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Diabetes is a grind. How are we supposed to live our lives? Count carbs, take some insulin and smile? That's funny. We know there's more to it. You do too! DiabetesDailyGrind.com gives a different kind of support. We're here to inspire people with diabetes to make the most of life. We want you to run marathons. We are dispelling hottub fears. We dish out ideas for using diabetes to pick-up women. We are not afraid of carbohydrates. Each podcast presents a new conversation between Ryan, Amber, John and prospective guests pushing the diabetes envelope. Look out for new shows once every two weeks. For a preview of the show's content, check out DiabetesDailyGrind.com!

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#159: Willa Spalter | T1D Without Borders: Faith, Fasting & Travel

2026/09/28

When a past podcast guest mentioned fasting for Yom Kippur, I wanted to learn more — and that curiosity led me to Willa Spalter who has spent much of her young adult life living, studying, and traveling throughout the Middle East. In this episode we talk faith, fasting, self-reflection, pump failures abroad, traveling with diabetes […]

#158: Bret Marbach | Rush Week, College & T1D: It Takes More Than Just Showing Up

2026/08/28

Watching my friends’ kids navigate college, rush week, and all the new beginnings that come with it made me think back to my own experience — and how, with Type 1 diabetes, there’s always a little more going on behind the scenes. So I went looking for the perfect guest to talk about what it […]

#157: Brandon Essex | Blood Sugar and Body Blows: T1D in the MMA Ring

2026/08/04

Brandon Essex first caught my attention when I saw a post about an MMA fight where he was matched with a fellow person living with Type 1 diabetes. I’ll be honest—I knew very little about MMA, but I had plenty of questions. I wanted to learn more about Brandon’s journey, what inspired him to step […]

#156: Mark Carter | Your Voice Matters

2026/07/22

After a short break, I thought it was time to dust off the microphone and get back to what I enjoy the most – real life diabetes conversations. In this episode we discuss the importance of the patient’s voice and dive into details of our recent advocacy trip to Washington D.C. BIO: Mark Carter has […]

#155: Dr. Kevin Pantalone | We Truly Do Care

2024/05/02

I’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 […]

Unearthing Diabetes Discoveries #1 | Ulf Hannelius, Diamyd Medical

2024/03/11

Welcome 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. […]

#154: Mia Fasanella | Celebrating Your Uniqueness

2024/02/20

After 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 […]

Just the Facts #1: Dr. Andrew Bugbee | Diabetes in Animals

2024/02/01

This 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 […]

#153: Saira Khan-Gallo | I’m Not Noncompliant

2024/01/22

Saira 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 […]

#152: Brooks, Dan & Scott | Dads & Diabetes: Navigating the Sweet (and Spiky) Side of Fatherhood with T1D Daughters

2023/12/19

I’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. […]

#151: Molly Schreiber | An A1c of 5.0 was a Badge of Honor

2023/12/09

I 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 […]

#150: Jazz Sethi | Finding People Who Believe in Good Work

2023/11/13

Jazz 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 […]

#149: Kayla Chorley | Normalizing These Experiences

2023/10/31

Kayla 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 […]

#148: Zippora Karz | Be Open to Not Being Perfect

2023/10/17

Zippora 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 […]

#147: Farhaneh Ahmadi | Humanizing the Diabetes Experience

2023/09/20

Farhaneh Ahmadi is the Founder and CEO of eddii, a virtual in-app character designed to engage people living with diabetes. Her vision is to make every eddii user feel motivated to achieve long-lasting health outcomes, and enjoy doing so! In this episode we discuss her personal Type 1 diabetes journey, the inception and benefits of […]

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mjafr 2024/01/24

Episode 153

Great interview. Saira should get in touch with Mary_Type1 regarding sensitive skin issues. She’s in the same boat and has discussed in several Instag...

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jattzl 2021/11/12

WOW. shocked sad and disappointed

Diagnosed 50+ years ago in 1971, I blindly hoped that the world of newly diagnosed T1’s had improved drastically since they knew nothing in ‘71 and ha...

★★★★★

MCR31618 2020/09/29

Real Life Diabetes Indeed!

Thanks Amber for always keeping it Real and providing a safe space to talk about diabetes and all it entails on a minute by minute basis. So refreshi...

★★★★★

beta10972020 2020/09/15

pod90 - comments

Listening to pod 90, just wanted to say hi and make a few comments. I'm type 1 for 22 years now, came off a pump 18 months ago. I am SDI - tresiba o...

★★★★★

MStoroz 2020/04/27

A Great Community Connection

Amber has done an outstanding job of creating community through the podcast. She interviews such a wide variety of folks who all have such different -...

★★★★★

Jillybt1d 2020/02/25

Valuable info T1D

What an AMAZING PODCAST and RESOURCE for those w/T1 and their loved ones. I feel less alone in this terrible disease when I listen and I’ve learned su...

★★★★★

Wrengirl67 2020/01/25

Love Love Love

I love this podcast! I have learned so much and it has opened my heart to so many people who struggle with T1D & T2D. Amber and her team are actively...

★★★★★

Mx225 2020/01/16

Not alone

I’ve had diabetes for 34 yrs. I’ve been on numerous teams and married for almost 20 yrs and there are days when the loneliness eats away at you. Then...

★★★★★

TopherFox1969 2019/10/08

Open, honest, helpful community

I'm a doctor who came across this podcast recently, and I love it! People with diabetes need community support and reminders that living life with dia...

★★★★★

burnsste 2019/07/31

Love this podcast!

Just listened to episode #66. This podcast helped me a lot through my diagnosis! On the cgm note I just switched from dexcom to Eversense, Eversense i...

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