Challenges And Moving Forward Episodes
This includes stories of overcoming, as well as stories of firsts and movements forward.
Feb. 24, 2025
Inspiring Resilience: How to Keep On Keepin #23
This episode emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity, encapsulated in the phrase "keeping on, keeping on." We explore the universal challenges that individuals, particularly those with chronic conditions, encounter in their daily lives, and acknowledge that moments of des…
Feb. 10, 2025
Why Doctors Must Pay Attention to Medication Effects on Diabetes #21
The crux of this podcast episode centers on the significant and often overlooked impact that certain medications can have on the blood sugar levels of individuals utilizing insulin pumps, particularly those with Type 1 diabetes. Deborah shares her personal experience and extensive research conducte…
Dec. 9, 2024
The Reality of Chronic Illness: Acceptance and Adaptation #16
Deborah shares a deeply personal narrative about managing chronic illness, particularly focusing on her experiences with diabetes and epilepsy. She reflects on the challenges of others accepting her conditions and the impact that has on her life and projects. A significant moment discussed is when …
Nov. 25, 2024
Diabetes: My Constant Companion, Not My Identity #14
This episode of DiabeticReal features Deborah E reflecting on her unique relationship with diabetes, emphasizing that it does not define her. She candidly discusses the importance of transparency and authenticity in sharing her journey, acknowledging that her feelings towards diabetes may differ fr…
Jan. 29, 2024
Cooking Insulin in the Microwave - For Real? #04
In this emotional and eye-opening episode of DiabeticReal, Deborah E shares a harrowing experience of being hospitalized due to a horrifying discovery. She delves into a chilling incident where her insulin was inadvertently c...
Jan. 22, 2024
A Death Sentence at Six Years Old #03
This is about Deborah’s introduction to her lifelong companion known as “Diabetes.” What she thought was a week-long illness turned out to be more than that, a getting-to-know-you journey that eventually will have its way whe...
Jan. 15, 2024
Boobs, Elderly People, the Governor’s Office #02
Deborah continues with her “firsts” themes and shares the story of how the brand of Diabetic Real came to be and emerged out of something that was less than a happy situation. It became the solution to voices that needed “to ...
Jan. 8, 2024
Beginning the Diabetic Real Journey #01
In this, the first episode of the DiabeticReal Podcast, hostess Deborah E gives a tiny glimpse into what the podcast is and why it is. She opens the door for a peek into what is to come with stories that will intrigue and sur...