Podcast
Diabetes Advocates
Highlighting inspiring stories of those in the diabetes community who've turned their personal experiences into action. Each episode tells the story behind their advocacy—from navigating challenges in healthcare to confronting barriers in a society that doesn’t always account for the realities of diabetes. We explore what happened, why they’re speaking up, and how they’re working to create change for themselves and the broader diabetes community.
- Episodes
- 3
- Releases
- Monthly
- Typical length
- 17 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 4 days ago
Episodes
3 episodes, newest first
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26 min
She's Allergic to Insulin
Season 1, Episode 3
Show notes
What happens when someone with type 1 diabetes develops an allergic reaction to insulin? In this episode of Diabetes Advocates, GJ shares her experience living with insulin hypersensitivity, a rare complication that causes severe injection-site reactions, insulin absorption problems, infusion-site failures, and recurrent diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). After years of trying different insulin formulations and struggling to be believed by healthcare providers, she discusses the challenges of managing type 1 diabetes when the medication needed for survival triggers an immune response. Her story highlights the importance of patient advocacy, medical research, and listening to people with diabetes whose experiences fall outside the norm.
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READ: Dear Diabetes, F**K You - written by GJ
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.
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16 min
They Took Her Insulin Away
Season 1, Episode 2
Show notes
When the long-acting insulin Levemir was discontinued, thousands of people were left searching for alternatives. Allison Smart of the Alliance to Protect Insulin Choice shares why Levemir worked for her daughter and why she believes losing access to the insulin is a threat to patient choice. The conversation explores the advocacy effort to bring insulin detemir back to the U.S. market, the regulatory challenges standing in the way, and the potential paths forward.
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Alliance to Protect Insulin ChoiceDISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.
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17 min
He Was Denied Entry to a Movie
Season 1, Episode 1
Show notes
What happens when you're denied the accommodations you need to safely manage type 1 diabetes? Bill Reed shares the story of being refused entry to a movie theater because he was carrying juice to treat low blood sugar. The conversation explores why people with diabetes often have to advocate for themselves, what rights they have in public spaces, and how the diabetes community rallied together to help after his story gained traction. It's an important reminder that diabetes may be invisible, but the need for accommodations is very real, and no one should have to choose between their safety and following the rules.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor before making changes to your health care.
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