Diabetics Doing Things Podcast

For National Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re doing a special five-part Mental Health series with friend of the pod, Mary Mosier. We’re kicking it off with Part 1: Practical Advice About Therapy (English). Be sure to check out our new page at DiabeticsDoingThings.com/mental-health for more! In this episode, Rob talks to Mary about: * What is mindfulness? Mary simplifies mindfulness to staying prese...

Type1Amy is on the pod! Rob talks to Amy Hsieh about: * Diagnosis in 2018: in the hospital with DKA and pneumonia * Diagnosed in Taiwan vs. treatment in the U.S. * the genesis of @type1amy and the @mydiabuddies app * Online trolls and diabetes stigma * Burnout and content fatigue * Having friends that are also Diabetics and the importance of community

This episode is dedicated features Aren Dodge. Rob and Eritrea talk to Aren about: * This episode discusses some heavy topics including near death experiences and Dead in the Bed syndrome * 30-year diaversary * Misdiagnosis and astronomical highs * Diabetes Dinosaurs - no CGMs, just vibes * Finding your life’s purpose - educating others about diabetes * Stress responses and sugar spikes * Troubles...

This episode is dedicated to updates from Diabetics Doing Things, the spillage of tea, and some serious subjects. Rob and Eritrea talk about: * Dead in the Bed syndrome o Source: Diabetes UK + The syndrome is characterized as when someone with insulin dependent diabetes has gone to bed seemingly perfectly fine and has been found dead in an undisturbed bed. + Accounts for 6% of t1 diabetes deaths u...

A special new sponsored episode with the incredible Eric Tozer (@erictozer on Instagram)!  Eric and I are both partnering with Afrezza Insulin to spread the word on how we use Afrezza in our Diabetes toolkit, and as part of the partnership, I got to sit down in the Mannkind booth with Eric and dig deep into his career as an athlete with T1D, where he finds his motivation and how he uses Afrezza. T...

Dex Geralds is back on the pod! Doing double duty as a repeat guest, and as part of both our Misdiagnosed Series and our Creator Series. In this episode, Rob and Eritrea talk to Dex about: * Partnership with 9am Health lead to getting the antibody test and the correct diagnosis * Misdiagnosed as T2D and the physical tolls of that misdiagnosis, like dehydration and fatigue * Carrying your supplies...

In this worldwide episode, Rob and Eritrea talk to Jazz Sethi, Founder of Diabesties Foundation. They talk about: * Finding the silver lining in any situation * Having a very helpful family dynamic * “Dad is a universal language.” * Diabetes stigma in India * A game of extremes in India: access and expensive tech * The priority of feeding your family over affording insulin * “You focus on getting...

Jen Ross, T1D, Co-Founder of Swoon This episode is part of the Diabetes Creator Series highlighting creators and entrepreneurs. Rob and Jen cover lots of topics including: * Diagnosis at the young age of six and feeling left out * The origin of ‘Be Mixed ‘ at Harvard Business School * The goal of making people feel included * Diabetes can inspire innovation * Finding a low-cost medical plan as a s...

Dr. Phyllisa Deroze is back on the pod! She talks with Rob and Eritrea about: * Missed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and the journey to being heard * Processing grief through creativity * Linguistic blaming and stigma of T2D * Pattern of POC LADA misdiagnosed as T2D * Honoring children and loved ones of diabetes with book, Diabetes Helpers * Using code words for low blood sugar * Founding Black Diabeti...

In the episode, Mary Mosier joins Diabetics Doing Things. Mary, Rob, and Eritrea discuss: * Traveling to major Diabetes events as a person with Diabetes * Eritrea’s 2nd time with Covid * Rob talks about changes in his Diabetes therapy * Updates on what’s to come for Diabetics Doing Things * MAILBAG o Question 1: Mutual Aid. Have you ever given or received mutual aid for your Diabetes? o Question 2...

In the episode, Mary Mosier joins Diabetics Doing Things. Mary, Rob, and Eritrea discuss: * The trauma and grief associated around dX * “Any kind of medical experience will change how you move thru the world…many of us don’t have the safe space and the support to grieve it” * Toxic positivity * Feeling alone w/ Diabetes or thoughts that no one will want to be with you - and learning to not take th...

In the episode, friend of the pod, Cameron Hall returns to Diabetics Doing Things. Cam, Rob, and Eritrea discuss: * Diagnosis at the age of 9 * Difference of care for patients of color * Diabetes tech from back in the day * Having a family of advocates * Pretending not to have Diabetes, trying to hide it, and the price of trying to ignore it * The mental onus of being a young black man with limita...

In the episode, Rob and Eritrea discuss: * Recent travels * Women doing the heavy lifting without talking about it * Opening up about being depressed * Not gatekeeping diabetes content from people with diabetes * how often they go to the endocrinologist * rants and white boy songs * taking a pump break

Rob is joined by Dr. Mike Riddell, T1D and PHD scientist who focuses on exercise physiology and Diabetes. In the episode, Rob and Dr. Riddell discuss: * Technological advances in insulin * Blood sugar and performance dips * Living with T1D for 40 years and being one of the first users of CGM * the future of diabetes and sports * his most recent studies and more! Sign for the Type 1 Diabetes Exerci...

Rob is joined by Dr. Mark Heyman, the Diabetes Psychologist and author of Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It. Order your copy today. In the episode, Rob and Dr. Heyman discuss: * The stress of diabetes * the avalanche of feelings from low blood sugar * Healthy levels of anxiety with diabetes * Stress management * Avoiding avoidance. Diabetes will not hold you back. * Keeping it 100 with yourself...

Rob is joined by Dr. Joshua Miller, Medical Director for Diabetes Care at Stony Brook Medicine. They review Rob’s bloodwork and labs.   Read more about Dr. Joshua Miller in the feature story, How to Talk to Your Doctor About Your Diabetes Bloodwork & Labs in the DDT Creator Zine Vol. 1 Issue 1 written by Rob Howe with visuals by Erica Howe. In the episode, Rob and Dr. Miller: * Review Rob’s bloodw...

Rob and Eritrea are joined on the podcast by Zoe Witt, writer, activist of Mutual Aid Diabetes.   Read more about Zoe Witt in the feature story, Mutual Aid Diabetes, in DDT Creator Zine Vol. 1, Issue 1 written by Christine Fallabel with visuals by Bella Petro. In the episode, Rob and Zoe discuss: * Rationing insulin * Being on Medicaid * Well-intentioned ableism * Being way closer to rationing ins...

Rob and Eritrea are joined on the podcast by Charlotte Drury, U.S. Trampoline Gymnast on the Tokyo ‘21 Olympic Team. 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 diagnosis before the Olympics * Wanting to keep her privacy...

Rob is joined on the podcast by Ali Dianaty, Vice President, Product Innovation & Operations at Medtronic Diabetes.   Disclosure: This episode is sponsored by Medtronic, and Rob is a paid spokesperson for Medtronic.   In the episode, Rob and Ali discuss: 1. Ali’s background and what drew him to Medtronic Diabetes 2. Moore’s law and Diabetes technology 3. Medtronic’s product suite and “meeting pati...

We’re back with all new exclusive interviews, our guest this week is Dr. Kelly Wild! On this episode, Rob and Kelly chat about: * Rob talks about his connection to Kelly via the Olympic movement and USA Weightlifting (where Rob started his marketing career) * Growing up in an environment with Diabetes normalized * Evolving as an athlete through the years in various sports * Playing Hockey, which R...

We’re back with a brand new episode with DDT’s first mailbag! On this episode, Rob and Eritrea chat about: * Eritrea’s 20th Diaversary * Validation of firing your doctor * Relationships with your endocrinologist * Conversations don’t hurt * DDT Mailbag with listener questions & answers Check out this week’s episode on YouTube!

We’re back with all new exclusive interviews, our guest this week is ! On this episode, Rob, Eritrea and Kylene chat about: * Kylene’s Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis * The origin story of Black Diabetic Girl * Kylene’s viral tweet about Diabetes influencers * What it’s like for you and your friends to see you in a Dexcom ad * How Kylene and Eritrea know each other * Round table discussion from NDAM 20...

We’re back with all new exclusive interviews, our guest this week is Christina Martin! On this episode, Rob, Eritrea and Christina chat about: * Dreaming Big * Joining a Ninja Gym * Making the Audition Tape for ANW (watch it here: https://youtu.be/_QwEoLADr8) * Recording American Ninja Warrior * Showing her Insulin Pump * Christina taking us through how she used to feel embarrassed about Diabetes...

We’re back for 2022, in a new video format! On this episode, Rob, Eritrea chat about: * Rob’s thoughts around his 17th Diaversary * What’s new with Diabetics Doing Things in 2022 * The importance of Sleep * People only sharing things they agree with * People with Diabetes deserving respect and dignity * Advice for a young teen with Diabetes adjusting to everyday life * Dealing with loss of people...