In this episode, we hear from Eva, a dedicated advocate for the type 1 diabetes community. Eva shares her journey from working at a diabetes camp to pursuing a career in endocrinology. When we recorded in October 2025, Eva was pursuing her NP in Endocrinology. As of this past week, she has graduated with a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) and is a Board-Certified Family Nurse, highlighting her commitment to making a difference in the lives of those affected by diabetes.

This episode underscores the power of advocacy and the impact of compassionate care.

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Living with diabetes isn’t just a medical condition — it’s a journey of resilience, understanding, and unfiltered strength. Mo Milli’s story will shatter misconceptions and reveal what it truly means to navigate life with type 1 diabetes from childhood to adulthood. If you think it’s all about sugar levels and insulin, think again. This episode dives into the raw, real experiences only those living it can tell — trauma, triumph, and everything in between. Mo Milli, a passionate artist and advocate, shares her powerful journey from being diagnosed at age five with a sugar level of 1200, to becoming a voice for countless others misunderstood by society and even healthcare professionals. She reflects on the trauma of her early diagnosis, the mental and emotional toll of managing her condition, and the unrelenting resilience that keeps her thriving despite the odds. Her story isn’t just about diabetes — it’s about purpose, faith, and turning adversity into advocacy.

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Unlock the resilience of Dalyce and discover how advocacy, art, and community can revolutionize living with chronic illness. Dalyce was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at the age of 7. Dalyce’s story isn’t just about surviving; it's about reclaiming agency in a society built on systemic oppression and medical injustice. From childhood fears to decades of pushing her body to prove societal assumptions wrong, Dalyce shares an unfiltered look at what it truly means to live with a disability in America. She vividly recounts her diagnoses, the mental and physical toll of managing health in a system that often neglects or dismisses POC, and how her journey abroad in Ireland and Thailand offered a glimpse of freedom that she fights to reclaim every day. Dalyce reveals the trauma of medical neglect, the heartbreak of food and insulin insecurity, and the emotional weight of isolating systemic barriers, all while embodying fierce creativity and advocacy.

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