About A Dose of Diabetes - McMaster Diabetes Association
Through vulnerable and honest conversations, learn from those living with diabetes. Our hope is to build awareness about diabetes, debunk myths, and create an open space where we can celebrate successes and uplift each other during difficult times. Maybe listening to one conversation will expand your perspective and leave you inspired to pursue this cause through further advocacy work.
Alegria Benzaquen speaks about her experiences as a nursing student with type 1 diabetes, offering captivating insights into the healthcare field and how it might be improved. Hosted by VP Academic, Aidan Parvinchi.
5 May 2025
Michelle Greenway
A conversation featuring Michelle Greenway - a PhD student at McMaster, registered nurse, health coach, and more. Hosted by Lucas Ilic.
1 May 2025
Angie Vestidas
Angie Vestidas walks us through her experience as a McMaster student and offers some excellent insight and tips for those navigating a diabetes diagnosis. Hosted by VP Academic, Lucas Ilic.
25 Jan 2025
Dr. Hertzel Gerstein
A conversation with celebrated researcher and endocrinologist Dr. Hertzel Gerstein about many relevant conversations in diabetes today. Created in collaboration with Knowing Diabetes. Knowing Diabetes (knowing-diabetes.com (http://knowing-diabetes.com)) is a free, online curated resource for people affected by diabetes and their friends and family. It provides evidence-based information, explanations, discussions, and answers to questions related to diabetes of any type and for any age. It includes short blog articles, longer articles (PDFs), posters, videos, podcasts, webinars, and other materials that are developed and written by diabetes health care providers, researchers, educators, and medical communicators from across Canada. All content on Knowing Diabetes is reviewed by its editorial staff prior to posting, and new content is added regularly. Registration is free, fast, and easy.
31 Mar 2024
Liza Nooristani
She talks about family experiences surrounding diabetes, focusing on family dynamics, coping mechanisms, and management.
28 Mar 2024
Nursing Student
She talks about diabetes care in the hospital setting, focusing on nursing management, and mental health support
24 Mar 2024
Fatima Mahmoud
Fatima Mahmoud talks on diabetic health supplies in third-world countries from her experience living in Egypt, focusing on accessibility and quality of life.
19 Mar 2024
Sreya Raj Nair
In this episode, we explore the concept of pre-diabetes, and how it impacts the life of a university student.
25 Nov 2023
Sheila Smith
In this episode, we talk about the process of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, finding the right medications, and adjusting her life to her new diagnosis.
15 Feb 2023
Aastha Relan
Aastha is a 4th-year student at McMaster and the president of MDA. She speaks on her educational aspirations, the importance of support systems, and how to be proactive and independent as a university student with diabetes.
25 Jan 2023
Kyle Drury
Kyle Drury is a 1st year McMaster student who speaks on perseverance as a diabetic, and what it means to find your passion as a student.
20 Dec 2022
Kiefer Sonnenberg
Kiefer and I discuss the experience of navigating diabetes as a child, his experience with the Canadian healthcare system and what he feels he has gained through this challenging experience.
12 Nov 2022
Arjan Mann
For our first episode, Arjan Mann, my 17 year old cousin, is joining us to talk about his type 1 diabetes journey. I am honoured to have him as our first guest, listen now!
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