Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
130. DRI: The Diabetes Research Institute on Pioneering a Way to a Cure, Recent Successes, and Managing Expectations
Today I’m joined by Michael Burton, the CEO of the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) to discuss what finding a cure for type one diabetes currently looks like. We go over the differences between his time in cancer research vs. diabetes research, managing expectations of a cure and problematic outlooks, what makes DRI’s research unique, staying encouraged by the successes, and more.
Time Stamps:
- (03:55) Michael’s Background & Getting to DRI
- (10:18) Similarities & Differences Between Diabetes & Cancer Research
- (13:50) What Surprised Him About Working Within Diabetes Community
- (19:00) Lauren Shares Her Personal Story with DRI
- (20:57) Managing Expectations of a Cure
- (22:02) What Makes DRI Unique
- (27:02) Priorities & Focus of Growth
- (32:00) Matias: Their New Scientific Director
- (35:15) How to Best Support DRI & Transparency
- (41:20) How to Stay Encouraged While Waiting For a Cure
What to do now:
- Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.
- Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.
- Sign Up for the DRI Newsletter HERE
Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.
Today I’m joined by Michael Burton, the CEO of the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) to discuss what finding a cure for type one diabetes currently looks like. We go over the differences between his time in cancer research vs. diabetes research, managing expectations of a cure and problematic outlooks, what makes DRI’s research unique, staying encouraged by the successes, and more.
Time Stamps:
- (03:55) Michael’s Background & Getting to DRI
- (10:18) Similarities & Differences Between Diabetes & Cancer Research
- (13:50) What Surprised Him About Working Within Diabetes Community
- (19:00) Lauren Shares Her Personal Story with DRI
- (20:57) Managing Expectations of a Cure
- (22:02) What Makes DRI Unique
- (27:02) Priorities & Focus of Growth
- (32:00) Matias: Their New Scientific Director
- (35:15) How to Best Support DRI & Transparency
- (41:20) How to Stay Encouraged While Waiting For a Cure
What to do now:
- Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.
- Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.
- Sign Up for the DRI Newsletter HERE
Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.