Reclaim Your Rise
with Lauren Bongiorno

On today’s episode, Dawn Adams, PhD researcher, midwife, and mama of 4 from Ireland, is here to talk about pregnancy and menopause with type one diabetes. After originally being told she would likely never have children nor live a long healthy life, Dawn is passionate about helping T1D women thrive in pregnancy and menopause. This educational conversation will leave you feeling more informed and less alone on the journey from periods, to pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause and how to embrace the changes that come. Time Stamps: (03:40) Her Diagnosis in 1993 By Her Husband (07:29) The Shocking Things She Was Told in an Education Session About Longevity, Pregnancy, and Menopause  (09:44) “We’ve gone on to have 4 healthy children.” (11:01) Becoming a Midwife  (13:58) Anxiety & Pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes and T1D  (16:50) Pregnancy, Diabetes, Hormones, and Insulin  (19:58) Perimenopause: Age, Symptoms, and Her Experience as a T1D (24:25) Periods & Glucose: Research Over 30 Years (32:50) Supporting the Transition to Perimenopuase/ Menopause with T1D What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. Learn more about our coaching programs HERE.   Find Dawn on Twitter @Moodwife @MenopauseMither Instagram @t1dawnie Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.

Today I’m joined by Michael Burton, the CEO of the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) to discuss what finding a cure for type one diabetes currently looks like. We go over the differences between his time in cancer research vs. diabetes research, managing expectations of a cure and problematic outlooks, what makes DRI’s research unique, staying encouraged by the successes, and more. Time Stamps: (03:55) Michael’s Background & Getting to DRI  (10:18) Similarities & Differences Between Diabetes & Cancer Research (13:50) What Surprised Him About Working Within Diabetes Community  (19:00) Lauren Shares Her Personal Story with DRI  (20:57) Managing Expectations of a Cure  (22:02) What Makes DRI Unique  (27:02) Priorities & Focus of Growth  (32:00) Matias: Their New Scientific Director (35:15) How to Best Support DRI & Transparency  (41:20) How to Stay Encouraged While Waiting For a Cure What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.   Sign Up for the DRI Newsletter HERE Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.

In this episode, Lauren talks to Kelsey Lynn Stokes, union script supervisor for TV and film, author, and founder of Calycanthus Lingerie, about her 18 year journey with type one diabetes. Kelsey shares so many relatable stories, including how she went from rock bottom with her diabetes management to lowering her A1C from 8.0 to 6.7. Kelsey's story is not just inspiring but also packed with practical advice for anyone struggling to manage their diabetes in a non-routine life. Whether you’re in a fast-paced job or just looking for ways to improve your blood sugars, you will have multiple takeaways from this conversation. Time Stamps: (03:53) The Crazy Schedule of TV/Film Life (06:57) “I didn’t want to be part of the 27 club.” (10:11) Reflections: Her Intake Call  (12:15) Her Tuberculosis Diagnosis  (14:30) Her International Endo Experience: “Unless you get on a pump I’m not treating you.” (16:45) Hiding Blood Sugars as a Kid & Feeling Heard By Doctors  (19:36) How Her Tuberculosis Went Undiagnosed (21:40) “A part of me tried to prove that this would never stop me” (23:42) Rockbottom “I was drinking 6 cups of coffee a day and had no community” (26:20) Tips & Takeaways That Helped Her Lower Her A1C From 8.0 to 6.7 (28:40) What Every Menstruating T1D Needs to Know  (31:21) Luxury Lingerie for Insulin Pumps (38:42) Gvoke & Being Prepared With Glucagon (41:46) Tips for Managing T1D With a Busy Lifestyle What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.   Find Kelsey on Instagram and her lingerie line for insulin pumps HERE   To enter Kelsey’s GIVEAWAY follow @riselyhealth on Instagram, like the collaborative IG post about this episode on the Risely feed,  follow @calycanthuslingerie , and take the Calycanthus product quiz and comment your answer on the collaborative IG post Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.

What is the best insulin pump? Today’s guest would be the one to know. Gary Scheiner, author of Think Like a Pancreas , has tried 32 different pumps in his 39 years living with type one. Gary and I chatted about the early days of AID systems, his favorite AID system, looping, and several different pumps, including iLet, Medtronic, Mobi, and Tandem. We also peek into what the future might hold for insulin pumps. This episode is a great resource to help you determine which technology will be the best for YOU. Time Stamps: (02:28) Keeping Up with Technology Advances (04:18) Gary’s 39 Years with Diabetes and 32 Different Pumps  (06:27) “It’s not the tool, it’s the user.” (07:40) “Is there a best pump?” and finding the right one (11:00) The Early Days of AID Systems (13:39) His Favorite Aid System  (16:05) Looping  (18:44) The Gap Between Health Care & Tools Education (21:57) The iLet Pump (25:26) “I don’t like people to start on a pump without learning self-management skills.” (27:45) Medtronic  (29:08) Mobi  (29:58) Tandem  (31:33) The Future of Insulin Pumps (35:16) “What does reclaim your rise mean to you?” What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop. Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.   Learn more about Temp Monitor HERE Buy Temp Monitor HERE Find Gary on Instagram and his book Think Like a Pancreas on Amazon. Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.