Pod-Alization: "Down Range" Podcast With A Decorated Army Sniper; Living With Type 1 Diabetes

 First episode of Down Range is about an Army sniper who was shot in the face

 How about a man who served as a sniper for the Army infantry and received four Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star? In the very first episode, Sergeant Michael Harryman begins by saying, "I got shot in the face with a rocket, but I don't think it's that a big deal."

Harryman now stays busy as a veterans advocate. 

“Down Range,” is a new podcast that premiered November 2 and is hosted by actor, best-selling author, filmmaker, and former Navy SEAL Remi Adeleke (Plane, Terminal List, Ambulance, and Special Forces Fox). Adeleke is superb in his role as a host.

The limited series honors the American Special Forces, bringing to life heroic true stories of combat with veterans who were involved firsthand.

“Down Range” highlights the men and women who dedicate their lives to defend the U.S., while shining a light on highly emotional, first-person narratives of heroism and sacrifice. Throughout the season, Adeleke and his co-host, former Army Ranger and Lieutenant Colonel Rich Choppa, speak to different members of the American Special Forces.

Next week's episode is about a Navy SEAL who was part of the mission that killed Osama bin Laden.

Don't miss “Down Range.”

 WebMD Health Discovered Podcast looks at living with Type 1 Diabetes

On the latest episode of the WebMD Health Discovered Podcast, Dr. John Whyte hosts Jessica Lilley, MD, board-certified Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology at the Mississippi Center for Advanced Medicine, and Jana Taylor, a medical student living with type 1 diabetes, about common misconceptions and the physical and emotional impact of managing this condition.

 In this episode, Taylor and Drs. Lilley and Whyte dispel misconceptions and explore the realities of type 1 diabetes. The experts delve into the scientific aspects, the daily hurdles confronted by those affected, and the innovative advancements in treatment and technology that transform how individuals manage this condition.

 

 Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which your immune system destroys insulin-making cells in your pancreas. Typically diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, type 1 diabetes is not just a medical condition; it's a story of resilience and adaptability, requiring a lifelong commitment to managing one's health.

Check out the full episode: Type 1 Diabetes: Myths, Challenges, and Treatment Breakthroughs

 Here are some highlights in the episode include: 

• 5:31: Staying on top of your health - 
• “But really, type one diabetes can manifest pretty rapidly. And so, annual screenings are not helpful. And so, looking at the genetic screenings at home through clinical trials are the best pathway we have to pick up on early diabetes and just being very suspicious for symptoms.” [Lilley]
• 8:05: How to recognize quiet symptoms -
• “It definitely never crossed my mind. And I don't think that it ever crossed my parent's minds either.” [Taylor]
• “And so we were all very shocked when we got to the ER and found out that it was diabetes.” [Taylor]

• 11:45: Taking care of yourself - 
• “I probably didn't realize until years later, like, what an impact that it actually had on me. And really, the way that I've dealt with it is practicing self-awareness and taking care of my mental health. [Taylor]
• 18:34: Looking into the future - 
• “I think a true cure would be something that we could say, this happens and you never have to think about diabetes again. And so, on the way to that cure, I think prevention is going to be huge and finding the patients that are at risk for type one diabetes and to stop that autoimmune attack before it even happens or really progresses and allow the patients to maintain their own islet cells.” [Lilley]
• 28:43: Advice for those with type I diabetes -
• “...I want people to know who are living with type one diabetes, is that you have type one diabetes, it does not have you.” [Lilley]