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Chronically Will Podcast - Type One DiabetesAuthor: Willie Streets Chronically Will Podcast
The Chronically Will podcast hosted by Willie (Will) Streets is a podcast about ReaL CoNVeRSaTiONS aND COMMUNiTY THaT NeeD TO Be HeARD. The conversations will be general talk, no script, no prompt! Our conversations will open the door to acceptance and change the narrative of people of color not seeking help etc. Its all about having conversations that will lead to us healing and becoming the best versions of ourselves. Lets bridge the divide that is race and healthcare. I Willie Streets am a person living with Type One Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Fibromyalgia and the gift to reach community! Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 93: A Story of Love and Life, Including Loss
Episode 93
Sunday, 7 September, 2025
Sarah was diagnosed with type 1 at the age of 7, 17 years ago, and also lives with multi drug-resistant epilepsy. She was diagnosed during a visit to the pediatrician.After diagnosis, Sarah spent her summers at camp Nejeda, later becoming a counselor, which helped foster a good relationship with my diabetes as well as instill confidence. While in college, pursuing her BS in nursing, she began modeling and wanted her diabetes to be a focal point. This is when she started advocating more for type 1. Eventually, Sarah got to take part in amazing opportunities, such as opening the NASDAQ on World Diabetes Day as part of a Dexcom campaign.Currently, Sarah is a nurse on a neuro/stroke step-down unit and loves the conversations that her diabetes tech starts. This year, Sarah will be working towards becoming a certified diabetes care and education specialist.Sarah shares how it's essential for young people to see someone openly share the good, the bad, and the ugly of diabetes.Sarah knows that she would be nowhere if not gifted her amazing family. Her parents came together with their strengths to keep little Sarah well. Sarah celebrates that she's able to wake up daily and do the things she does.The Diabetes community means a great deal to Sarah. The comfort others have with reaching out and sharing with her is amazing. The DOC has been there for her through the ups, downs, and through grief.During this recording, flowers are gifted to the Guarino family for their forever support during her diagnosis and continuing. Sarah's mother recently transitioned. She was and continues to be the answer to all of Sarah's "Whys."Get to know Sara @runawaywithsara
