Just My Type - The Diabetes Podcast

In this episode of the ‘Just My Type Podcast’, Dobie Maxwell (Type 2) is happy to welcome back Donna Cross, a Type 2 Diabetes Advisor and Certified Reiki Practitioner specializing in Diabetes Burnout. Donna was diagnosed with Type 2 in 2018, and is here to share her inspiring 11-month journey to Type-2 Diabetes reversal status. Donna also gives tips to achieving reversal, even if you’ve previously led a sedentary lifestyle. For all of you who have recently been diagnosed, tune in to this week’s episode to hear how Donna has drastically changed her life, and is now committed passionately in helping others achieve diabetes reversal status. It can be done! Share your thoughts and comments about this episode with us at: For more information, check out The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes: https://community.thediabetesapp.com onelink.to/88xbcuTo listen to more JMT episodes, check out our website: https://justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness. Ad Song: Just Smile by LiQWYD Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

In this episode, podcast co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome guest, Taylor Efford, a fellow Canadian Tik Tok star living with type 1 diabetes. Taylor shares how she is fairly new to the diabetes community, but has learned so much and continues to do so. Taylor has an infectiously positive attitude, and we promise you will be engaged and energized the entire time. Go check out confident Taylor on Tik Tok. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: What’s your current favorite Tik Tok trend? Share it with us at: Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness. Ad Song: Just Smile by LiQWYD Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) are happy to welcome Soph Mosca, a digital content creator and influencer. Soph got diagnosed less than a year ago and navigating a new lifestyle change in your early twenties is not quite easy. For all of you who have recently got diagnosed, tune in to this week’s episode to hear how Soph has adjusted her life, learned diabetes management, and found an online community and platform for living with type 1 diabetes. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: Who is your diabetes role model or celebrity idol? Share it with us at: Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness. Ad Song: Just Smile by LiQWYD Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

Join Sami and Dobie as they are joined Nick! Watch and Listen as they explore breathing techniques that help diabetics! Share it with us at: Instagram: @justmytypepod_ Twitter: @justmytypepod_ Tik Tok: @justmytypepod_ Facebook: @justmytypepod Hashtag: #justmytypepod This episode of Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness.

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) join one another for an interesting episode on the topic ‘Alpha or Beta’. Sami shares the physiology and malfunction of alpha and beta cells in diabetics. Dobie and Sami jump to another point of view in regards to personality types and how being an alpha or beta impacts diabetes management/behavior. Sami and Dobie take this personality test and chat about their differences and how they go about different situations. It is a fun and different episode than they have ever done before. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: What is your personality type? (take the test) Share it with us at: Instagram: @justmytypepod_ Twitter: @justmytypepod_ Tik Tok: @justmytypepod_ Facebook: @justmytypepod Hashtag: #justmytypepod This episode of Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness.

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome on the Krueger Family, a family of six type 1 diabetic kids and 2 non-diabetic kids. Sorry Dobie, no type 2’s in the house this week. The Krueger family might just be one of the coolest, bubbliest, diabetes dynasties we have met. We got the pleasure of chatting with Bella, Maddie, and Sophia. From hearing diagnosis stories, to chatting about favorite endocrinologists, these gals share it all. Tune in to this episode to hear their upbeat attitude, it is infectious! C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: Do you have a sibling with diabetes? Share it with us at: Instagram: @justmytypepod_ Twitter: @justmytypepod_ Tik Tok: @justmytypepod_ Facebook: @justmytypepod Hashtag: #justmytypepod This episode of Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness.

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) talk about the various movies over the years that include an aspect of diabetes or a character with diabetes in them. One being funny, one being cringy, and one being heartfelt, Dobie and Sami chose three movies, Mall Cop, Turning Red, and Purple Hearts. Each episode represents diabetes in different limelight and Sami and Dobie give their opinions on each representation and movie. Tune in to this episode and share your opinion about each movie and the diabetes aspects they all include. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: What is your favorite movie? Share it with us at: Instagram: @justmytypepod_ Twitter: @justmytypepod_ Tik Tok: @justmytypepod_ Facebook: @justmytypepod Hashtag: #justmytypepod This episode of Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness.

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) discuss what it means to have ‘Holiday Highs’ during a time filled with food, dessert, and a whole lot of temptation and stress. Love them or loathe them, holidays are something that affects all of us every year. Those persistent high sugars, lazy days on the couch, or irresistibility to eat that tasty dessert are things at which we fail to be perfect. Here is hope for the Holidays! Listen for useful tips. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: What is your favorite holiday? (ours is JMT’s birthday) Share it with us at: Instagram: @justmytypepod_ Twitter: @justmytypepod_ Tik Tok: @justmytypepod_ Facebook: @justmytypepod Hashtag: #justmytypepod This episode of Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness.

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) want parents and children to listen up to hear how to have a healthy relationship with their diabetic child. Sami shares her experience as a child, how her parents approached this disease with her, and she shares some tips for parents to NOT be overbearing parents or guardians. Dobie gives some helpful advice on how to improve diabetes with your child, rather than not practicing what you preach. This episode is filled with great advice and words of wisdom for parents to maintain a positive, encouraging, and trusting relationship with their child. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: How did your parents, guardians, or support group help you with diabetes? Share it with us at: Instagram: @justmytypepod_ Twitter: @justmytypepod_ Tik Tok: @justmytypepod_ Facebook: @justmytypepod Hashtag: #justmytypepod This episode of Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Keywords: diabetes, parents, diabetes tips, family dynamic, type 1, type 2 Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness.

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) go across the US to hear from Dr. Mike Natter, an endocrinologist in New York City area. When was the last time you talked to a down-to-earth endocrinologist? Laid back, knowledgeable, and insightful, he covers every basis of what an endocrinology appointment should include. Dr. Mike has type 1 diabetes himself, so he knows what it is like to be on both sides of the doctor’s appointment. Mike shares his experience in med school, what his appointments include, and his approach to communicating with his patients for their optimal health. Likable and listenable, THIS is a fantastic episode. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: When is the last time you went to your endocrinologist? Share it with us at: Instagram: @justmytypepod_ Twitter: @justmytypepod_ Tik Tok: @justmytypepod_ Facebook: @justmytypepod Hashtag: #justmytypepod This episode of Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness.

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome back Laura, ‘Your Just My Type’ for a part 2 episode filled with creativity and playfulness. Laura shares her very first game, a deck of cards, that can be played like “20 questions” except every question is centered around diabetes! Dobie, Sami, and Laura all answer each diabetes question, making this episode fun, interesting, and filled with laughter. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: Listen til the end of the pod ;) Share it with us at: Instagram: @justmytypepod_ Twitter: @justmytypepod_ Tik Tok: @justmytypepod_ Facebook: @justmytypepod Hashtag: #justmytypepod This episode of Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness. Keywords: diabetes, games, deck of cards, 20 questions, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) had the privilege to talk with Laura Pavlakovich the founder of “You’re Just My Type” a type one community focused around connecting and supporting those who have type one diabetes . Join Sami and Dobie as they learn about Laura's Diagnosis story, Why she founded You’re Just My Type, and how you can use the D-card to skip the line at amusement parks! Listen now to learn more about our amazing guest! C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: What’s the biggest advantage you’ve been given due to your diabetes? Share it with us at: Instagram: @justmytypepod_ Twitter: @justmytypepod_ Tik Tok: @justmytypepod_ Facebook: @justmytypepod This episode of Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com DISCLAIMER Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness.

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) have the honor of chatting with Jennifer Stone, a well-known sophisticated celebrity and ER nurse. Talk about a lady that does it all! Jennifer shares her diagnosis story, what life as a Disney actress with diabetes was like, and why she decided to become a nurse. She is a woman with grace, determination, grit, and resilience. Even though she is a celebrity, she is still human and has managed to put her health first. Sami thought she was alone in dealing with insulin resistance, but Jennifer shares her struggles with insulin resistance and the power of covering your bases with your endocrinologist to find what works best for you. This episode is both insightful and encouraging. Listen now, share, comment, enjoy, and prepare to be inspired. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: You’ll have to listen to find out ;) Share it with us at: Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness. Ad Song: Just Smile by LiQWYD Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) do a special episode regarding ‘Halloween and Diabetes’. For many people, Halloween is a stressful time trying to control blood glucose levels with all the candy on Halloween. Dobie shares a brief background about how Halloween started and the two discuss the stigma around Halloween when you have diabetes. Sami shares powerful and useful tips for parents with diabetic children to avoid uncontrolled blood glucose levels during this time. Tune in and share this episode with a diabuddy. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: What is your favorite Halloween candy? Share it with us at: Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness. Ad Song: Just Smile by LiQWYD Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) discuss the difference between ‘HIIT vs. LISS’ and the impact on one’s blood glucose levels. Sami and Dobie know a LISS or low-intensity steady-state work out better than anyone as they walk 7 miles a day, but does Dobie know what a high intensity interval training workout is? More importantly, DO YOU? Tune in to this episode to hear the different workouts, their impact on blood sugars, and how to implement them into your daily life. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: Do you like to do a HIIT or LISS work out? Share it with us at: Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness. Ad Song: Just Smile by LiQWYD Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome one of Medtronic’s clinical education specialists, ‘Heather Lackey’. Heather has been around the world and around the block through her journey with type 1 diabetes. From being with Medtronic for over 15 years to having a role in the latest Netflix diabetes movie, Purple Hearts, Heather is a bright light and advocate in the diabetes community. Listen to this episode to learn what Medtronic has to offer, how diabetes technology is evolving, and to go behind the scenes in Hollywood with Heather. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: What’s your dream insulin pump? Share it with us at: Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness. Ad Song: Just Smile by LiQWYD Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) discuss a foreign topic for Dobie, ‘Diabetes and the Menstrual Cycle’. All you ladies listening, perk up and learn how to manage blood glucose levels during the stubborn times in your cycle. And men, if you think you are off the hook, nope. Listen up and take some notes for the other team. Sami shares a brief overview of the phases of this 28-day cycle and describes the hormone levels that occur alongside the blood sugars that typically result from the changes in hormone levels. It’s a content-filled episode. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: When does your blood sugar vary significantly during your menstrual cycle? Share it with us at: Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness. Ad Song: Just Smile by LiQWYD Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast, co-host Sami (type 1) takes the episode off as Dobie (type 2) welcomes Jose and Diana as discussion focuses on type 2 diabetes and how it can be reversed. Both Jose and Diana share useful and practical tips and concepts that help those with type 2 to get on a path that is conducive to losing weight, lowering your A1C and - dare we say it - REVERSE your diabetes symptoms? This episode is for type 2s, but type 1st are welcome as well. Until Sami returns, C'est la DEE, baby! Question of the pod: "Do you have type 2 diabetes? Share it with us at: Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness. Ad Song: Just Smile by LiQWYD Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) have the pleasure of chatting with ‘Danica the Diabetic’ about holistic health with type 1 diabetes and how she manages to travel smoothly and frequently. Danica is a diabadass for creating her new brand and company called “Your Daily Dialogue” where she shares all things holistically diabetes related and even has her own coffee! Tune in to this episode to hear the confidence, calmness, yet ambition Danica has to offer. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: What habit do you implement daily? Share it with us at: This episode of Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes. For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness. Ad Song: Just Smile by LiQWYD Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) are shocked as they meet the guest, Emma Kleck, who discusses her journey in obtaining ‘International Insulin’. Why do we say international? Well, Emma quite frankly traveled from California to Canada to save money on insulin due to the sky-high prices in the USA. Dobie and Sami are thinking this isn’t such a bad idea. Tune in to this amazing episode to hear how Emma spent less money traveling to Canada to get insulin, than just simply paying for insulin out of pocket at a pharmacy. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: How far would you travel for affordable insulin? Share it with us at: Sami & Dobie will be attending the American Diabetes Association Step Out in LA California at Griffith Park on September 17th! To attend, register at https://donations.diabetes.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=13515 For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website: www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the Just My Type website is intended or should be interpreted or used as medical advice. You should always consult with a competent physician with respect to all aspects of your health and wellness. Ad Song: Just Smile by LiQWYD Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0