Dads and Diabetes Mark Turner

Two dads of T1D daughters, on a podcast, trying to figure it all out.

(This episode was recorded via Facebook Livestream and can be viewed on our Facebook page: https://fb.watch/2nJQEGAEDP/)

Alan and Mark round out the year by discussing the inevitable shift from childhood to young adulthood. Yes, listeners, it's THAT long-promised episode...

As both girls enter womanhood within a few months of each other, the dads discuss what that's meant for their T1D's both physiologically and psychologically - and what it's meant for the dads!

And then we round out the episode and the year with a couple of sweet guest appearances from the real stars of the show, and a beautiful musical performance from one of them to take us perfectly into the holidays...

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Two dads of T1D daughters, on a podcast, trying to figure it all out.

With November 14th being perhaps the most significant date on the T1D calendar (not to mention the 2 year anniversary of our show!), we wanted to treat our listeners to some truly special guests.

Joining Alan and Mark on this episode, two incredible T1D educators and activists who have channeled their energy and enthusiasm into two incredible businesses, benefitting so many in the Diabetic community. You'll know their businesses as our show sponsors - now meet the powerhouses behind Glucose Revival and Dia-Be-Tees, Kris Maynard, and Rachael Price!

In addition to learning more about these two amazing folks, why not save a little money when you visit their online stores! Using the discount codes below, get some great holiday gifts for your friends and loved ones! Thanks, Kris and Rachael!

- Glucose Revival @ https://glucoserevival.com - code 'DADS' for 25% off your purchase

- Dia-Be-Tees @ www.Dia-Be-Tee.com - code DADSANDDIABETES15 for 15% off your purchase and FREE shipping


**We experienced a few technical issues while recording this episode, but Alan did a really amazing job of working around them to cobble together something great! We hope the trace remnants of the gremlins in the system in the episode don't impact your enjoyment of it**

Two dads of T1D daughters, on a podcast, trying to figure it all out.

This is another of our episodes that we live-streamed but also edited down for your pod-listening pleasure - so just a heads up re some of the steam-related goofiness that you might hear in this ep.

Goofiness was essential for this one though, as the dads discussed the virtues or otherwise of remote learning, something every family with school-age kiddos has had to deal with to some degree or another the past few months. It's certainly been something that's heavily impacted Anna and Ella, though their experiences differ greatly.

As dads of kids with T1D, decisions re what to do and when have largely been dictated by our concerns over possible diabetes-related complications should Anna or Ella contract COVID-19. Increasingly, though, those determinations are being more and more influenced by what might be best for our children's mental health...

Please do check out our wonderful Dads and Diabetes show sponsors...

Glucose Revival @ https://glucoserevival.com/
Dia-Be-Tees @ www.Dia-Be-Tee.com

Two dads of T1D daughters, on a podcast, trying to figure it all out.

A real treat for our listeners this episode! DaD had the privilege of visiting with current Major League Soccer (MLS) champs Seattle Sounders and US Men's National Team starter Jordan Morris, perhaps the most high-profile T1D athlete in America.

Jordan talks openly about his earliest T1D memories, his fears regarding how his diagnosis might impact his dreams of playing professional soccer, and his reality today thriving as he does on the domestic and international soccer stage!

We can't thank Jordan enough for being so generous with his time and so candid and honest when sharing his inspiring story. Please do check out all of the incredible work Jordan and his Foundation are doing in the T1D community at www.jordanmorrisfoundation.com

Also, please remember to check out our wonderful Dads and Diabetes show sponsors...

Glucose Revival @ https://glucoserevival.com/
Dia-Be-Tees @ www.Dia-Be-Tee.com

And a special sponsor for this episode...www.bootbags.us (thanks, Jordan Schweitzer!)

Two dads of T1D daughters, on a podcast, trying to figure it all out.

This episode is a little rough around the edges, as the Dads wholly embraced live streaming and listener interaction. It was fun...but maybe it's something we do just every now and then?! Never the less, the gamut got run once more, as Alan and Mark considered what our 'new normal' (does anyone like that phrase?!) looks like?

School, sports, shopping, social interactions, all come under the microscope as well as many other topics courtesy of our wonderful listeners and our hosts' seemingly endless ability to be derailed by bright, shiny topics of any shape, size, or description!

Please do check out our wonderful Dads and Diabetes show sponsors...

Glucose Revival @ https://glucoserevival.com/
Dia-Be-Tees @ www.Dia-Be-Tee.com

Two dads of T1D daughters, on a podcast, trying to figure it all out.

Alan and Mark, two men with faces for radio, unwisely decide to livestream an episode for the first time! If you're listening to this via podcast, smart move. You don't have to deal with the visuals. But you can at least enjoy the different energy that being able to see one another generated from the show hosts.

The gents begin to ruminate on the pandemic 'new normal', and how they're trying to navigate all that comes with it when you have a T1D to consider. Running to the shops, going to church, playing sports, all whilst social distancing and wearing masks - or not! Some folks don't seem to quite understand the necessity for these things, so T1D families have that to navigate, too...

Please do check out our wonderful Dads and Diabetes show sponsors...

Glucose Revival @ https://glucoserevival.com/
Dia-Be-Tees @ www.Dia-Be-Tee.com