/medication cov...