In Episode 43 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, we open pull back the curtain and share the fabulous personalities of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinicians.

In part one of our three part series, meet:

Gary Scheiner, MS, CDCES, is the award-winning author of Think Like a Pancreas as well as numerous other books that act as guides for people living with diabetes. A Certified Diabetes Care & Education, Masters-level Exercise Physiologist, and person living with type 1 diabetes since 1985,

Tavia Vital BSN, BA, RN, CDCES is the Director of Intensive Diabetes Management for Integrated Diabetes Services. Tavia is a Registered Nurse, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and Certified Trainer on most makes/models of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes over forty years ago.

Kristi Paguio LMSW, CDCES, CSOWM is a licensed clinical social worker, diabetes care and education specialist, and certified specialist in obesity and weight management. Kristi was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2000 and has specialized in the mental and emotional aspects of diabetes since that time

Learn why they became diabetes clinicians, the challenges that they help their clients overcome, who enjoys listening to Boyz II Men, and which team member would first die in a Zombie apocalypse!

What you’ll learn:

✔️The importance of personal experiences in diabetes management.

✔️Mental health plays a significant role in diabetes care.

✔️Teamwork enhances the effectiveness of diabetes education.

✔️Planning is essential to avoid challenges in diabetes management.

✔️All foods can fit into a diabetes-friendly diet.

✔️Support groups provide valuable resources for caregivers.

✔️Continuous learning and adaptation are key in diabetes care.

Chapters

00:15 Welcome and Introduction

01:36 Kristi's diabetes diagnosis

03:12 Tavia's diabetes diagnosis

08:53 Gary's diabetes diagnosis

10:34 What tools do the IDS team use in their own diabetes care?

14:27 What is the biggest challenge they face in managing their diabetes?

19:33 How do the Integrated Diabetes Clinicians stay in shape?

23:04 Why did you become a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist?

29:15 What challenges do you help your patients overcome?

34:56 What you didn't know about the Integrated Diabetes Services team

45:25 Tavia shares support for parents of children with type 1 diabetes

Resources Mentioned

https://integrateddiabetes.com/time-out-program-for-caregivers-of-kids-or-teens-with-type-1-diabetes/

Glow gummies https://glowgummies.com/

Glucose Melts

Connect with Us

🔵Website: integrateddiabetes.com

🔵 Follow on Social Media: @integrated_diabetes_services and @ integrateddiabetesservices on Facebook

🔵To work with the Integrated Diabetes Services Team , visit https://integrateddiabetes.com/how-to-start-the-process/ ,  or email info@integrateddiabetes.com

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Disclaimer

The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.