A first on the podcast, Sylvain welcomes two guests, Kristina Morgan and Sana Ansari, both living with Type 1 Diabetes. They each have a very different journey with the condition: Kristina was diagnosed at age 7, while Sana received her diagnosis at 38, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Their conversation is both heart-opening and educational, shedding light on what it's truly like to live a "prescribed life" and how chronic illness reshapes relationships, routines, and self-perception.

The episode explores the emotional landscape of diabetes, from the guilt around food choices to the fear of unpredictable lows and highs, and the impact of the diagnosis on identity. Despite the challenges, Kristina and Sana share how their friendship and shared experiences have fostered mutual support and understanding in both their professional and personal lives.

Andrea shares her journey with Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome (PAS) and its complex challenges. Her story spans a life shaped by resilience and a relentless pursuit of better health outcomes, offering invaluable insights into living with rare, chronic conditions. Andrea speaks candidly about her experience, including her battles with diabetes, adrenal complications, and the transformative impact of receiving islet cell transplants. Her optimism and strength shine as she recounts triumphs over immense challenges.

The song that Andrea chose is Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder.

Mark raises critical questions about prevention in this interview, as Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented. He talks about his relationship with food and the changes he has made to his diet since his diagnosis. We discuss how the healthcare system addresses Type 2, focusing on the symptoms rather than the root cause of those symptoms. Mark shares his recommendations on lifestyle changes that can help prevent Type 2 Diabetes, in his fight to increase prevention of the disease.

Mark selected two songs: Sympathy for the Devil by the Rolling Stones and We are family by Sister Sledge.