Episode 244 - Rena Rossi, MODY 5 Diabetic, Teacher, Mother, Yogi

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 [email protected]!