In this episode we talk to Julie about her experience with Type 2 diabetes. She works as a fat positive counselor and yoga instructor.

In this episode we talk about

• How providers treat body weight rather than your body which taught Julie how to lose weight rather than care for her diabetes.
• How to learn how to advocate for yourself in medical institutions and where to get information on treatment options
• How religion (Evangelicalism) and diet culture overlap; morality, purity, gender, and body control. Expectations to stick to the "good" and when you ultimately slip up with the "bad" you are taught to feel guilt and shame.
• Living as a visibly able-bodied person as someone with multiple disabilities

Resources mentioned on this episode:

• “PURE” by Linda Kay Klein
• "Fearing the Black Body" by Sabrina springs
• Social determinants of health
• Diabetic Foot Exam details: https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/diabetic-foot-exam/
• Anemia and A1c: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28541136/
• Find trustworthy IG and tiktok diabetes educators for non-stigmatizing diabetes information
• Check https://www.cbdce.org/locate to find diabetes educators (note these definitely won't all be fat positive)
• Find Julie here: @juliemsweeney

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DISCLAIMER: We are dietitians and diabetes educators but we are not YOUR dietitians and diabetes educators. The information provided in this podcast is not intended as individualized medical advice, nor is it a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. If you have a medical concern, go to your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. About this episode:

In this episode we talk with Chelsea Levy about:

• Experiencing the world as a straight sized person and a person in a larger body
• Going against the grain of the weight centric health model- as a human and as a dietitian
• Chelsea's experience with diabetes and prediabetes both personally and professionally
• How the intuitive eating and HAES spaces talk about (pre)diabetes and food choices and how you can explore self care in a way that doesn't trigger disordered eating
• Is "prediabetes" a thing we should be thinking about? What's the deal with the controversy around this?
• Talking about diabetes as a "theoretical" concept vs "individual" lived experience and how do you make choices that align with your own values.
• How to consider your health risks without spiraling into perfectionism and urgency
• Building in safe touch points into your care team and community

Resources

• Follow Chelsea on Instagram: IG: @Chelsealevynutrition,
• Find Chelsea on Facebook: facebook.com/Chelsealevynutrition
• Visit Chelsea's website: www.chelsealevynutrition.com
• Erin's blog on Prediabetes: https://www.erinphillipsnutrition.com/post/prediabetes-overview

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Find out more about Kelly here

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DISCLAIMER: We are dietitians and diabetes educators but we are not YOUR dietitians and diabetes educators. The information provided in this podcast is not intended as individualized medical advice, nor is it a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. If you have a medical concern, go to your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment.

In this episode we discuss:

• Having a family history of diabetes and being diagnosed as a younger person
• Advocating for yourself and finding information when medical providers are not addressing your concerns
• Dealing with and noticing signs of diabetes burn out
• Diabetes tech and medications
• Diagnostic tests including auto-antibodies and c-peptide tests
• Types of diabetes and considering a "spectrum" of diabetes diagnoses
• Talking to your kids and family about diabetes, your self care, and the genetic component of diabetes
• Addressing medication stigma and preventing complications with medication use

Resources:

• Follow Jacquean on Instagram: @sugarandspice.t2d
• Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) https://tcoyd.org/

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Find out more about Kelly here

Find out more about Erin here

DISCLAIMER: We are dietitians and diabetes educators but we are not YOUR dietitians and diabetes educators. The information provided in this podcast is not intended as individualized medical advice, nor is it a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. If you have a medical concern, go to your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment.