Hello everyone and welcome to Diabetic Loving!My name is Safiyah Basir, and I'm thrilled to be your host on this exciting journey. As a type one diabetic since the age of 7, I bring you my firsthand experience and knowledge. But that's not all— I am also the American Diabetes Ambassador and an Executive Leader for the upcoming Tour De Cure on June 10th, 2023. You can find a link to join our Diabetic Loving, Healthy Living Team in the show notes below. Trust me, you won't want to miss it!Throughout the years, my Hemoglobin A1C levels have consistently been within an incredibly healthy range. For the past four years, they've ranged between 5.7 and 5.4. In fact, my most recent A1C, taken a few months ago, was 5.4.It's this success and my unyielding determination that inspired me to start this podcast. I want to show everyone touched by diabetes that you can have and live a healthy, full, and limitless life.So, every week, we'll dive into the world of diabetes, uncovering inspiring stories, expert advice, and valuable insights. Get ready to explore new perspectives, discover exciting breakthroughs, and embrace the incredible possibilities that lie ahead.And today, I have a special guest joining us, Eric Briggs. Eric holds a Doctorate of Pharmacy and is an Executive Board Member with the American Diabetes Association. We'll be diving into his extraordinary work in the pharmaceutical field and discussing his vision for the future.But before we begin, a quick reminder: while we provide valuable information, please remember that the content of this podcast is not medical advice. Always consult with your trusted care team for personalized guidance and support.Get ready to embark on an empowering journey with Diabetic Loving. Join me each week as we shatter limitations and embrace a life filled with possibilities. Together, we can conquer diabetes and live our best lives!So sit back, relax, and let's get started with this week's episode of Diabetic Loving!Please also remember to subscribe to our Diabetic Loving Instagram page, YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Podcast, and all of the streaming platforms.Thank you for watching and/or listening and I look forward to seeing you again soon.Until next time! TOUR DE CURE. June 10th 2023 ⁠https://donations.diabetes.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app20046b?px=17183417&pg=personal&fr_id=13625&NONCE_TOKEN=B557292E7C547FC26B07B116E4B173A8⁠Diabetic Loving Monthly Zoom Meetup. Happens on the second Wednesday of each month at June 14th is the next Meetup ⁠https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diabetic-loving-healthy-living-monthly-meetup-tickets-623018133007?aff=ebdssbdestsearch