In this episode, I speak to Riva Greenberg whose been living with type 1 diabetes for over 48 years. Riva is an inspirational speaker, author, and global diabetes advocate.
Riva and I discuss her diagnosis story, why it took 32 years for her to see a diabetes educator, the biggest challenges Riva has faced whilst living with type 1 diabetes, and the current paradigms of healthcare.
Riva is the founder of the Flourishing Treatment Approach. FTA is focused on the whole person rather than just one ailment. Healthcare professionals are seen as partners and coaches to patients. Riva has shared this approach with HCP’s across the world.
We also talk about:
- Riva's biggest challenge faced living with type 1 diabetes
- the current paradigm of healthcare
- coping approach vs flourishing approach - what's the difference
- the flourishing approach in action
- how to have a conversation with your HCP about the flourishing treatment approach
You can learn more about the Flourishing Treatment Approach by clicking here.
You can find Riva here:
Twitter
LinkedIn
Diabetesstories.com
Riva's books are:
Diabetes Do's and How to's
50 Diabetes Myths That Can Ruin Your Life: And the 50 Diabetes Truths That Can Save It
The ABCs Of Loving Yourself With Diabetes
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If you would like to ask a question or be a guest on the show then you can email me at talkingtype1podcast@gmail.com. I read all my messages and might include your question in a future episode. You can find Daniel on Instagram and Twitter.
A bit about the show and host
The Talking Type 1 podcast by Daniel Newman brings to you interviews from members of the diabetes community sharing their journeys of the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. You’ll hear from those who live with type 1 diabetes, provide care to those living with type 1, healthcare professionals and experts in their field.
The interviews will be an open and honest insight into life with type 1 diabetes that you can relate to and also provide the opportunity to learn more about the condition. Daniel will share his insights into his life living with type 1 diabetes. Daniel has lived with the condition along with for over 24 years. He also lives with diabetic retinopathy and received a kidney transplant in 2018.
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