#175: Diabetes Strong Founder - Christel Oerum (Part 1)

The Healthy Diabetic

In today's episode, I sit down with Christel Oerum. Christel is the founder of Diabetes Strong, a diabetes resource company dedicated to providing education and support to anyone living with diabetes. Christel has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1997 and is passionate about helping others with diabetes live active, healthy lives.
Christel worked in the diabetes industry for over a decade with companies such as Novo Nordisk and Medtronic. In 2015, she decided to leave corporate America to start Diabetes Strong.
Christel is a diabetes advocate, writer, and public speaker who has worked with most major diabetes organizations and websites. Along with her professional acolytes, Christel is also an expert in exercise within insulin-dependent diabetics. Her resources include her website, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
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Christel's Resources:
Diabetes Strong Website:
Diabetes Strong YouTube Channel:
Diabetes Strong Instagram:
Diabetes Strong Facebook:
Diabetes Strong Facebook Community Group:
My Diabetes Coaching Resources:
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Capítulos

1. #175: Diabetes Strong Founder - Christel Oerum (Part 1) (00:00:00)

2. Diabetes Strong (00:00:19)

3. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:12:58)

4. (Cont.) Diabetes Strong (00:13:43)

5. CGM Impact and Lack of Education (00:14:02)

6. Exploring Mental Health and Diabetes Burnout (00:22:57)

7. Managing Diabetes Without a CGM (00:36:41)

8. Exploring Different Insulin Delivery Options (00:46:25)

9. Insulin Management and Insurance Coverage (00:57:43)

10. Using Fressa for Diabetes Treatment (01:09:44)

11. Blood Sugar Management Strategies and Challenges (01:16:51)

12. Meeting Influential Person Filled With Gratitude (01:29:26)