Episode 284 - Diabetes Tech & Dating with Diabetech Justin

June is Pride Month and to celebrate Pride in the Diabetes community, we are highlighting amazing stories from the LGBTQ+ diabetes community to show that diabetes doesn’t stop you from being who you are and living your best life. Please be welcoming and respectful to our guests and if you feel the need to be bigoted, hateful or discriminatory, we will protect our guests and respond in-kind. Happy Pride! Our guest today is Justin Eastzer, the host of the Diabetech podcast and YouTube channel. Justin has become a prominent voice in the diabetes online community, sharing his personal experiences and insights about managing type 1 diabetes. ## Topics Covered - Justin's diagnosis journey and initial misdiagnosis as type 2 diabetes (00:02:37) - The power of social media and online communities in finding the right diagnosis and treatment (00:04:04) - Navigating dating and intimate relationships as a person with diabetes (00:14:51) - Staying positive and confident while living with a chronic condition (00:15:34) - Exciting developments in diabetes technology, including smart insulin and faster-acting insulin (00:41:52) - Announcement of an upcoming diabetes community meetup at ADA in Orlando on June 22nd (00:47:10) --- Where to Find Justin - Diabetech Podcast: - Diabetech YouTube Channel: (https://www.youtube.com/diabe_tech) - Instagram: [@diabe_tech] - TikTok: [@diabetech](https://www.tiktok.com/@diabetech)