For the first time on the pod, we have a guest living with MODY 5 (Mature-Onset of the Young Type 5) diabetes: Rena Rossi aka @renatherockharddiabetic on Instagram. Rob and Eritrea talk to Rena about:

• Initial diagnosis of gestational diabetes during her pregnancy in 2007

• A diagnosis of a polycystic kidney disease while running marathons

• Being in limbo between a Type 1 and Type 2 diagnosis

• Having a primary care team that had a personal relationship with her and diabetes knowledge

• Not noticing symptoms because they align with getting into shape

• Having a personality to jump in and advocate for herself

• Advocating for a MODY diagnosis when complications were occurring

• Different types of MODY

• Diabetes being a genetic ticking time bomb for some

• Being a Special Ed teacher and Her Amazon Wishlist

• and so MUCH MORE!

We want to hear from you. Send those questions, comments, queries, and general diabetes concerns to THE MAILBAG at mailbag@diabeticsdoingthings.com!