Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
Lauren Bongiorno
Lauren Bongiorno is a Nationally Board Certified Health Coach and the founder and CEO of Risely Health. Featured on the TODAY show and other media outlets, Rise...
157. EDKA: The Diabetes Danger That Can Strike Without Warning
In this eye-opening episode, we dive into a critical yet often overlooked complication of diabetes: Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis (EDKA). Despite having normal blood sugars, EDKA can still lead to life-threatening ketoacidosis, and it’s rarely discussed in the diabetes community. Join us as Belle Krueger, social media coordinator at Risely and creator of KruegersplusT1D, shares her personal experience with EDKA, the challenges she faced in getting diagnosed, and what both patients and healthcare providers need to understand about this hidden danger.Quick Takeaways:Understanding what Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis (EDKA) isTips for dealing with EDKA & a personal experience with itHow to advocate for yourself in a hospital setting What both patients and healthcare providers need to understand about this hidden dangerSigns & symptoms to watch out for Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction and Bellé’s background living in a family with 6 diabetics 03:32] Start of the EDKA journey & personal experience [07:15] The challenges she faced in getting treatment[11:28] Comparing multiple experiences with EDKA [20:51] Bellé’s experience in seeking T1D care in the emergency room (you won’t believe what happened)[27:43] What both patients and healthcare providers need to understand about EDKA[30:35] Signs & symptoms of Euglycemic Diabetic KetoacidosisWas this the first time you’d heard about EDKA? Help us spread the word about this life-threatening risk– share this episode with everyone & anyone you know in the T1D community and leave a review so more people can be educated and aware. What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve. Tune into the Krueger’s first feature on the pod– Episode #24: The Krueger Sisters on Life in a Family with 6 T1D SiblingsSee more from Bellé & the fam: Click here Learn more about EDKA: Pub Med study
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156. Behind the Scenes with T1D Kelsey Bascom: Switching to a Pump and Creating Quarter
In today’s episode, we’re excited to chat with Kelsey Bascom, a writer, actress, and passionate T1D advocate who spoke at our Rising Above T1D event in New York City last November. Kelsey is the creator and star of Quarter, an independent coming-of-age film about a 25-year-old woman navigating life with diabetes.Kelsey opens up about her journey, including speaking up about living with diabetes, her diagnosis story, and her transition to diabetes technology. She shares advice for those considering tech options and explains why she chose Omnipod. We dive into the creative process behind Quarter, discuss the importance of representation in media, and how authentic storytelling can inspire change. This episode is full of valuable insights and inspiration—don’t miss it!Time Stamps: 03:29 Speaking Up About Having Diabetes 06:43 The Impact of Diabetes on Life Choices and the Beginning Years of Diagnosis12:17 Her Transition to Diabetes Technology20:17 Advice for Those Considering Diabetes Tech26:04 Creating 'Quarter': A Unique Film Experience31:17 The Importance of Representation in MediaWhat to do now:Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve. Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.
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155. Glucose Goddess, Organic Olivia, and Arrae: Are These Supplements Effective for T1Ds?
Risely coach and registered dietitian Elisabeth DiDonato is back again to open up a BIG can of worms: metabolic supplements. Should we take them? Do they really help with T1D? What do we look for? In this conversation, we specifically look at the supplements currently on the market for blood sugar control. Elisabeth breaks down the typical ingredients in popular brands, the difference between liquid or capsule form, the truth about apple cider vinegar, and we even tackle the controversial debate about cinnamon! Time Stamps: 01:59 Elizabeth’s background03:34 The Purpose of Supplements and Do They Really Help?08:13 “Supplement Trends Are Like Fashion”09:17 What is Metabolic Health?09:58 Who are the Supplement Brands Mostly Targeting?11:41 The Ingredients in Blood Sugar Supplements16:00 Apple Cider Vinegar16:54 Liquid or Capsule?19:00 Cinnamon21:60 Supplements for Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes25:19 Third-Party Testing and What to Look for in Supplements29:44 Lauren and Elizabeth’s PSAsWhat to do now:Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.Check out the Men’s Health study referenced in today’s episode: The Effect of Cinnamon Supplementation on Hemoglobin A1c in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes MellitusApply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve. Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.
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154. The Hardest Part of Being Diagnosed with T1D Later in Life
In today’s episode, I’m joined by DCB graduate Barbara Nichols who was met with a shocking Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis in her retirement years. Barb is candid about her initial resentment towards diabetes education and how she just wanted to be told what to do which led to codependency on medical staff. Barb talks about how Risely filled a major gap for her in building self-reliance, as well as the vital role of having “diabuddies” to travel and do life with, including her adventures with the Diabetes Travelers Network. Time Stamps: 01:43 Reclaiming Her Rise03:17 Barb’s Retirement Diagnosis06:01 “Fumbling Through”08:12 “Is this what having diabetes means?”10:17 What Was the Hardest Thing About Being Diagnosed Later in Life?11:39 The Red Tent for Diabetes12:52 Resentment and Outsourcing Responsibility vs. Being in the Drivers Seat15:55 Diabetes Travelers Network18:49 Diabuddies: Focusing on Community vs. Problems21:36 What gap did Risely fill?26:50 How She Found Balance29:29 Educational Empowerment and Self Reliance32:21 Barb’s Advice34:56 Her Personal Goals Now That DCB is OverWhat to do now:Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.Doors are open for the January 2025 round of our signature group coaching program. Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve. Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.
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153. How I’m Advocating for My T1D Birth Plan as a High-Risk Patient
In today’s episode, I’m sharing my third-trimester update, including how my insulin sensitivity has shifted during this time and the steps I’m taking to prepare for the hospital, labor, and delivery.I’ve chosen to open up about my birth plan because, whether you share similar preferences or have a completely different approach, advocacy is such an important part of the process. I’ll talk about how I’ve been navigating conversations with my high-risk team and the hospital staff to stay aligned with my vision, even when their suggestions differ from my plan.Birth plans are deeply personal, and I know not everyone will agree with all of my thoughts. But I believe it’s worth sharing my journey openly, especially when it comes to induction and other big decisions.My hope is that this episode inspires you to trust your body, advocate for what feels right, and feel empowered in your own decisions—whatever they may be.Time Stamps: 04:12 My Blood Sugar Management in 3rd Trimester - why it’s been easier11:40 My Birth Plan, Intuition, and to Induce or Not25:44 Advocating for Your Birth Choices31:27 Three Notes from My Birth Plan and ReflectionsWhat to do now:Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.Preparing for pregnancy in 2025? Access our Pregnancy + T1D Workshop on demand HERE.Doors are open for the January 2025 round of our signature group coaching program. Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve. Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.
About Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
Lauren Bongiorno is a Nationally Board Certified Health Coach and the founder and CEO of Risely Health. Featured on the TODAY show and other media outlets, Risely helps people and families impacted by Type 1 Diabetes take ownership over their health so they can transform their life with more freedom and confidence. Lauren has lived with type 1 diabetes since she was 7 years old and has experienced firsthand that when health transforms, so does everything else - our relationships, our time, our career, our families, and, most importantly, ourselves. Each week she will bring you lessons from her own personal diabetes experience, strategies that are key to understanding your body’s patterns, and guests who will speak to everything from advances in technology to all things hormones, exercise, relationships, and mindset. All of this so that over time, you TOO can reclaim your rise.
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