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The Dave and Amber ShowThe Diabetes ConferenceHave you ever had the opportunity to attend The ADA Conference? In this episode, Dave and Amber share their experience going to this conference and why they found it to be very different from what they were expecting. They also disclose how they enjoyed learning about the progress made in treatments for diabetes as well as smaller companies that are progressing towards solving diabetes problems in innovative ways. Let's dive in!Key Highlights: [00:01 - 06:06] Opening Segment• An overview of The Diabetes Conference• Amber's reactions to her first time attending the conference2022-07-0618 minThe Dave and Amber ShowADA PreviewDave and Amber are excited about the upcoming ADA Conference in New Orleans, Dave, a long-time attendee of the ADA Conference shares his experience from the past events with Amber who is attending for the first time. Both are looking forward to knowing about the new drugs by Eli Lilly that would definitely help diabetic patients around the world, in today’s episode both of them share their expectations for the said event as they reunite with friends after 2 years of restrictions from the pandemic. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 06:03] Opening SegmentAttending ADA...2022-06-0114 minThe Dave and Amber ShowEric Paslay: An Unpredictable Lifestyle with DiabetesWould you know how to handle diabetes when your life is unpredictable? In this episode, our guest is Eric Paslay, a Grammy-nominated country music singer-songwriter, and diabetes educator. He will be sharing his story of being diagnosed with diabetes at the young age of ten and how his diagnosis has shaped him into the person he is today. He also discloses how he has been able to help others with this disease and his experience being active in the diabetes community for many years. Eric encourages people to find something that feeds them and gives them a good life...2022-05-2718 minThe Dave and Amber ShowCreating A Life Without LimitsDid you know that colors can help improve the way that diabetes is managed? In this episode, we're talking with Dr. Elizabeth Holt about her journey from practicing medicine to working in the diabetes industry. She is the Head of Global Medical, Clinical, and Safety at LifeScan and will be sharing her experience with color technology and how it has helped people with diabetes better manage their blood sugar levels. We also discuss LifeScan's vision to create a life without limits for people with diabetes and how their mission impacts their work. If you want to gain a deeper...2022-05-2523 minThe Dave and Amber ShowThe Lion King RoarsCan you imagine being diagnosed with type one diabetes in the middle of an important show or event? In this episode, Kyle Banks shares his story of how he went from touring with The Lion King to living with type 1 diabetes using insulin injections. Kyle talks about the struggles he faced when starting to live with diabetes, and how Dexcom G6 helped him to better understand his blood sugar levels and manage his stress. He also discloses some tips for people living with diabetes on a budget, and how diet can play a role in managing the condition. His...2022-05-0429 minThe Dave and Amber ShowDiabetes does suckAs a person who has been diagnosed with type one diabetes, are you really aware of the real challenges that you face, as opposed to the challenges that you brushed under the rug or exaggerate? Our today’s guest, Dr. Mark Heyman, will show us how we can leave with action, change our mindset to become much more free and flexible, and do what we want regardless of the stress and anxiety we experience.Dr. Mark Heyman is a diabetes psychologist and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. He is the CEO of the Center for Dia...2022-04-2030 minThe Dave and Amber ShowFrom Baghdad to DiabetesWe know that being diagnosed with diabetes is overwhelmed and stressful, but are you making sure to surround yourself with people that support you through this path? Today, we will be talking with our incredible guest, Nadia Al-Samarrie, who was diagnosed with diabetes and has experienced it firsthand. She shares her story about how her relationships have helped her manage diabetes and how she's learned to incorporate more healthy foods into her diet. She also discusses the importance of having a support system, and how being able to talk to others who have diabetes can be very helpful in m...2022-04-1924 minThe Dave and Amber ShowThe power of PEEPSToday’s awesome guest known for her many distinctions is Angella White, MS-DEDM, RN, CDCES. For today’s episode, we will be talking about her program called PEEPS for people diagnosed with Diabetes. Angella’s astounding educational background is backed-up by her sister’s life and her personal journey.Here’s more about Angella:Angella is originally from Jamaica, where she began her career in nutrition to focus on how various foods impact health. She had experienced the tragic loss of her sister to diabetes and wanted to study how diet affected the disorder. After moving to...2022-04-0725 minThe Dave and Amber ShowFighting Rising Drug PricesWe came to the topic that you all want to hear: crazy drug pricing among diabetes patients. Today, we’ll have Scott Strumello to help us better understand why there is such an existing problem and what are the contributing factors as to why we can’t always get an affordable price for our meds.Here’s some things about Scott:Scott Strumello is a patient approaching his 50 year Joslin Medal for living with Type 1 diabetes. He has for years blogged at https://blog.sstrumello.com/ although he may be better known for his...2022-03-2334 minThe Dave and Amber ShowLisa Rose LifescanIt takes a village to help someone live with a chronic disease. Thankfully, there are great solutions keeping patients and their family informed and included in their diabetes journey, just like Lifescan’s OneTouch Solution. Today, we’ll have Lisa Rose to give us more light to this amazing tool.Lisa is responsible for the LifeScan and OneTouch brands, patient-centered innovation and company expansion. Working cross-functionally and with our partners, Lisa is leading the successful commercialization of digital health platforms and new continuous glucose monitoring technologies. With over 20 years of marketing leadership experience, Lisa has a robust lega...2022-02-1918 minThe Dave and Amber ShowDave and Amber with the Diabetes DadIn today’s episode, David and Amber will be talking with the Diabetes Dad, Tom Karlya.Tom has been active in diabetes causes since his daughter, Kaitlyn, was diagnosed in 1992 at the age of two. His son Rob was also diagnosed in March of 2009 at the age of thirteen. He is the Co-Creator of www.GetDiabetesRight.org, a site dedicated to supplying communities with information about the warning signs of diabetes. He has lectured internationally at numerous health professional conferences including; The American Association of Diabetes Educators, The Pediatric Endocrinology Nurses Society, The National School Nurses Association, JD...2022-02-1628 minThe Dave and Amber ShowInterview with Mike GolicToday’s amazing guest is Mike Golic! Mike is a former National Football League (NFL) defensive lineman and television host. Golic has been the main analyst for Westwood One Thursday Night Football and a co-host and analyst for Learfield's College Football Saturday Night since 2021. Golic formerly worked as co-host of ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike and Golic and Wingo from 1995-2020, and also as an ESPN College Football analyst. He was previously an analyst for ESPN and ESPN2's NFL studio programming, as well as for the network's college football coverage.Golic joined ESPN in 1995 as a reporter/an...2022-02-1020 minThe Dave and Amber ShowLet's have a Superbowl Party!Touchdown! Welcome back to the Dave and Amber show. In this episode, Dave and Amber will chat about common misconceptions that surround people living with diabetes and how they "play defense" in challenging those ideals on a daily basis. They'll also share insights about how they "tackle"' the grandest food fest of all, the Super Bowl party! It's great to have you with us on this journey in understanding more about The Diabetes Way! Let’s get this party started![00:01 - 03:07] Opening SegmentIt’s the superbowl season - again!How are y'all hold...2022-02-0915 minThe Dave and Amber ShowOn the Road (again!) With DiabetesOn this episode of The Dave and Amber show, we're excited to chat about our travel experiences since the last show and share some lessons learned on the road! Technical issues, friends and failures, Dave and Amber will share the good, the bad, the ugly of real life diabetes travel and what it feels like to manage diabetes when tech takes a flop on the road! So glad you're here to join us in always learning and sharing The Diabetes Way.![00:01 - 03:00] Opening SegmentAn overview of Amber’s and Dave’s last trip.Fort Worth - On...2022-01-2717 min
The Dave and Amber ShowHave Diabetes Will TravelWelcome back to another episode of the Dave and Amber show! Preparing for any trip can be taxing and adding in diabetes to your travel "to do" list can feel even more overwhelming. We're excited to chat about how we travel with diabetes without letting diabetes put a dent in our destinations. We'll share our strategies in planning, what we tote along when, and how to expect the unexpected when adventuring near or far. [00:01 - 06:00] Opening SegmentAn overview of what people with diabetes should deal with on a trip.Amber talks about her travel experiences.P...2022-01-2417 minThe Dave and Amber ShowSo Much Diabetes Gear!Welcome to another edition of the Dave and Amber show! There is no doubt that diabetes brings a lot of baggage, so we've devoted this episode to ALL the gear! We'll share our thoughts on all things diabetes that we deem as essential, and how to tote it all around in a safe, organized and purposeful way. We hope some of our ideas, tips and tricks are helpful in managing your diabetes gear while living The Diabetes Way![00:01 - 05:13] Opening SegmentAn overview of Diabetes Ger.MDI Therapy (Multiply Daily Injections)Amber and Dave describe what...2022-01-1926 min
The Dave and Amber ShowLiving The Diabetes LifestyleWelcome to the Dave and Amber show! In today’s podcast we're excited to share our experiences living with diabetes and chat about our hopes for the podcast! We are excited to have a space for both people living with diabetes and their loved ones to learn more about and share tools, tips and tricks key to living The Diabetes Way! We hope you learn, laugh and enjoy each episode along with us! Let’s talk![00:01 - 04:00] Opening SegmentI introduce Amber Clour to the showAmber gives a little bit of her backgroundThe experience with...2022-01-1822 minThe Dave and Amber ShowIns and Outs of InsulinWelcome! This edition of The Dave and Amber show is all about insulin. Both Dave and Amber live with type 1 diabetes and use insulin as their literal "lifeline" in diabetes management. Dave and Amber use different insulin options to manage their diabetes, but both arrive at healthy outcomes. We'll chat about the different types of tools and insulins available, why insulin needs might change and the stigma that exists around insulin therapy. Let's Talk Insulin![00:01 - 03:05] Opening SegmentAn overview of Insulin Therapy.Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.Ways to administer insulin.Basal...2022-01-1821 min