We know that being diagnosed with diabetes is overwhelmed and stressful, but are you making sure to surround yourself with people that support you through this path? Today, we will be talking with our incredible guest, Nadia Al-Samarrie,  who was diagnosed with diabetes and has experienced it firsthand. She shares her story about how her relationships have helped her manage diabetes and how she's learned to incorporate more healthy foods into her diet. She also discusses the importance of having a support system, and how being able to talk to others who have diabetes can be very helpful in managing the disease. Let’s dig into her diabetes journey! Key Highlights: [00:00 - 07:22] Opening Segment  Nadia shares her journey and experience with diabetes Why she decided to start a radio show  Nadia’s insights about CGM technology and financial barriers  [07:23 - 14:39] Nadia’s Cooking Project  How people can deal with someone that has been diagnosed with diabetes Nadia’s experience discovering her diet allows her to eat her favorite foods without consequences Advice for someone with diabetes who has friends who don't have intimate knowledge of the disease  [14:39 - 21:10] Living a Healthy and Happy Life With Diabetes  Why diabetes is a lifelong illness that can be managed with proper diet and exercise The importance of having different people in your life with diabetes Nadia shares her journey going to diabetes socials and groups  [21:10 - 24:31] Closing Statement  Check out Nadia’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Happy-Blood-Levels-ebook/dp/B086VR58KS (Sugar Happy), and learn about diabetes and how to control it Connect with Nadia through https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-al-samarrie-766214a/ (LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/asknadia_diabetes_health ( Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/MyDiabetesHealth (Facebook,) https://www.youtube.com/user/DiabetesHealth (YouTube), and https://twitter.com/DiabetesHealth (Twitter). Head to https://www.diabeteshealth.com/ (Diabetes Health), a website where you can investigate, inform and inspire. Feel free to connect with us on https://www.facebook.com/The-Diabetes-Way-105285148627175 (Facebook), https://twitter.com/diabetes_way (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/diabetes_way/ (Instagram). Don’t forget to check our website  https://thediabetesway.com/ (https://thediabetesway.com/) Want to connect with Dave and Amber?  Get in touch with Dave and follow him on https://www.facebook.com/DiabeticInvestor/ (Facebook), https://twitter.com/diabetic_invstr?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter), and https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kliff-78b669b/ (LinkedIn). You can also email him at dkliff@diabeticinvestor.com. Be sure to visit his website https://diabeticinvestor.com (https://diabeticinvestor.com) Get in touch with Amber on https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-clour-516b9b9/overlay/contact-info/ (LinkedIn), and https://twitter.com/DiabetesGrind (Twitter). Go and visit her website for more information https://www.diabetesdailygrind.com/ (https://www.diabetesdailygrind.com/) If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out! LEAVE, SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW + help someone who wants to learn more about the diabetes way is and everything happening within it. Tweetable quotes: "Most of the work that we do is that we're interested in helping people create change in their lives." - Nadia Al-Samarrie "Don't tell people with diabetes what to do.” - Nadia Al-Samarrie “You don't want to get into an ego battle with whomever you're with that has diabetes." - Nadia Al-Samarrie