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
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.
Michelle Greenway
A conversation featuring Michelle Greenway - a PhD student at McMaster, registered nurse, health coach, and more. Hosted by Lucas Ilic.
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.
Dr. Hertzel Gerstein
A conversation with celebrated researcher and endocrinologist Dr. Hertzel Gerstein about many relevant conversations in diabetes today. Hosted by Lucas Ilic, the Vice President of Academics for the McMaster Diabetes Association for 2024-2025. Created in collaboration with Knowing Diabetes. Knowing Diabetes (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...
Liza Nooristani
She talks about family experiences surrounding diabetes, focusing on family dynamics, coping mechanisms, and management.
Nursing Student
She talks about diabetes care in the hospital setting, focusing on nursing management, and mental health support
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.
Sreya Raj Nair
In this episode, we explore the concept of pre-diabetes, and how it impacts the life of a university student.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
