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In this podcast, I compare my earliest days as a Type One, back in 1968 – 1970, and reveal how many parts of a recent trip to South Africa were actually similar to those early days. I review several parts of my thinking when I prepared for my trip. I talk about what my biggest anxieties were, and how they were grounded in actual experiences from prior vacations over my 56 years as a Type 1. I also review important personal health metrics that set the stage for changes that followed during and after my travel. This time, I was traveling to one of the most southern parts of the planet, to a region where diabetes is an equal, if not greater public health issue, than here in the US. And, I would be on safari, where any number of things could have “gone south”. On many occasions, I was within a “stone’s throw away” from the Big 5, just to add even more drama to the experience. There were surprises before during and after the trip. Tune in for more details about my travels “Into and Out of Africa”. Also, be sure to listen in on the Premiere of Mark Short and the local Makhanda Orchestra’s “Seven Generations” at the Makhanda Festival in 2022, the year before my trip. GREAT STUFF for jazz buffs with a little South African twist! Let me know any comments you have about my “early days”, and of course, your own.

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“DEAD DOCTORS DON’T LIE”, SEASON 1, Ep6, Pt2

This podcast is the second in a 3 part series, and reviews my earliest days as a Type One diabetic. It’s an episode that is relevant to all Type Ones and Twos, who may be struggling, frustrated, anxious, dissatisfied, or just plain disappointed in their progress managing themselves. Looking back, I felt that way many times in my earliest days as a Type One. I guess it was human nature to feel that way. But the most important personal lesson that I drew from that time was, you don’t need to be perfect managing yourself, just be good. That approach ensures you may experience a longer, rewarding, enjoyable life time, than otherwise. I recall my experiences being treated by my first “endocrinologist” back in 1969. I was not under his care for very long, as he was very demanding of me back then, and probably not as demanding of himself, in managing his personal health. He himself passed away at a young age. I learned “Dead Doctors Don’t Lie”. Listen in for more details about that experience.

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EPISODE 6 PART 1 EARLY DAYS

Self-management and living with Type One diabetes has come a long way since the late 1960s. My personal story reveals highlights and many differences and details, between then and now. “The Early Days” points out how lucky you are to be diagnosed with Type One diabetes today. Yes, you are lucky, very lucky. Why? Listen in and find out! After living through decades when the science of Type One diabetic treatment and management was just getting started, I can tell you, your world will be far better organized to help you, than when I grew up as a teenager. Yet, I am alive, well and positive about my life experiences so far. You should be also. Listen and let me know about your own.

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