Other Health Stories Or Issues Episodes

The salient narrative of this podcast episode centers on a harrowing personal account of diabetic ketoacidosis, recounted by Deborah, who nearly succumbed to the condition (and did actually die more than once while on the way to the hospital, according to official documents). This poignant tale, referred to as the "Pasadena Story," underscores the grave implications of listening to the wrong advice and the critical importance of adhering to prescribed medical treatments rather than advice from “respected” sources. Deborah reflects on a pivotal moment in her life when such misguided advice from a trusted minister and mentor led her to discontinue insulin usage, a decision that precipitated a life-threatening health crisis. It also highlights the risks that occur when a caregiver is more interested in hiding her death than ensuring she stays alive. This episode serves not only as a cautionary tale but also as a profound reminder of the delicate balance required in managing diabetes - i…

The principal focus of this discourse revolves around the genuine complications associated with diabetes, as well as the often misguided perceptions surrounding them. Deborah commenced the conversation by reflecting upon accessible resources, such as Google, which delineates a myriad of complications including heart disease, kidney issues, and diabetic ketoacidosis. However, she endeavored to challenge the notion that these complications should incite fear and hopelessness in individuals managing diabetes. Deborah emphasized the importance of personal agency in health management, advocating for a balanced approach to self-care while navigating the complexities of this condition. Ultimately, she aspires to encourage listeners to treat each day as a new opportunity for self-love and resilience, rather than succumbing to external judgments or despair.

This DiabeticReal episode is all about Deborah E's decision of whether to choose herself and her little girl dream of being “normal” or the possible dream of her unborn child. She knows what she wants, but what about her son? From her struggles with the medical team to the heart-wrenching decision of whether to break her baby's collarbone for delivery, she takes us on a roller-coaster of emotions during the 36 hours of labor. Despite the hardships, she highlights the power of resilience an...

Deborah E shares the challenges she faced during the first high-risk pregnancy as a type 1 diabetic. She recounts her interactions with her highly-skilled and highly-intelligent perinatologist who had some strange ideas about abilities to control insulin once it enters the body, leading to a ban on self-administration. Deborah also reveals the lengths she went to attend a family event, where she and her husband were to be honored, and the dangerously low blood sugar episode that the hospital ...

In this episode of DiabeticReal, we continue to follow Deborah E's journey through the challenges of medical care as a diabetic in a small town. But, this time, she travels back to the familiarity of the big city, St. Paul. It seems like it will follow some of the normal paths of the last pregnancy (next episode), but, there are some new technological discoveries that help and there are some unexpected mishaps that make this delivery more difficult than it ever should have been, even in spite of...

In this episode of DiabeticReal, host Deborah E shares the story of one (of many) events involving hospitals, this one while living in a rural town. Deborah recounts the challenge of not only having to deal with the medical issues but an unrelenting doctor who refused to listen to reason and had already been presumably involved in a questionable event involving a little boy just weeks prior to this. But, with hitting her head on the stove, it seemed best to allow the paramedics to take her to th...