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 tip…

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 a…

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…

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…

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 …

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 ch…

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 epi…

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 cou…

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 parent…

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 sho…

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…

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…

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,…

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 yo…

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 importan…

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, Hea…

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. …

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, lowe…

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 diabe…

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…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) have the pleasure of discussing ‘Soda, Pop, Whatever’ from the west coast and east coast perspectives. While Sami & Dobie call it soda, some people call it pop, and some even just call every type of soda ‘coke’. So how does soda impact type 2 diabetes? Tune in to hear the stats on how soda …

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) have the honor and pleasure of interviewing singer, actress and type 1 Breana Raquel who has a role in the new Netflix movie ‘Purple Hearts’ that features a character with type 1 diabetes. Ironically that was not the character Breana played in the film, and she shares funny stories of how t…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome ‘Miss Michigan’, Krista Ferguson, a type 1 diabetic who grew up in the pageant world when her world turned upside down at the age of 22. Krista is an inspiring young lady and quite the role model for the diabetes community. Listen to this episode to hear a fun conversation between S…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome the amazing Donna to share her life-changing and motivating story. Donna, an individual living with type 2 diabetes, shares her significant weight loss journey, the motivation behind it, and her outlook on life. She might even share about the power of reiki. Tune in to hear tips on …

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) chat it up with Canadian YouTube star, ‘Sadie Aldis’ as she shares her life with type 1 diabetes and being in the public eye. Sadie grew up dancing and got diagnosed at a young age, leaving her to figure out a new life with a 24/7 disease. Sami and Sadie discuss what school is like as a tee…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) chat it up about the unhealthy, accessible, fast food options that surround individuals living in the United States. I mean come on a Mcdonald's on the corner of every street? Finding ‘Sugar Swaps’ can actually be easier than we anticipate. While fast food is typically unhealthy, Sami and D…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome Jenna, also known as ‘Type One Vibes’ on Instagram, an Australian artist and bright light! Dobie and Sami chat with Jenna about what dealing with diabetes in a small town in Australia is like, how she got started with her artwork business, and the inspiration behind her diabetes art…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) play a fun game where one of them describes a celebrity with diabetes, and the other one guesses who it is. You might even learn Sami didn’t know who invented electricity, and Dobie didn’t know some well-known actors... Questionable right? Well tune in to hear about the celebrities who deal…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome Mark Heyman, a diabetes psychologist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. Mark shares valuable information about how a child with diabetes affects marriage, and how one significant other living with diabetes also affects the marriage. Sami talks about the significan…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome ‘Joey Wescott - A Soccer Star’ from the LA area in California! Living with diabetes is already difficult, but now living with diabetes in college is another ball game. The two talked to Joey about different college scenarios including playing soccer and how she managed to be away fr…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) discuss what ‘The Honeymoon Phase’ is and define what this means for those living with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. No, we do not mean the romantic honeymoon phase, we mean the diabetes honeymoon phase. Even those with type 2 diabetes have their version of a honeymoon phase, but you…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome Rob Howe, entrepreneur, and owner of the company, ‘Diabetics Doing Things’. Rob was diagnosed right after his teenage years and had to learn to revamp his life and professional basketball career, and decide what his mission was going to be in life. We had a fun little discussion abo…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) bring it back to defining some more ‘Diabetes Jargon - Part 2’ since you all loved the first episode of ‘Diabetes Jargon’ so much! In this one, Sami defines some terms such as: unicorn, naked shower, diabadass, salty sugars, diabaddie, and more... Dobie is a diabaddie himself in case you ar…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome back ‘Irish Insuleoin’ to the podcast to chat about diabetes burnout, how to cope with it, and some ways to prevent it. I mean don’t we all need some ‘naked days’ and yes you need to listen to hear what this means. We are not defining it here... Eoin also touches base on motivation …

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome Valerie Cantella, an author and recovering perfectionist to discuss her diagnosis story, but most importantly how she deals with perfectionism and finding a good balance. Valerie is a real mother dealing with real problems, yet has found a way to manage her stress alongside diabetes…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome Dr.Sandra Sobel, an endocrinologist to discuss ‘Diabetes Complications’ and how to approach this sensitive, yet serious topic. Dr. Sandra dives into the different diabetes complications that can occur and discusses how to prevent these. Dr. Sandra provides an insightful and optimist…

In today’s episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome ‘Mary Anderson’, a third-grade teacher and diabetes advocate located in the Virginia area. In this episode, Mary sheds some light on her diagnosis story and how she manages a classroom full of 8 and 9 year old children. I mean come on she already has to babysit her blood sugars a…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) confidently discuss ‘Body Positivity’ that should be associated in living with diabetes. Things like weight gain, insulin resistance, awkward site locations, public injections, and insecurities are gently but optimistically pointed out to build community and confidence in the diabetes world…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome ‘Irish Insuleoin’ to the podcast to chat about the best advice for those newly diagnosed and for those who have been living with diabetes for a surplus of years. Eoin explains some alternative physical exercises, how to stay accountable, and how to not be too hard on yourself. Eoin …

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) discuss what the ‘Dawn Phenomenon’ is and how to navigate dealing with higher blood sugars in the early morning hours. I mean aren’t we all allergic to mornings at some point in our life? Dobie mentions how diabetes heightens the morning allergy, and Sami describes the physiology and provid…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome ‘Adam Lasher - Type American Idol’, an entertainer living with type 1 diabetes since a young age. Adam shares his outlook on growing up with diabetes and discusses his music career (some may even have watched him on American Idol). The ups and downs of his music career are only surp…

In today’s episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome ‘Tom Allison - Type 1 Tom’ a diabetes coach from across the pond in the United Kingdom. Tom is a diabetes advocate and coach who helps individuals tackle their diabetes and not let diabetes tackle them. Tom shares his diagnosis story, and we think he might have the record for the…

In today’s episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) chat it up with ‘Christel Oerum - Diabetes Strong’, an active and educative Danish gal who just recently moved from Santa Monica, California to Miami Beach, Florida. Christel has dealt with type 1 diabetes on a day to day basis since her 20s, and had to learn how to manage her active lif…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome get to work and chat about ‘Diabetes In the Workforce’! Dealing with diabetes is already a job in itself, and now add a good ole full time job on top of that. Your brain probably hurts just thinking about it. Dobie discusses what living with diabetes is like in the entertainment wor…

In this episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome ‘Dex Geralds’, a Los Angeles based personal trainer who has dealt with type 2 diabetes for a while now. Interestingly enough, Dex always ate a healthy diet and was active when he played college football. A healthy guy diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? I’m sure you're thinking that can…

In today’s episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) get the opportunity to chat and learn from the amazing Dr. Carla Greenbaum who sheds light on risk screening for type 1 diabetes. In her work at TrialNet, research is conducted to slow or stop the development of type 1 diabetes in family members of diabetics. TrialNet is an international…

In today’s episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome ‘Dr. Domenica Rubino’, an endocrinologist, to discuss everything about diabetes from a medical professional perspective. We discuss weight loss, diabetes complications, treatments, and the vicious cycle of insulin resistance. Listen to be engaged, entertained, and educated on how…

In today’s episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) discuss the many clues that help spot or find someone living with diabetes. These clues range from leaving test strips around the house to the smell of insulin nearby. 1 You will need to tune in to learn more of the many clues to see “Where’s Waldo The Diabetic?” Some may say Dobie is Wa…

In today’s episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome ‘Zack Lucks’ to discuss, deliberate, and dive into the best known treatment for type 2 diabetics, exercise. Zack holds the title of Medfit Network Professional of the Year 2021 and Diabetes Exercise Specialist with the Medfit Education Foundation. Zack discusses different types o…

In today’s episode, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) discuss how the two use ‘Diastrong All Day Long’ to better manage their diabetes. Diastrong is an affordable and accessible telehealth platform that provides diabetes healthcare professionals to help improve one’s diabetes management. Listen to Sami and Dobie to hear the practical and in…