In this episode of the ‘Just My Type Podcast’, Dobie Maxwell (Type 2) is happy to welcome back Donna Cross, a Type 2 Diabetes Advisor and Certified Reiki Practitioner specializing in Diabetes Burnout.  Donna was diagnosed with Type 2 in 2018, and is here to share her inspiring 11-month journey to Type-2 Diabetes reversal status. Donna also gives tips to achieving reversal, even if you’ve previously led a sedentary lifestyle. For all of you who have recently been diagnosed, tune in to this week’s episode to hear how Donna has drastically changed her life, and is now committed passionatel ..read more

In this episode, podcast co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome guest, Taylor Efford, a fellow Canadian Tik Tok star living with type 1 diabetes. Taylor shares how she is fairly new to the diabetes community, but has learned so much and continues to do so. Taylor has an infectiously positive attitude, and we promise you will be engaged and energized the entire time. Go check out confident Taylor on Tik Tok. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: What’s your current favorite Tik Tok trend? Share it with us at: Instagram: @justmytypepod_ Twitter: @justmytypepod_ Tik Tok: @justm ..read more

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) are happy to welcome Soph Mosca, a digital content creator and influencer. Soph got diagnosed less than a year ago and navigating a new lifestyle change in your early twenties is not quite easy. For all of you who have recently got diagnosed, tune in to this week’s episode to hear how Soph has adjusted her life, learned diabetes management, and found an online community and platform for living with type 1 diabetes. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: Who is your diabetes role model or celebrity idol ..read more

Join Sami and Dobie as they are joined Nick! Watch and Listen as they explore breathing techniques that help diabetics! Share it with us at:  Instagram: @justmytypepod_ Twitter: @justmytypepod_ Tik Tok: @justmytypepod_ Facebook: @justmytypepod Hashtag: #justmytypepod This episode of Just My Type is sponsored by The Diabetes App: a community platform for individuals living with all types of diabetes.  For more information and to listen to more episodes check out our website:  www.justmytypepodcast.com Disclaimer   Nothing expressed on the Just My Type podcast or on the ..read more

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome on the Krueger Family, a family of six type 1 diabetic kids and 2 non-diabetic kids. Sorry Dobie, no type 2’s in the house this week. The Krueger family might just be one of the coolest, bubbliest, diabetes dynasties we have met. We got the pleasure of chatting with Bella, Maddie, and Sophia. From hearing diagnosis stories, to chatting about favorite endocrinologists, these gals share it all. Tune in to this episode to hear their upbeat attitude, it is infectious! C’est la vie, baby! Question of the ..read more

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) talk about the various movies over the years that include an aspect of diabetes or a character with diabetes in them.  One being funny, one being cringy, and one being heartfelt, Dobie and Sami chose three movies, Mall Cop, Turning Red, and Purple Hearts. Each episode represents diabetes in different limelight and Sami and Dobie give their opinions on each representation and movie. Tune in to this episode and share your opinion about each movie and the diabetes aspects they all include. C’est la vie, ba ..read more

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) discuss what it means to have ‘Holiday Highs’ during a time filled with food, dessert, and a whole lot of temptation and stress. Love them or loathe them, holidays are something that affects all of us every year. Those persistent high sugars, lazy days on the couch, or irresistibility to eat that tasty dessert are things at which we fail to be perfect. Here is hope for the Holidays! Listen for useful tips. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: What is your favorite holiday? (ours is JMT’s birthday) Shar ..read more

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) want parents and children to listen up to hear how to have a healthy relationship with their diabetic child. Sami shares her experience as a child, how her parents approached this disease with her, and she shares some tips for parents to NOT be overbearing parents or guardians. Dobie gives some helpful advice on how to improve diabetes with your child, rather than not practicing what you preach. This episode is filled with great advice and words of wisdom for parents to maintain a positive, encouraging, and ..read more

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast, co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) go across the US to hear from Dr. Mike Natter, an endocrinologist in New York City area. When was the last time you talked to a down-to-earth endocrinologist? Laid back, knowledgeable, and insightful, he covers every basis of what an endocrinology appointment should include. Dr. Mike has type 1 diabetes himself, so he knows what it is like to be on both sides of the doctor’s appointment. Mike shares his experience in med school, what his appointments include, and his approach to communicating with his patien ..read more

In this episode of the Just My Type podcast co-hosts Sami (type 1) and Dobie (type 2) welcome back Laura, ‘Your Just My Type’ for a part 2 episode filled with creativity and playfulness. Laura shares her very first game, a deck of cards, that can be played like “20 questions” except every question is centered around diabetes! Dobie, Sami, and Laura all answer each diabetes question, making this episode fun, interesting, and filled with laughter. C’est la vie, baby! Question of the pod: Listen til the end of the pod ;) Share it with us at:  Instagram: @justmytypepod_ Twitter: @justmytyp ..read more