In this episode of Keeping 100 Radio, Lissie has a candid conversation with Kat Luper, exploring Kat’s struggles and learnings as a diabetic when prescribed Ozempic, a GLP-1 therapy, known for its appetite suppression properties and significant impact on weight and blood sugar levels. Kat shares her nuanced experiences, covering the physical and mental health implications, difficulties with nutritional intake, and the challenges in balancing effective diabetes management while maintaining a quality life. Throughout the discussion, Lissy and Kat engage in insightful dialogue on self-advocacy in medical settings, the complexity of weight management, and the broader systemic issues in diabetes care, emphasizing the critical importance of a personalized, holistic approach to health and well-being.

Lissie reflects on her diabetes journey as she nears her 10th Diaversary this week. In this episode, Lissie walks you through the 10 things that she wishes didn’t take her 10 years to figure out, so you can learn from her decade of experience with Type One Diabetes.

In this episode we chat with an alum of Keeping it 100, Morgan, who opens up about her experiences living with type 1 diabetes. From her initial diagnosis at age 10 and the subsequent feelings of confusion to her struggles in adulthood, she offers a raw insight into living with the condition. Our conversation includes her unsettling journey of experimenting with a health guru’s advice, ultimately leading her to DKA. Since then, Morgan has embraced an empowered lifestyle, working on both physical and emotional aspects of her health, and acknowledging the role her condition plays in her life. She emphasizes the importance of setting small, achievable health goals, being compassionate with herself, and seeking aid when required, marking her conversation as a must-listen for those living with or seeking insights on type 1 diabetes.

In this episode, Lissie speaks to Rob, one of our past Keeping it 100 clients, about his journey with diabetes. Rob shares how he moved from reactive to proactive management and working to improve his health. Rob expresses his appreciation for Lissie’s patient and empowering coaching strategies, which allowed him to achieve substantial improvements in his blood sugar levels and overall health. Rob also gives advice to others managing diabetes emphasizing open conversations with a supportive network and the importance of utilizing available resources.

Join us in this episode of Empowered Voices as Mer Fraser shares post-adventure reflections after conquering Wyoming’s Teton Crest Trail with the 2023 Adventure Team by Connected In Motion. Mer discusses what worked well during the trek, if she’d do it again, and the unique challenges of managing Type 1 diabetes on the trail.