Revisiting the story of Maria Kellner, a person diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes which she refers to as The Invisible Disease. First diagnosed as a toddler, Maria now she shares with us her world of insulin injections, blood sugar checks, and the rollercoaster ride of what happens if she makes the wrong medical decision.

To help fight Type 1 Diabetes, please consider making a donation to JDRF by visiting: http://www.jdrf.org/onewalk
For more information about Diabetes, please visit: http://www.northshore.org/diabetes

Produced by Jon Hillenbrand and Carolyn Starks.
Edited by Jon Hillenbrand.

0:00 INTRO
0:28 SHOW START
2:16 WELCOME
3:34 T1D DESCRIPTION
4:21 INTRO OF MARIA KELLNER
4:35 Tell me how you were diagnosed.
6:49 How did your parents explain diabetes to you?
9:20 Is it hard to deal with while growing up?
11:04 MUSIC BREAK 1
11:10 Relentless Descisions
13:49 The Risk of Wrong Blood Sugar
17:31 The Consequences of Decisions
19:26 Embarassment
19:58 MUSIC BREAK 2
20:37 How long have you had it?
21:21 Injections
22:16 Frustrations
22:53 Self Esteem
25:18 Day to Day - Be Flexible
26:30 5 Years to a Cure
27:22 Donate to JDRF.org/onewalk
28:07 Goodbye

Artificial Intelligence is being used to enhance the diagnosis tools used by radiologists.  We talk with Georgia Spear, MD, Division Head of Breast Imaging at NorthShore University HealthSystem about the latest screening tools, the future of radiology, and what you need to know when you get your mammogram.

Georgia Spear, MD, speaks about the past, present and future of breast cancer screening including her efforts to create new laws to help women with dense breast tissue get the right screening.  She is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and works at NorthShore University HealthSystem.

To learn more about NorthShore’s Breast program, including info about the Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound (ABUS), go to www.northshore.org/mammogram/ or call 888-364-6400 for scheduling.

Produced by Jon Hillenbrand and Carolyn Starks.  Edited by Jon Hillenbrand.

How contagious is monkeypox? Should we worry about trying on clothes in a department store? Touching public doorknobs and handrails? NorthShore Infectious Disease Physician Jennifer Grant, MD, returns to the podcast to explain that monkeypox is not COVID-19 but we should still take precautions.

Please visit northshore.org/monkeypox to get the latest information on what we need to know.

Produced and Hosted by Carolyn Starks and Jon Hillenbrand
Edited by Jon Hillenbrand

Just like medicine, food can also cure, prevent or ease symptoms of disease. Join us as we talk to NorthShore Integrative Medicine Physician Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark who gives her expert recommendations on which foods to eat and avoid, the significance of the microbiome and the gut-brain connection.

For more information, here are 5 Ways to Bring Better Nutrition into Your Life.

NorthShore Psychologist Lindsay Fazio, PhD, helps us process the complex emotions following the July Fourth parade in Highland Park that turned into a scramble for survival. Seven people were killed when a gunman opened fire on the crowd; 39 of the gunshot victims were treated at four NorthShore hospitals. Dr. Fazio discusses PTSD, resolving anger and new fears, and tips that will help you overcome.

The article "Coping Following a Tragic Event" can be found here: https://www.northshore.org/healthy-you/coping-following-a-tragic-event/

If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, depression or stress, you can get help by visiting https://www.northshore.org/psychiatry.

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) is an incisionless weight-loss procedure that can help people with a BMI over 30 lose weight.  Michael Ujiki, MD answers all of your questions about pain, recovery, insurance and most importantly, results.  Patient Diane Helin explains how ESG changed her life.  You can also read about Diane’s journey here.

Join us for this engaging conversation with one of the first surgeons in the United States to perform the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty procedure.  For more information, please visit northshore.org/bariatric.

Have an episode idea? Want more info on a topic? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at PublicRelations@northshore.org.  Follow us on social media at @NorthShoreWeb on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Produced by Carolyn Starks and Jon Hillenbrand.
Edited by Jon Hillenbrand

Paige Larkin, PhD, Director of NorthShore Molecular Microbiology lab, explains why at-home tests issue false negatives, the best time to take the test, how to read the results and MORE.

At-home tests are rapid, and can be ordered for free from the federal government at www.covidtests.gov.  For a list of FDA-approved home tests you can purchase, please visit: www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-emergency-use-authorizations-medical-devices/in-vitro-diagnostics-euas-antigen-diagnostic-tests-sars-cov-2.  For more information on COVID-19, including vaccine info, what to do if you get infected, and Frequently Asked Questions, please visit www.northshore.org/covid-19.  

Have an episode idea? Want more info on a topic? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at PublicRelations@northshore.org.  Follow us on social media at @NorthShoreWeb on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Produced by Carolyn Starks and Jon Hillenbrand.
Edited by Jon Hillenbrand 

Are kids little germ balls for COVID-19? What kind of reactions are they getting to the vaccine? Is the vaccine safe for little kids? NorthShore Infectious Disease Physician Jennifer Grant, MD, answers your questions and more.

Jennifer Grant, MD is board certified in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine. For information on how you can get your children vaccinated against the flu or COVID-19, please visit northshore.org/covidvaccine.

Have an episode idea? Want more info on a topic? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at PublicRelations@northshore.org.  Follow us on social media at @NorthShoreWeb on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Produced by Carolyn Starks and Jon Hillenbrand.
Edited by Jon Hillenbrand