Meet 11 year old, diabetes hero Sydney Steier and her mom, Jen. When Sydney was diagnosed at 3 years old with type 1 diabetes, they learned to navigate one sugar check to the next and all Sydney understood was she had to take medicine so she co

Episode 7: Innovation in CGM with Jake Leach, Dexcom

May 20th, 2020 19m 20s

One of Dexcom's mission statements is 'empowering people to take control of their diabetes'. George chats with Dexcom's Chief Technology Officer, Jake Leach about 'diabetes technology' and the accomplishments and technological advancements Dexc

Episode 6: Improving physical health and well-being with my manager and friend, Jim Cressman

May 6th, 2020 32m 7s

George chats with his long-time friend and music career manager Jim Cressman about personal discipline with his overall health and well-being by including physical activity and exercise into his daily routine. They discuss how focusing on fitne

Episode 5: Sarah Ayers - A Type 1, Nurse and Covid-19 Survivor

Apr 22nd, 2020 13m 57s

We are currently in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. But how does this virus affect people living with diabetes who have an increased risk for some infections? We have come to understand the symptoms but they affect each person differently.

Episode 4: You don't look like a diabetic

Apr 15th, 2020 20m 58s

“If I had a nickel for every time someone said, you don't look like a diabetic ... I would have a bunch of nickels". George talks about the social stigma attached to diabetics and gets more in depth about growing up watching his grandmother liv

Episode 3: Never give up on your dreams

Apr 8th, 2020 23m 25s

George and guest First Officer Austen McDonald discuss their passion for aviation and how Austen, being a type one diabetic, embraced the challenges and overcame obstacles in his pursuit to become a commercial pilot. A great story about why we

Episode 2: The Important Work of the JDRF

Apr 1st, 2020 22m 1s

George discusses the vital research and resources available for diabetics with Dave Prowten, President and CEO of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada, as well, a look at scientific advancements with Sarah Linklater, Chief Scientifi

Episode 1: The Introduction

Mar 25th, 2020 12m 16s

George Canyon introduces the series " Life As A Diabetic - The Highs and Lows". The series includes interviews with celebrity guests, doctors, scientists, CEO's, authors, athletes and many, many more. George discusses his 36 years living with

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