Elizabeth Pfiester is the founder and director of T1International, a non-profit run by people with and impacted by type 1 diabetes that does not take funding from the pharmaceutical industry. Elizabeth discusses what it’s like living with the disorder, her work fighting to put an end to the current crisis surrounding insulin prices, and why where you were bo ... Show More
Nov 4
Rewind: GLP-1s: Staying On, Coming Off, & What to Expect
GLP-1... 4-LIFE? JVN is joined by Dr. Liz Kazarian for a candid conversation on GLP-1 medications, the future of obesity care, and JVN’s personal journey with the medication. They cover: Food tracking—helpful or harmful? How does family medicine shape patient care? Do you take GL ... Show More
42m 38s
Oct 21
Rewind: Conversion Therapy Nearly Killed Me - with Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez
Conversion therapy is back in the headlines—and it may be closer to home than you think. Today, we’re unpacking the reality of conversion therapy: what it teaches, how it operates, and the lasting impact it can have on identity, spirituality, and healing. In light of the Supreme ... Show More
35m 30s
Jun 2024
Experiencing diabetes burnout? Creating coping strategies with Laura Pavlakovich
<p>In today’s episode, we welcome Laura Pavlakovich, founder of You're Just My Type. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age four, Laura shares her journey and the mission behind her platform, which started as a photo project and has grown into a thriving community offering support ... Show More
30m 16s
Mar 2024
Insulin therapy 101: A beginner's guide to insulin management in type 2 diabetes
<p>In today's episode, we're joined by Isabel Reckson, a Diabetes Digital Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. With a background in Public Health, Isabel champions health equity while specializing in hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and kidney stones. With d ... Show More
23m 34s
Mar 2024
How I navigate type 1 diabetes as a registered dietitian
<p>On today's podcast, we interviewed Jenny Fernandez, our very first dietitian at Diabetes Digital. We're diving into Jenny's journey, both personally and professionally, as someone living with Type 1 diabetes. Jenny was diagnosed with diabetes at 8 years old and shares how it i ... Show More
23m 37s