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Join Deborah E, multi-award winning singer, podcaster, and speaker, who proves that two chronic illnesses since childhood, countless hospitalizations, and a family who told everyone she would be dead before she was 20 does not have to stand in the way of living life to its fullest (and beyond!).
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DiabeticReal

The Real Life of the Diabetic who wouldn’t stay down when others said she was done!

Join Deborah E, multi-award winning singer, podcaster, and speaker, who proves that two chronic illnesses since childhood, countless hospitalizations, and a family who told everyone she would be dead before she was 20 does not have to stand in the way of living life to its fullest (and beyond!).

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Expecting the Unexpected: Thinking Outside the Box #32
June 2, 2025

Expecting the Unexpected: Thinking Outside the Box #32

The primary focus of this podcast episode revolves around the necessity for individuals with diabetes to anticipate unforeseen complications that may arise during seemingly routine experiences, such as dental visits or common illnesses. Deborah recounts her own recent encounter with a dental proced…
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Empathy and Understanding: Conversations on Diabetes Stress #31
May 19, 2025

Empathy and Understanding: Conversations on Diabetes Stress #31

The salient theme of this podcast episode revolves around the psychological stress associated with a diabetes diagnosis, an aspect that often receives insufficient attention. Deborah recently engaged in a discussion with a gentleman named Coach Ken, who illuminated the mental and emotional challeng…
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Confronting Medical Appointments: Reflections on Endocrinology #30
May 5, 2025

Confronting Medical Appointments: Reflections on Endocrinology #30

The central theme of this podcast episode revolves around the often disconcerting dynamics between patients and healthcare providers in the management of diabetes. Deborah recounts her recent appointment with her endocrinologist, during which she experienced a profound sense of trepidation, primari…
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Perspective and Mindset: I Take My Life Seriously #29
April 21, 2025

Perspective and Mindset: I Take My Life Seriously #29

This podcast episode elucidates the critical interplay between perspective and mindset in the management of diabetes, particularly in the context of diabetic ketoacidosis. The discussion is inspired by a significant moment from a contemporary episode of Matlock, wherein the theme of taking one's li…
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The Pasadena Story: Near-Death Experience with Diabetic Ketoacidosis #28
April 14, 2025

The Pasadena Story: Near-Death Experience with Diabetic Ketoacidosis #28

The salient narrative of this podcast episode centers on a harrowing personal account of diabetic ketoacidosis, recounted by Deborah, who nearly succumbed to the condition (and did actually die more than once while on the way to the hospital, according to official documents). This poignant tale, re…
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The Critical Importance of Recognizing Diabetic Ketoacidosis Symptoms #27
March 31, 2025

The Critical Importance of Recognizing Diabetic Ketoacidosis Symptoms #27

The primary focus of this podcast episode is the critical importance of recognizing and addressing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) as a severe medical condition that can lead to fatal consequences if neglected. Deborah delves into the poignant narrative of an individual who lost a brother to DKA, an ev…
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