Episodes

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...

In this episode of DiabeticReal, Deborah E delves into the topic of attention-seeking behavior and the misconceptions surrounding it. Drawing from her personal experiences with Type 1 Diabetes and the misunderstandings she faced growing up, she provides valuable insights into the complexities of chronic illness and the impact it can have on interpersonal relationships. Deborah E's candid storytelling and psychological expertise offer listeners a thought-provoking perspective on seeking attention...

In this emotional and eye-opening episode of DiabeticReal, Deborah E shares a harrowing experience of being hospitalized due to a horrifying discovery. She delves into a chilling incident where her insulin was inadvertently cooked in the microwave, leading to a life-threatening situation. As she candidly recounts the shocking series of events, listeners uncover the gravity of the situation and the subsequent investigation involving law enforcement. Join us as Deborah E sheds light on the importa...

This is about Deborah’s introduction to her lifelong companion known as “Diabetes.” What she thought was a week-long illness turned out to be more than that, a getting-to-know-you journey that eventually will have its way when she reaches the last day on earth. Until then, the living is in the living, and the story began when Deborah was six. Chapters 00:00 Intro (and Disclaimer) 01:22 Were We Visiting the Symphony or the Ladies' Room? 04:24 Grandpa Had to Have His Way (and He Saved My...

Deborah continues with her “firsts” themes and shares the story of how the brand of Diabetic Real came to be and emerged out of something that was less than a happy situation. It became the solution to voices that needed “to be heard.” Or boobs, elderly people, and the governor’s office. Chapters 00:00 Intro (and Disclaimer) 00:49 Deborah's Introduction 01:33 The Origin of the DiabeticReal Brand 03:04 The Boobs 08:00 The Governor 09:51 The Elderly 12:52 Closing (including S...

In this, the first episode of the DiabeticReal Podcast, hostess Deborah E gives a tiny glimpse into what the podcast is and why it is. She opens the door for a peek into what is to come with stories that will intrigue and surprise and hopefully encourage you wherever you are in your journey. Chapters 00:00 Intro (and Disclaimer) 00:49 Deborah's Introduction 01:56 Cindy Bidar #affiliate 03:04 Madalyn Sklar (Kratom Stories Podcast) 04:35 What to Expect 08:09 Closing (including S...