EP 106: Being Diagnosed with LADA with Anne Fernweh

Keeping It 100 Radio: Uncensored Diabetes Conversations

In this episode of 'Keeping it 100 Radio', Lissie interviews a past client who was diagnosed with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), also known as type 1.5 diabetes. She shares her journey of diagnosis and transitioning to insulin dependence after a period of being in a 'limbo state.' She discusses how her diagnosis affected her relationship with food, her experience of weight loss, and feelings of isolation.

Show Notes:

• 00:04 Introduction and Guest Background
• 03:11 Beginning of Diabetes Journey
• 05:15 Living in Limbo: Pre-Insulin Phase
• 09:43 Impact of Diagnosis on Identity and Lifestyle
• 16:41 Understanding LADA: Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults
• 19:24 Navigating Life with Multiple Health Conditions
• 27:19 The Challenges of Managing Diabetes
• 28:50 The Importance of Community
• 31:24 The Role of Online Community in Diabetes Management
• 48:01 The Future Goals in Diabetes Management
• 54:07 The Importance of Not Comparing Your Diabetes Journey with Others

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