It’s my birthday tomorrow, but yet here we are in one of the toughest weeks to date. These moments of burnout don’t come too frequently, but they hit hard this week. So in today’s episode, I’m sharing these moments with you in their real and raw form. Let’s dive in.

I have conversations every week with women living with type one diabetes having the goal of starting their family in the near future but not having the space to talk about it. In their doctors office their told to simply lower their A1C, but we know there’s much more to it than that. Inside this episode, I sit down with Ariana Frayer from Cup of OJ as she discusses her current family planning journey. From coming off of hormonal birth control to switching to the Omnipod 5 and conversations with her doctors, we discuss it all.

In this episode of Empowered Voices, we delve into the inspiring journey of Mer Fraser as she prepares to conquer the breathtaking Teton Crest Trail in Wyoming. As a member of the Connected in Motions Adventure Team for Type One Diabetes, Mer shares her motivations for applying and her experience getting ready for this incredible adventure.

Have you ever paid attention to how fiber impacts your blood sugars? Between net carbs, glycemic index, prebiotics, and learning how different foods impact your blood sugars – it can be confusing on knowing what to do with the dietary fiber information.

Regular checkups are an important part of caring for your diabetes for several reasons. The biggest reason is that things change over time, and your healthcare provider can help you adjust when they do. If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you’re at an increased risk of other serious health conditions, including heart and kidney disease and other autoimmune conditions so it is important to stay up-to-date with your health screenings.