Episode 244 - Rena Rossi, MODY 5 Diabetic, Teacher, Mother, Yogi

For the first time on the pod, we have a guest living with MODY 5
(Mature-Onset of the Young Type 5) diabetes: Rena Rossi aka
@renatherockharddiabetic on Instagram. Rob and Eritrea talk to Rena
about: * Initial diagnosis of gestational diabetes during her
pregnancy in 2007 * A diagnosis of a polycystic kidney disease
while running marathons * Being in limbo between a Type 1 and Type
2 diagnosis * Having a primary care team that had a personal
relationship with her and diabetes knowledge * Not noticing
symptoms because they align with getting into shape * Having a
personality to jump in and advocate for herself * Advocating for a
MODY diagnosis when complications were occurring * Different types
of MODY * Diabetes being a genetic ticking time bomb for some *
Being a Special Ed teacher and Her Amazon Wishlist * and so MUCH
MORE! We want to hear from you. Send those questions, comments,
queries, and general diabetes concerns to THE MAILBAG at
mailbag@diabeticsdoingthings.com!