Episode 264 - Lissie Poyner, T1D, Diabetes Health Coach, CPT, Creator of Needles and Spoons

In this episode of Diabetics Doing Things, Rob and Eritrea talk
with Lissie Poyner, the creator of Needles and Spoons, and delves
into her personal journey of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes
and Crohn's disease, the challenges of managing chronic illnesses,
the importance of support and education for young adults with
diabetes, and the complexities of being an entrepreneur in the
diabetic community. Topics discussed: 1. **Diagnosis Story and
Initial Symptoms** - Lissie shares her experience of being
diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 19 while in college. 2.
**Managing Diabetes and Adjacent Chronic Illnesses** - The
conversation covers her journey of managing diabetes alongside
chronic illnesses like colitis and Crohn's disease. - She shares
the challenges of managing physical pain alongside blood sugar
fluctuations and the impact on her personal and professional life.
3. **Navigating Chronic Illness** - She discusses the emotional
impact, confusion, anger, and grief of managing multiple chronic
illnesses. - The conversation highlights the impact of toxic
positivity and the need for permission to feel angry about the
situation. 4. **Advocacy and Self-Advocacy** - The importance of
advocating for oneself, getting screenings, and not being
intimidated by discussing health issues, whether it's Crohn's,
diabetes, or any other condition is emphasized. 5. **Creating
'Needles and Spoons'** - Lissie shares her experience of managing
diabetes burnout and the decision to transition to working full
time. - The challenges of being a diabetes content creator, the
impact of personal sharing on the community, and the balance
between vulnerability and adding value are explored. 6. **Building
Muscle with Diabetes** - The importance of building muscle for
women with diabetes through strength training, progressive
overload, proper nutrition, rest, and tracking progress is
emphasized. References: - [Needles and
Spoons](https://www.needlesandspoons.com/) -
[SkinGrip](https://skingrip.com/) 00:02  Inspiring Story
of Young Adult Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
04:16  Navigating the Confusion of a Diabetes Diagnosis
Away from Home 11:52  Navigating the Journey of Managing
Diabetes with Adjacent Chronic Illnesses
19:51  Navigating Chronic Illness and Finding Support: A
Personal Journey 25:06  Navigating the Diagnosis Journey:
From Symptoms to Empowerment 30:37  Transforming Health
with Personal Journey: From Google to Remission
33:41  Navigating Life with Diabetes and
Entrepreneurship: A Candid Conversation 40:47  Challenges
of Being an Entrepreneur and Finding Identity, Diabetic Community
Bonding, and Building Muscle with Diabetes
46:20  Empowering Women with Diabetes: Building Muscle
and Feeling Strong 55:47  Empowering People with Diabetes
and Recommending SkinGrip Products