Diabetics Doing Things Podcast

Janet Marin is an example of someone embracing themselves fully and living their best life. If you follow her on Instagram @jay_marinnn, you know that’s true. She is a T1D that also lives with gastroparesis, vitiligo, neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and is open about all of it along with her mental health journey. Rob and Eritrea talk to her about all of that and more: * T1D diagnosis at young age of si...

If you thought you weren't going to get a Rob and Eritrea episode this month well….YOU THOUGHT! The Rob and Eritrea show is back! The crew unpacks so much and gets into: * DDT is now hosting EVENTS! Its been 2 months since our Pax and Beneficia event and we’ve got more on the way! * The impact of harmful unsolicited advice and the violent narrative it brings to people living with disabilities and...

This week on the pod, Rob and Eritrea welcome Maya Ramirez (aka Papayabetic) to the show! Maya lives with type 3C diabetes and underwent a full pancreatectomy as an infant at 8 months old. In this episode the team dives into: * 30 years of living with diabetes and without a pancreas * Maya’s Diagnosis with congenital hyper-overproduction of insulin in her pancreas at 2 weeks old (hyper insulinism)...

Erin Akers is back on the pod! Erin is the founder of the Diabulimia Helpline, now DBH. In this episode Rob, Eritrea, and Erin talk about: * Diabulimia Helpline’s transition to DBH * Erin’s mother and one of the GOATs, Mama Dawn * The 3rd International Conference on Diabetes & Eating Disorders In November * Presenting at ADCES in Houston this year * Broader world of Mental Health and Diabetes incl...

Dr. Roy Collins returns to the pod! He was a part of our series in 2020 “More Than a Diabetic.” Dr. Roy Collins is a Stanford Chief Resident, M.D., M.P.H., and Sports Psychologist. We are so excited to have him and his expertise back on the show! In this episode Rob, Eritrea and Roy dig into: * Getting comfortable with Diabetes while simultaneously being recruited by Yale * Thriving as a young ath...

Rachel Heckerman, from our Tools of Type Ones series in the very early days of the pod, is BACK! Rachel is a videographer, editor, writer, designer, photographer, and overall cool person. She produced a short film called Under the Ice of Antartica. It’s beautiful and you should check it out! In this episode we get into: * How she got a job on a station in Antartica * The LONG journey to Antartica...

March flew by and we are back with another episode of The Rob and Eritrea Show. These two get into lots of good stuff this episode: * There have been some crazy weather here in Dallas, tornado watches and insane lightning storms. - just a good time to remind folks to keep their devices charged and emergency equipment ready. * Also happening in Dallas is our Spring Event! The Roastery tour, April 1...

Allison Nimlos, longtime diabetes advocate, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, podcaster, and so much more, is on this episode! Rob and Eritrea talk to Allison about Diabetes & Mental Health: * The Diabetes and Mental Health Conference coming up on May 5th & 6th * The early days of the diabetes online community * The prevalence of Diabetes Distress o You can do a self-assessment survey at diabe...

We are back with The Rob and Eritrea Show! It has been quite a big month filled with exciting diabetes news and lots of travel for our crew, which came with some diabetes struggles. In this episode they get into: * Insulin Caps, CGM coverage and an old 2019 video of Rob featured on CBS! * Rob’s trip to LA with his worst Diabetes Day ever. * Rob debuting “The Dichotomy of Diabetes” at the JDRF Type...

For those of you that don’t know, Rob is a huge Star Wars fan, which makes this episode extra special! Samantha Alleyne has been in all five of the Disney Star Wars movies as the first female stormtrooper. She also appeared in Season 1 of Andor which premiered in fall 2022 on Disney+. In this episode, Rob and Eritrea talk to Sam about: * Her diagnosis story * Sam’s time with Star Wars * Life on se...

The Chronic Superhuman himself, Eric Dutcher, is back on the pod! Last time he was here, he was in the middle of a 47-mile run. Rob and Eritrea chat with Eric about: * Ultramarathons and Spartan races * Seeing the beauty in long endurance events; the solitude in nature * Diagnosis at the age of 26 * Toxic positivity and giving yourself permission to feel the darker feelings * Preparing for failure...

This episode features Scott Alexander Ruderman and Rachael Dyer, the filmmakers behind the documentary film, Pay or Die, which is premiering at SXSW 2023 in Austin on March 11. Their time at SXSW will also include a live panel on March 12, Young and Insured: Pay or Die, with Scott, Diabetes Advocate Nichole Smith-Holt, Texas Representative James Talarico, and S. Vincent Rajkumar MD, from the Mayo...

On this episode of Diabetics Doing Things, Rob is reunited with musician and face of the Freestyle Libre, Austin James! Austin and Rob originally met during the pandemic as a part of the @beyondtype1 Imagine Spotlights Series. Rob and Eritrea talk to Austin about: * Testing on a friend’s glucose machine (and raising some eyebrows) leading to a T1D diagnosis. * Life as a musician starting early inc...

Friend of the pod, Ben Tzeel, is back with a very special mini-sode of Diabetics Doing Things! Rob puts Ben on the hot seat with five questions; 1. What are the most common misconceptions your patients have when they start working with you? 2. What’s the number one piece of care advice you’d give to someone living with of diabetes (no matter the type or the years living with it)? 3. What strategy...

The gang’s back together! In their first episode together in 2023, the team sits down to formally introduce a new (but classic) format to the show: The Rob and Eritrea Show! In this episode they dive into: * Rob’s Diabetes updates * A quick recap of 2022 and a glimpse into plans for 2023 at DDT * Rob’s re-emergence to the public speaking circuit * Eritrea’s recent visit to the endocrinologist and...

On this solo episode, Rob dives into his 18 years of living with Type 1 Diabetes. He talks about: * The Sunday Scaries * Reliving the diagnosis day with his mom on New Year’s * The reciprocal relationship with the listeners and the importance of community * The duality and dichotomy of Diabetes * Celebrating the highs and acknowledging the lows If you’re a listener, thank you for being along for t...

Special new #sponsored episode with one of my favorite people that Diabetes has brought into my life, Paloma Guerrero aka Glitter Glucose!!! This episode is sponsored by Afrezza, and is part of Diabetics Doing Things 2022 partnership with Mannkind and Afrezza.  Paloma was in Dallas recently and was able to stop by and record her episode in person. Paloma lives with Type 1 Diabetes on her terms, an...

It’s the first episode of 2023, and our first year of Practical Applications For People With Diabetes. We’re hitting the ground running with Sami Parker from Just My Type - the Diabetes Podcast. Rob and Eritrea talk to Sami, podcasters to podcaster, about: * Sami’s 10th Diaversary * Teen years with Diabetes * Type 1 turning you into Type A and finding balance with imperfection * Opening yourself u...

This episode is sponsored by Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection). Gvoke HypoPen® is an emergency glucagon for very low blood sugar in a convenient auto injector that is available in 2 pre-measured doses for adults and children.  Note from Rob: I have partnered with Gvoke® before, and I’ve been working with Xeris Pharmaceuticals® since 2018 - I even interviewed their CEO back in March 2020. If you...

This episode is sponsored by Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection). Gvoke HypoPen® is an emergency glucagon for very low blood sugar in a convenient auto injector that is available in 2 pre-measured doses for adults and children.  Note from Rob: I have partnered with Gvoke® before, and I’ve been working with Xeris Pharmaceuticals® since 2018 - I even interviewed their CEO back in March 2020. If you...

This episode is sponsored by Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection). Gvoke HypoPen® is an emergency glucagon for very low blood sugar in a convenient auto injector that is available in 2 pre-measured doses for adults and children.  Note from Rob: I have partnered with Gvoke® before, and I’ve been working with Xeris Pharmaceuticals® since 2018 - I even interviewed their CEO back in March 2020. If you...

For National Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re doing a special five-part Mental Health series with friend of the pod, Mary Mosier. This episode is Part 3: Grief In this episode, Rob and Eritrea talk to Mary about: * Its normal for grief to awaken all emotions not just sadness. * There are stages to grief and cycling thru them is also a part of the grief process, but It’s not a linear process for any...

For National Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re doing a special five-part Mental Health series with friend of the pod, Mary Mosier. This episode is Part 3: Diabetes, Anxiety & Depression In this episode, Rob and Eritrea talk to Mary about: * People living with Diabetes are 3x as likely to suffer from anxiety and depression than those not living with Diabetes * Living with Depression and Anxiety livin...

For National Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re doing a special five-part Mental Health series with friend of the pod, Mary Mosier. This episode is Part 2: How to Be Mindful About Your Diabetes Without Judgment. In this episode, Rob talks to Mary about: * Defining mindfulness * Tips on living in the present moment and “being where your feet are” * Ways to activate your five senses to practice mindful...

Para el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Diabetes, estamos haciendo una serie especial de salud mental de cinco partes con la amiga del grupo, Mary Mosier, LMFT. Comenzamos con la Parte 1: Consejos prácticos sobre la terapia (inglés). Be sure to check out our new page at DiabeticsDoingThings.com/mental-health for more! En este episodio, Eritrea habla con Mary sobre: * Este capitulo de Diab...