Episode 283 - Traveling & Relationships with Diabetes with Tanner Saunders

In this episode of Diabetes Doing Things, Tanner Saunders shares
his personal journey of being diagnosed with diabetes at a young
age, highlighting the intersection of travel, diabetes management,
and finding a supportive community. The conversation also includes
stories about him and his partner, who both have diabetes and work
in the journalism industry, emphasizing their synchronized approach
to managing their health condition. Additionally, the episode
explores his experience working in travel while living with
diabetes, discussing the challenges and strategies involved in
traveling with the condition. Topics discussed: * Personal Journey
with Diabetes * Being diagnosed with diabetes at a young age *
Embracing self-reliance and independence in managing insulin
injections * Importance of empowerment and self-care in living with
diabetes * Normalizing diabetes in small-town communities and
schools * Challenges of explaining the condition to peers and
adults * Balancing freedom and support from parents * Relationship
Dynamics with Diabetes * Couple's experiences: Meeting through work
and bonding over diabetes * Synchronized management using Omnipod
and DexCom * Navigating conflicts and daily life while supporting
each other * Traveling with Diabetes * Informing airline staff
about the condition * Managing supplies and blood sugar levels
during flights * Travel accessibility regardless of financial
status * Setting goals, utilizing resources like the Points Guy,
and using credit cards for travel benefits * Exploring local and
international destinations for personal growth * Finding joy in
travel experiences despite challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic
References: The Points Guy Omnipod DexCom  Tanner Saunders'
Instagram 00:00  Exploring the World with Diabetes: A Special
Guest on Travel Stories 00:03  Exploring the Connection
Between Travel, Independence, and Diabetes with Tanner Saunders
03:05  Growing Up with Diabetes: A Journey of Independence and
Community Support 07:53  Navigating Diabetes Advocacy and
Independence from a Young Age 14:58  A Unique Love Story:
Navigating a Relationship with Diabetes Together 18:39 
Navigating Independence and Partnership with Diabetes: A Heartfelt
Journey 26:41  Navigating Travel as a Diabetic: Personal
Experiences and Tips 31:43  Navigating Air Travel with
Diabetes: Personal Experiences and Precautions 35:38 
Traveling with Diabetes: Tips and Tricks for Staying Prepared
42:20  Unlocking Travel Experiences: Tips and Inspiration
50:05  Exploring the Mundane to Find Marvelous Experiences: An
Inspiring Conversation with Tanner Saunders 54:24  Empowering
Pride Message with a Call to Action