Episode 158 - Quarantine Fitness with Nic Caracandas

Delayed Publishing Due to COVID-19

Nicolas Caracandas (@Diabetic_Athletic on Instagram) from Cape Town, South Africa joins the pod to talk about his winding journey with Diabetes and Fitness.

Diagnosed at age 10, Nicolas’ only experience with Diabetes was with his Mother, who was not involved in his life when he was diagnosed. Always athletic as a kid, Diabetes provided Nicolas with a love and extra focus on sports and athletics, and early in his career he knew that he wanted a career in fitness. Fast forward to today, where he runs Diabetic Athletic a training and nutrition platform for people with Diabetes.

We talk about:

• Living with Diabetes in South Africa

• Life as an entrepreneur

• What it’s like to help other people with Diabetes

• Embracing the grind as a small business owner

• What quarantine is like in South Africa

Thanks to Nick for coming on the show, and apologies for the late posting!

In this episode I mention that Lilly has put a program in place for people who have lost insurance due to COVID-19 to get their insulin capped at $35 per month, for more information on that program, follow this link

All of Nick’s links below:

The Diabetic Athletic

Diabetic Athletic YouTube

Diabetic Athletic Facebook

Episode 157 - Diabetes Letterboards with Greta Ehlers

Delayed Publishing Due to COVID-19

Greta Ehlers, (@gretastypeone on Instagram) lives with T1D in Sweden.

I’ve followed Greta for a number of years now, and over the past 2 years or so, has been sharing #GretasDiabetesBoards

• Greta joined the podcast in March 2020 and we talk about:

• Traveling in Europe (sometimes under an assumed name!)

• Healthcare differences in Sweden & Germany compared to the U.S.

• The backstory behind #gretasdiabetesboards and how she comes up with her topics

• What she’s been doing during quarantine

• The importance of citing your sources and stopping the spread of misinformation

• And Greta gives us a preview of her upcoming letterboards

Be sure to check out Greta on Instagram, and share #gretasletterboards

Episode 156 - Sean Salmon on Medtronic's Announcement on Companion Medical Acquisition

“I want the Diabetes Community to know that I know, and I’m listening and I do hear you and that’s why we’ve made customer experiences in terms of innovations and support our top priorities at Medtronic Diabetes.” -Sean Salmon, EVP and President of Medtronic Diabetes

8/18/2020  - Part 1

On August, 11 2020 Medtronic Diabetes announced its plans to acquire Companion Medical, makers of the InPen, the only FDA cleared smart insulin pen. Medtronic tasked us to collect questions from the Diabetes Community for Sean Salmon, so that’s what we did. Since the acquisition has not officially closed, this episode is part 1 of a 2 part series and if you don’t hear your question on this interview, check back for part 2 after the acquisition closes.

Disclaimer: Rob Howe is a paid consultant of Medtronic Diabetes, this podcast was made possible by Medtronic but Rob’s thoughts and opinions are his own.

 In this episode, Rob and Sean discuss:

-What makes Sean so excited about the planned acquisition of Companion Medical

-Why adding a Smart Insulin Pen to Medtronic is so important

-Areas where Sean is actively working to help Medtronic improve (CGM)

-Addressing questions from community members about Medtronic Customer Service

-What Medtronic’s acquisition of Companion means for current InPen users

-Addressing questions about Dexcom integration now that Medtronic is acquiring InPen

-Discussing the concept of Pump Breaks and why it’s important to Medtronic to offer a solution for patients

 Listen to Sean’s first interview with Diabetics Doing Things

Episode 155 - Diabetics Doing the Great Outdoors with Aya Tsuruta

Delayed publishing due to COVID-19

On today’s podcast I’m joined from Southern Utah by Aya Tsuruta, a T1D of nearly 24 years who left her career in advertising to make a big jump outside (literally) her comfort zone.

After dealing with a very relatable bout of career and Diabetes burnout, Aya was scrolling through Instagram when she got an ad about careers in the Conservation Corps (part of Americorps). Next thing you know, she was out on her first 12 day “hitch” in the wilderness of the western United States.

Aya and I talk about Diagnoses at a young age, how slowing down during COVID-19 isn’t such a bad thing, and how life’s greatest adventures can be kicked off by good advertising (of all things).

You can follow Aya on Instagram at @tsurutaya and get a firsthand look at the great outdoors through her lens, as well as all the supplies and snacks she takes out with her on the trail to make sure she has everything she needs to treat her Diabetes.

Episode 154 - FOUNDERS Auxilin Co-Founders Dr. Gary and Tommy Ritz

Delayed publishing due to COVID-19

Welcome Dr. Gary and Tommy Ritz, the first father son diabetic duo interview on the pod!

Gary was diagnosed at 26 while working at an internship in Seattle in 1984, he had the usual symptoms, finally got tested and his BG was 980! Years later, Tommy, was diagnosed at 6 years old, and Gary was able to diagnose him after seeing him chug a big glass of water. His bg was 250 and the rest is history! Their Mom is also an endocrine nurse and they have another brother with T1D. Diabetes runs strong in the Ritz family.

We talk about what it was like growing up with another T1D in the house, and what advantages came along with it, and one of the fun facts that came up is Tommy is the best carb counter in the house. 

Gary also talks about some of the parental guilt that came along with passing on the gene to Tommy, and how it sort of eats at him. That brought up something that I don’t often talk about, but my Dad had a really tough time accepting that there was nothing my family could’ve done to prevent me getting Diabetes. It can be really difficult for parents all around, even outside of day to day care.

What is Auxilin? 

Like many people with Diabetes, Tommy has struggled with management of high glucose , and was frustrated at how there were a lot of ways to treat hypoglycemia, but not a lot of other treatments besides insulin for Hyperglycemia (and jumping jacks of course). So along with his father and Dr. Jason McEvitt - they set out to create Auxilin.

Auxilin stands for “Augmenting Insulin” to assist insulin in lowering blood sugar 

Auxilin eliminates insulin resistance so your insulin works normally. As your blood sugar goes higher, you become more insulin resistant. 

How does the science work? 

Auxilin works on a hormone that everyone has in their body, which helps with insulin absorption.

Let me know what you think of this interview with a superstar Diabetic family!

Episode 153 - Diabetics Surviving COVID-19 with Deepak Malhotra

Delayed publishing due to COVID-19

In spring 2020, Integrated Diabetes Services introduced me to a number of their patients across the world to tell their stories of “doing things” with Diabetes.

One of those patients, Deepak Malhotra, who lives in Dubai - had some scheduling conflicts, so we were unable to connect for a time (this is pretty typical of international interviews, as balancing busy schedules takes a lot of coordination when 8+ time zones are involved). But during our scheduling mixup, Deepak contracted Covid-19 - so once he recovered, he joined the pod to talk through his experience as a person with Diabetes.

This interview took place on April 16, 2020, during the earlier days of the first Covid-19 lockdown. It has not been edited for medical accuracy. For more information about how people with Diabetes can continue to fight against Coronavirus, please visit coronavirusdiabetes.org, presented by the Beyond Type 1 and JDRF Alliance.

Episode 152 - Diabetics Defeating Stigma with Style with The Hangry Woman Mila Clarke-Buckley

Let’s be clear, if you don’t know Mila Clarke-Buckley (@thehangrywoman on Instagram) you should get to know her!

Mila, who writes under her internet moniker “The Hangry Woman” at www.thehangrywoman.com is a world-class food blogger, person with Diabetes, and Diabetes advocate.

More than other Diabetes Advocates, she puts her story on the line, even in the face of criticism from internet commenters, like on this Yahoo Article. She has even turned the hater’s comments into content, like the video below:

Rob and Mila take some time in the midst of the quarantine of April 2020 to talk about Mila’s diagnosis, how she became The Hangry Woman, and how she deals with internet trolls as a person with Type 2 Diabetes. Rob and Mila first met at AADE 2019, on a Diversity in Diabetes panel moderated by Cherise Shockley. Following AADE, they worked together on the InhalemyInsulin campaign and did a video called “Everyone Knows Somebody with Diabetes.”

In a time where it is more important than ever to amplify Black Diabetes Creators, Black Diabetic Stories and Black Voices in Diabetes, I can think of no better example for how to defeat stigma with style, than my friend Mila. Enjoy the episode!

Episode 151 - Diabetics Doing Professional Volleyball with Ashley Askin

*PRE-COVID, PRE QUARANTINE SERIES*

Prior to the lockdown, I recorded a number of interviews that never made it to press. The first of those is professional volleyball player and Type-1 Diabetic, Ashley Askin.

Ashley, (@ashwey33 on Instagram) had just finished her second season of professional Volleyball In France when the COVID-19 outbreak shocked the world. She has since returned home to the states.

Diagnosed with T1D at a young age, Ashley didn’t let it stop her from living her dreams as an athlete. A 4-year letterwinner at Georgia Tech University, Ashley digs deep into what it was like for her as an athlete with T1D and all the moments that you don’t see that go into being a T1D athlete.

This is a great conversation between two T1D athletes, and Rob even shares some behind the scenes stories from his college basketball days. Check it out!

Update Episode - Rob Gives an Update on Diabetics Doing Things in 2020

2020 has been a whirlwind for all of us, and especially in the Diabetes community. So I felt it was important to address why the podcast has been a bit more absent recently, as well as address how Diabetics Doing Things will make efforts to be more inclusive, more anti-racist, and part of the solution rather than contributing to the erasure of Black experiences in the Diabetes community.

In this episode I cover the following:

• Why I’ve been so absent on the pod

• The days leading up to the COVID-19 lockdown

• Business updates and challenges following the lockdown

• The cancellation of all the Diabetes events I was scheduled to be a part of

• How my agency, Recreation has been handling the economic fallout

• Updates on ADA Imagine Camp

• Looking back on Rob Howe Has a Live Show

• Updates on how Diabetics Doing Things is responding to the Black Lives Matter movement, and what you can expect going forward

• Statistics on the lack of inclusivity on our platforms, and a candid discussion about the failure of representing Black people with Diabetes, and other BIPOC voices as well.

• Addressing the failure of JDRF to protect Kylene, Anita, and Keiva on the Juneteenth social media posts, and how I plan to use my involvement with JDRF, ADA and BeyondType1 to open the door for more opportunities for BIPOC people with Diabetes to share their voices and stories to spread awareness about the challenges our BIPOC brothers and sisters face.

Ok, that’s it! Thanks to Dario Health for sponsoring this episode, and keep it locked on Diabetics Doing Things. Listeners of the pod can save 77% on the Dario Starter kit!

Episode 149 - Diabetics Doing Things with BeyondType1 CEO Thom Scher

With COVID-19 continuing to wreak havoc upon the world at large, the Jdrf x Beyondtype1 Alliance have spun up two important campaigns that I want to make you aware of: 

The first is coronavirusdiabetes.org

This special site is full of information that people with diabetes can use to help keep our community safe until we’re all safe. It’s available in 5 languages and has the simple goal of tapping into the power of the global diabetes community to SAVE LIVES. It’s packed with recommendations, resources, sharable information, interviews, toolkits, links to financial programs and much more. So tell a friend to tell a friend to check out coronavirusdiabetes.org brought to you by the JDRF x Beyondtype1 Alliance. 

SECOND is a campaign called #Biglittlechanges - we all need to work together to keep the most vulnerable among us safe. We know not everyone can take every precaution but every precaution you can take makes a difference. The Diabetes community especially needs to look out for one another and our communities - we know what’s at stake. 

So! Check out the recommendations and resources at Coronavirusdiabetes.org and check out the hashtag #biglittlechanges on social media for more information 

This episode was recorded on April 16, 2020 My interview is with Beyond Type 1 CEO Thom Scher, who took over the reigns of BT1 in 2019 after being with the company since its inception in 2015. 

Thom and I talk about talk about COVID and what BT1 has been focused on in light of the crisis/quarantine/storytelling for people with Diabetes, Thom’s background before joining BT1, and what he’s most proud of since becoming CEO last year. 

I’m so grateful to Thom and the BT1 team for the time and I’m looking forward to continuing to work together with them as part of the leadership council. If you want more information on Beyondtype1 and how you can get involved, just head to beyondtype1.org!

• Thom, and I talk about his background and what made him join the organization back in 2015.

• What he’s most proud of since taking the helm as CEO in 2019.

• Where BT1 fits in the “Big 3” Diabetes nonprofits

• What BT1 is doing to continue to advocate for insulin affordability

• What BT1 and BeyondType2 are doing to create community within the Diabetes communities and make them more inclusive for people with all kinds of Diabetes.

• What he’s excited about for the future, even with all the uncertainty around COVID.

Episode 148 - Diabetics Doing Things with Eric Dutcher the Chronic Superhuman

Eric Dutcher (@ChronicSuperhuman on Instagram) is running 46 miles on his 46th birthday (5/5/2020) to raise awareness about the possibilities of people with Diabetes as well as raising money for the Diabetes Sports Project.

Eric and I sat down for a quick phone call after mile 20 of his 46 mile day, and discussed where the idea of this race came from, how he’s preparing for it, and what his mindset has been like throughout.

We also discuss Eric’s emergence from the “darkness of Diabetes” and how traits that are traditionally thought of as “manly” do not serve a life with Diabetes, and how asking for help, going to therapy and being vulnerable in the community has helped him become who he is today.

I want to personally wish Eric a happy birthday and dedicate this “lightning episode” to him as the first episode that was published on the same day as it was recorded.

Finish strong my friend!

Episode 147 - Diabetics Doing Things with Sean Salmon, EVP and President Medtronic Diabetes

One of the benefits of being a Minimed Ambassador for Medtronic Diabetes is that Rob occasionally gets access to Medtronic Executives to discuss the goings on behind the scenes at Medtronic.

Sean Salmon has been the EVP & President of Medtronic Diabetes since fall 2019, and he joins the pod to talk about his experience over the past 6 months and where Medtronic is headed. Most importantly, Sean highlighted what Medtronic is doing for Patients in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We discuss in depth:

• Sean’s personal background prior to joining Medtronic Diabetes

• How he and his family are keeping busy during the Shelter in Place orders from COVID-19

• What drew Sean into Diabetes and what challenges he and his team are focusing on

• How is Medtronic Diabetes supporting the Diabetes community during COVID-19 -

• Sean shares a story of a personal friend’s challenge for him and what drives him to continue to strive for innovation at Medtronic

• Sean digs deep into some of the mistakes Medtronic has made in the past and what they are doing now to address those mistakes

• Sean and I discuss the number 1 thing he wants people with Diabetes to know about what he and his team are working towards.

Special thanks to Sean and the Medtronic Diabetes team for giving me the access to have this discussion, and be on the lookout for more access from Medtronic Diabetes in the future on Diabetics Doing Things.

Episode 146 - Diabetics Doing Things with Dex Geralds T2D Fitness Trainer

I started this podcast for people with Type 1 Diabetes, because that’s who I am, what I know and it felt comfortable. What I didn’t know is how many amazing people with Type 2 Diabetes this journey would introduce me to. Dex Geralds (@Dexgeralds on Instagram) is one of those people.

Dex is a stigma shattering, stereotype breaking, personal trainer, actor and model living in Los Angeles, CA, AND Dex lives with Type 2 Diabetes.

We talk about the importance of exercise in Dex’s life and how he deals with the stereotypes inherent to Type 2 Diabetes, and how he has disciplined himself to have the life he wants alongside his disease.

Dex and I met last year at the Myabetic awards, and he’s just as cool in person as he is on this interview. hope you enjoy!

This episode is sponsored by Type Zero Health and their caffeine-free, sugar-free preworkout formula. Type Zero is the most powerful sugar free & stimulant free (yes, that means no caffeine) pre-workout on the market today. For people with Diabetes, you can get the boost and pump you need to crush your workout, without having to worry about spiking your blood sugar. 

Type Zero is packed with robust all-natural ingredients designed to do one thing: give you a MASSIVE pump without all the added crap. There are tons of pre-workout products on the market, and they all will get you going, but most are filled with junk that is bad for your body, and your blood sugar. Type Zero is proof that all natural ingredients and a powerful pump doesn’t have to spike your blood sugar OR taste bad. 

You can order Type Zero on Amazon and get it delivered with Prime! I’ve been using it to help me shift into workout mode while I’m at home. It works, and I’ve got the CGM charts to prove it doesn’t spike your blood sugar. I’ve been using it to help me shift into workout mode while I’m at home. It works, and I’ve got the CGM charts to prove it doesn’t spike your blood sugar. Order it today and support a T1D owned business.

Episode 145 - Diabetics Doing Things with American Diabetes Association CEO Tracey Brown

In this time of quarantine and social distancing, I’ve been fortunate to get time with some heavy hitters in the Diabetes space, and perhaps the best example is this interview with Tracey Brown, CEO of the American Diabetes Association. While you can follow Tracey on Instagram (@Type2CEO) the bulk of our conversation takes place behind the scenes of the work she and her staff have been doing with the direction of ADA since 2018.

First of all we cover the impact of COVID-19 on Diabetes populations and what ADA is doing to help. For those who don’t know ADA sent letters to all 50 governors calling on them to eliminate the copay for insulin for commercial healthcare plans and to ensure continuous healthcare coverage for those living with Diabetes who are suddenly unemployed. Tracey also publicly applauded Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s call last week for zero copays for seniors on Medicare.

Then we talk about the importance of being a person with Diabetes leading the ADA, and how Tracey feels being the first person with Type 2 Diabetes to lead the organization. We also talk about representation in the Diabetes community, and the impact of a Female, Black CEO and the importance of diverse teams, boards and committees. Tracey’s comments on “Diversity by design” are particularly impactful, and are something I have also worked to implement in my businesses.

I also put Tracey on the spot to talk about the Insulin Crisis in the United States, and the work that she and the ADA are doing behind the scenes to enact change for people with Diabetes to not have to choose between things like paying rent or buying insulin. You can learn more about the ADA’s work and learn how you can get involved to drive change at: diabetes.org/engagement

Tracey is an incredible leader, and I’m so impressed by her leadership and understanding of the complex needs of people with Diabetes across the board.

I hope you enjoy!

This episode is sponsored by Real Good Foods! Be sure to check out their new Breakfast Sandwiches, made with cauliflower cheesy buns with only 2g net carbs! They’re packed with protein (18g) and have no gluten or grains. Available in sausage egg & cheese and bacon egg & cheese flavors and they’re ready within seconds. Order them online or find a store near you today!

Episode 144 - Diabetics Doing Things with Gary Scheiner

I’m fortunate to get to interview OGs in the Diabetes Community, and perhaps there’s no one better to hold that title than Gary Scheiner, award-winning CDE , author and founder of Integrated Diabetes Services (@integrated_diabetes_services on Instagram)

An award-winning Certified Diabetes Educator, Masters-level Exercise Physiologist and person with type-1 diabetes since 1985, Gary Scheiner has dedicated his professional life to improving the lives of people with insulin-dependent diabetes. He was named 2014 Diabetes Educator of the year by the American Association of Diabetes Educators.

Gary and I share a special bond outside of Diabetes through Basketball, so if you’re a fan of nerding out over hoops this will be a great episode for you. Last year at the AADE conference, I was the referee of the annual basketball tournament, of which Gary is a mainstay and force to be reckoned with on the court.

Gary is also the author of 6 books about diabetes, and perhaps his most famous title “Think Like A Pancreas” has recently been updated for 2020.

I’m a big fan of Gary the person as well as Gary the caregiver for people with Diabetes, and his insights are extremely inspiring for someone who is interested in the evolution of Diabetes care over the years. Hopefully once all this quarantine is over you’ll be able to run into Gary at any number of Diabetes events where he is a frequent speaker. But until then, I hope you enjoy this interview!

This episode is sponsored by Real Good Foods! Be sure to check out their new Breakfast Sandwiches, made with cauliflower cheesy buns with only 2g net carbs! They’re packed with protein (18g) and have no gluten or grains. Available in sausage egg & cheese and bacon egg & cheese flavors and they’re ready within seconds. Order them online or find a store near you today!

Episode 143 - Diabetics Doing Things Interview with Xeris CEO Paul Edick

We’re living in unprecedented times, and with all the messaging in the news, sometimes you can miss important announcements that can make a difference in your life, so that’s what today’s episode is all about. Paul Edick, CEO and Chairman of Xeris Pharamaceuticals, makers of Gvoke pre filled syringe (liquid glucagon) joins the show to talk about the measures Xeris is taking to ensure people with Diabetes have access to glucagon during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Xeris has partnered with PillPack from Amazon to provide free delivery of Gvoke PFS. For those with commercial insurance, they have set the copay to $0, so for no money out of pocket, people with commercial insurance can get glucagon delivered to their home for free. Some restrictions apply, but be sure to check out this website for more information on the savings.

As you can imagine, setting a $0 copay is a big deal, so here is the press release from Xeris on the program.

Paul joins the pod to talk about the results Xeris has seen with their shelf-stable, liquid glucagon in Gvoke, and why he is working to get more glucagon in the hands of more people on insulin, to help prevent the nearly 250,000 hospitalizations each year in the United States for severe Hypoglycemia.

Paul and I also discuss how Xeris has leveraged the knowledge of influencers like Rob from the Diabetes community in terms of messaging, communication and the importance of access.

For more information, or to get started on your $0 copay Free Shipping order of glucagon, visit www.gvokeglucagon.com

Episode 142 - Diabetics Doing Things LIVE JDRF AZ with Glitter Glucose

Since COVID-19 has us all social distancing, I’ve been missing events where I get to be around lots of people with Diabetes. One of the most recent events was in Phoenix, Arizona and JDRF AZ. They brought me in for two sessions, the first of which was a LIVE podcast interview with one of my personal favorite Diabetes influencers Glitter Glucose aka Paloma Guerrero.

Paloma was on the podcast back in 2017, and we have become great online friends ever since. In this podcast we share many of the stories from the Diabetes online community over the years, and Paloma gives us a behind the scenes look at the life of a Diabetes influencer!

These times can feel really isolating, so I’m glad that I have these recordings of what it’s like to be in such a supportive community.

Can’t wait until the next one! Until then, stay safe :)

Episode 141 - Diabetics Doing Things LIVE JDRF Dallas 2020 Panel

Since COVID-19 has us all social distancing, I thought I’d drop this episode from JDRF Dallas’ 2020 TypeOneNation Summit.

Year 3 of the panel was fantastic. After last year’s panel with Jill Rippolone, Chris Ruden, Paloma Guerrero, Ariel Lawrence and Austin Fuerst, this year’s lineup was equally fantastic.

Join Christel Oerum (Diabetes Strong), Amshi Humphrey (LivingDiabetter blog), Dave Holmes (Esquire, Homophilia pod) and Andrew Slyfox (Slyfox Family) and I as we talk about real life with Diabetes and how social media has made life with Diabetes just a little more fun and helpful.

You’ll even get to hear me ask for a juicebox mid-podcast to treat a low. Unforgettable!

Episode 140 - Diabetics Doing Things FOUNDERS with Isaac Parkinson CEO of Skin Grip

Continuing our amazing FOUNDERS series, I’d like to introduce you to Isaac Parkinson, CEO of Skin Grip (@SkinGrip on Instagram).

Many people featured on this podcast live with Type 1 Diabetes, but occasionally, we feature guests who live with other types of Diabetes as well as people who are creating companies who make an impact for people with Diabetes, and Isaac for sure meets that criteria.

Diabetes came into Isaac’s life when his younger brother was Diagnosed as T1D in 2013, like many of us Isaac had a surface level awareness of Diabetes, but once it came into his family’s life it became much more real to him.

The idea for Skin Grip came from Isaac and his family seeing their younger brother struggle to keep his Diabetes devices on while he was playing sports, swimming and living an active life. They thought there was an opportunity to improve life with Diabetes for people who live active lifestyles. But Isaac is firm in his stance that “Skin Grip is about improving the lifestyles of people with Diabetes” and if that’s all they do, they’re doing a good job. I wear Skin Grip, it works great to cover my sensor and keep it safe even while I’m playing basketball, running or just living my generally crazy life.

Be sure to give Skin Grip a follow and if you’re looking for a more durable patch for your CGM or pump site, give them a try! Not only is it a great product, but it’s made by great people as well.

This episode is sponsored by Real Good Foods! Be sure to check out their new Breakfast Sandwiches, made with cauliflower cheesy buns with only 2g net carbs! They’re packed with protein (18g) and have no gluten or grains. Available in sausage egg & cheese and bacon egg & cheese flavors and they’re ready within seconds. Order them online or find a store near you today!

Episode 139 - Diabetics Doing Things FOUNDERS with Henrik Berggren CEO of Steady Health

Continuing our amazing FOUNDERS series, I’d like to introduce you to Henrik Berggren, CEO and founder of Steady Health.

Steady is a digital medical practice on your phone. Message our team or set up a video call, we’re available where it’s most convenient for you. It’s care, when you need it. They use CGM data to get you personalized diabetes care that you can get, whenever you need it! No more waiting for quarterly endocrinologist appointments — it’s honestly next level.

So I had to get to know the founder of this company, and wow am I glad I did! Henrik was diagnosed while serving in the Swedish Military (which at the time was required). Of course, he was then discharged and his life was shaken up a little bit. We talk about how life throws you curveballs and how those wild changes can lead you places you never knew you would pursue.

Henrik then turned to the startup world, and immediately took to life as a founder, and moved to Stockholm for more opportunities. He then made another jump after his company was acquired by Dropbox, and made his way to Silicon Valley and the U.S. After a few years at Dropbox, he took some time off before reentering the startup world with Steady Health.

This was a super interesting interview from a very smart, very cool person with Diabetes. I hope you enjoy!

This episode is sponsored by Real Good Foods! Be sure to check out their new Breakfast Sandwiches, made with cauliflower cheesy buns with only 2g net carbs! They’re packed with protein (18g) and have no gluten or grains. Available in sausage egg & cheese and bacon egg & cheese flavors and they’re ready within seconds. Order them online or find a store near you today!