Podcast
Real Life Diabetes
Hosted by Amber Clour · EN
Real Support for the Diabetes Life
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#155: Dr. Kevin Pantalone | We Truly Do Care
May 2, 202400:26:54Tap to summarizeI’m breaking new ground with a special guest: Dr. Kevin Pantalone, an endocrinologist whose insights offer a fresh perspective on patient care. In a recent poignant reflection, Dr. Pantalone shared the emotional impact of losing one of his patients, a woman living with Type 1 diabetes. His words shed light on a side of healthcare […]
Transcribe →Unearthing Diabetes Discoveries #1 | Ulf Hannelius, Diamyd Medical
Mar 11, 202400:30:44Tap to summarizeWelcome to Unearthing Diabetes Discoveries, your inside look at cutting-edge diabetes research. In this episode, I chat with Ulf Hannelius, CEO of Diamyd Medical, about their groundbreaking investigational immunotherapy that aims to safely and specifically slow down or halt the autoimmune destruction of insulin producing cells.  BIO: Meet Ulf Hannelius, the CEO of Diamyd Medical. […]
Transcribe →#154: Mia Fasanella | Celebrating Your Uniqueness
Feb 20, 202400:27:21Tap to summarizeAfter her Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, Mia Fasanella became a certified yoga instructor, using yoga and meditation to navigate the uncertainties. As a second-grade teacher, she fosters a supportive classroom environment by embracing her diabetes, inspiring her students to celebrate their uniqueness. In this episode we discuss the fascinating story of how her father unraveled her […]
Transcribe →Just the Facts #1: Dr. Andrew Bugbee | Diabetes in Animals
Feb 1, 202400:24:06Tap to summarizeThis particular podcast subject, diabetes in animals, sparked my interest after I learned about Quincy, a koala bear at the San Diego Zoo, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2018, was insulin dependent, and wore a CGM. It made me think – why do animals have diabetes and is it the same as […]
Transcribe →#153: Saira Khan-Gallo | I’m Not Noncompliant
Jan 22, 202400:36:12Tap to summarizeSaira Khan-Gallo is on a mission to bridge the gaps in diabetes outcomes by championing equitable and patient-centered healthcare. In this episode we delve into Saira’s unique story of meeting her husband through matching insulin pumps, her time in the Peace Corps, a passion project close to her heart, and how Type 1 diabetes is […]
Transcribe →#152: Brooks, Dan & Scott | Dads & Diabetes: Navigating the Sweet (and Spiky) Side of Fatherhood with T1D Daughters
Dec 19, 202300:46:41Tap to summarizeI’ve recently had the opportunity to connect with three fathers who shared their experiences of raising daughters, aged 11 to 16, living with Type 1 diabetes. In this groundbreaking episode, Dan Kendall, Brooks Ratzlaff, and returning guest Scott Kinsel, provide insights into the unique challenges and joys of being a father to a T1D daughter. […]
Transcribe →#151: Molly Schreiber | An A1c of 5.0 was a Badge of Honor
Dec 9, 202300:30:35Tap to summarizeI connected with Molly Schreiber after reading a heartfelt LinkedIn post about her family history of Type 1 diabetes and the tragic loss of her father. Molly is a patient living with multiple health conditions and an active patient advocate within those communities. In this episode we discuss growing up with a T1D dad, her […]
Transcribe →#150: Jazz Sethi | Finding People Who Believe in Good Work
Nov 13, 202300:33:05Tap to summarizeJazz Sethi, is the founder and director of The DiaBESties Foundation – a global movement to make those with Type 1 Diabetes feel heard, understood, supported and celebrated. She is also a certified diabetes educator, a professional dancer, choreographer, theatre artist, and a published author. In this episode we discuss what living with T1D in India looks […]
Transcribe →#149: Kayla Chorley | Normalizing These Experiences
Oct 31, 202300:33:30Tap to summarizeKayla Chorley, is a certified Canadian Counsellor and therapist whose practice extends her support for individuals living with Type 1 diabetes and focuses on areas of burnout, diabetes distress and hypoanxiety. Having lived with T1D for 23 years, she is deeply passionate about supporting mental health in our community. In this episode we discuss diabetes and mental […]
Transcribe →#148: Zippora Karz | Be Open to Not Being Perfect
Oct 17, 202300:39:46Tap to summarizeZippora Karz is a former soloist ballerina with the New York City Ballet, and a diabetes spokesperson who hopes to continue to inspire people to live healthy active lives through her work as an author, teacher, and motivational speaker. In this episode we discuss her misdiagnosis, life as a ballerina from an early age, the importance […]
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