Episode 338 - DKA In Real Life: ‘It Can Happen to You’ with Danica Collins

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Summary

In this episode, Rob Howe interviews Danica Collins, a long-time type 1
diabetes advocate, about her personal journey with diabetes and a recent
experience with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Danica shares her story of
living with diabetes for nearly 20 years, the importance of community
support, and the challenges she faced during a severe DKA episode while
traveling. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-advocacy,
understanding DKA, and the emotional aftermath of such experiences.
Danica's insights aim to educate and empower others in the diabetes
community.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Diabetes Advocacy

02:53 Reflecting on 19 Years with Type 1 Diabetes

05:50 The Importance of Community in Diabetes Management

08:47 Experiencing DKA: A Personal Story

11:35 Navigating the Hospital Experience

14:57 The Role of Self-Advocacy in Healthcare

17:55 Understanding DKA and Its Implications

20:42 The Aftermath of DKA: Recovery and Reflection

23:32 Sharing Stories to Raise Awareness

26:37 The Emotional Impact of Diabetes and DKA

29:49 Final Thoughts on Living with Diabetes

Resources

https://www.instagram.com/danicathediabetic/?hl=en

https://www.dia-log.co/