EPISODE · Jan 18, 2025 · 27 MIN
Diabetes Can Be Wild: Mingling with Elephants of Makhanda, South Africa
from Removing Drama from Type 1 Diabetes for 58+ Years · host BRIAN BALICKI
Love to hear your feedback, text us!EPISODE 6 PART 5 “Diabetes Can Be Wild: Mingling with the Elephants of Makhanda, South Africa” Well, at long last, here is the second and final part of my podcasts about how I navigated Type One diabetes on safari in rural southeastern South Affrica --- Mahkanda, to be exact. It recounts my 5 days of encounters with the amazing elephants of Makhanda, how beautiful, respectful and, yes, how playful the elephants were, as my family and I mingled among them. Using some special family footage dating back to the 1960s, I add a bit of nostalgia, as I thought what it was liking splashing, playing and eating by the river back home during one of my own family’s summertime picnics. My safari vacation also includes re-telling some special encounters with the wonderful residents and vendors of Camps Bay, in Capetown, at the end of my family vacation. Finally, looking back one year, I share results about the impact that 10 days in South Africa has had on managing my own Type One. The results may surprise you ! During this podcast, I am sure you’ll discover some amazing footage of the elephants in summertime, and my own family from 60+ years ago ! Truly beautiful creatures and special family times ! Let me know any comments you have about my wild adventure, and of course, and those of your own. Leave them at @BrianBalicki-type1-1953 or “fanlist.com/the juice”. Support the show
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Love to hear your feedback, text us! EPISODE 6 PART 5 “Diabetes Can Be Wild: Mingling with the Elephants of Makhanda, South Africa” Well, at long last, here is the second and final part of my podcasts about how I navigated Type One diabetes on safari in rural southeastern South Affrica --- Mahkanda, to be exact. It recounts my 5 days of encounters with the amazing elephants of Makhanda, how beautiful, respectful and, yes, how playful the elephants were, as my family and I mi...
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