Episode 285 - Rob & Eritrea June 2024

In this episode of the Diabetics Doing Things podcast, hosts Rob Howe and Eritrea Mussa discuss the challenges of living with diabetes in the United States, including issues around insurance coverage, medication costs, and access to care. They also touch on the importance of self-care, community, and advocacy for people with diabetes. Topics Covered - Diabetes check-in and insurance/medication coverage issues (00:00:54 - 00:07:23) - The high costs of diabetes care and the need for systemic change (00:07:23 - 00:09:21) - The importance of self-care, physical activity, and mental health (00:09:21 - 00:14:59) - Advocating for yourself as a creator and getting fairly compensated (00:14:59 - 00:59:16) Resources: 4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman