1176. Maria’s Diabetes Story & Update: What She Has Learned About Managing & Preventing

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

Self-improvement, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Education

4.6 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 3 November 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Hey, Heal Squad! In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, Maria is opening up and sharing the full story of her Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, from the moment she realized something was wrong to the emotional whirlwind that followed. She walks us through what those early symptoms actually felt like, everything she’s learned throughout her journey, and the surprising lessons she learned while watching her dad manage diabetes throughout her childhood. She opens up about how she navigated the fear and confusion around her diagnosis, and the practical tools she’s using every single day to support her blood sugar, energy, and stress levels. PLUS, we dive into the emotional side of managing a chronic condition, and how to listen to your body before it’s shouting at you. She also shares simple habits she’s already teaching Athena to set her up for a healthier future, and more! Whether you’re newly diagnosed, curious about prevention, or just looking to feel better in your daily life, tune in and take your health into your own hands! HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/ Thrive Causemetics: https://thrivecausemetics.com/healsquad Get 20% OFF with this link! Briotech: https://shopbriotech.com/ Use Code: HEALSQUAD for 20% off Join In-Person Heal Retreat Waitlist! https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist EPISODE RESOURCES: Dr. Matthias von Herrath on Heal Squad: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/761-mindset-mastery-in-diabetes-and-disease/id1320060107?i=1000633980139⁠ Glucose Goddess on Heal Squad: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1019-science-backed-hacks-to-keep-your-glucose-levels/id1320060107?i=1000687084145 Old Amish Muscle Tonic: https://go.shopmy.us/p-29213449 ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

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0:00.0	I always get so excited about fall and winter fashion, the cozy sweaters, the boots, the rich warm colors.
0:06.3	But I know not everyone loves figuring out how to make that seasonal switch in their closet.
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0:25.7	confident in what you're wearing this season. You can book your session online or in stores
0:29.6	at mesies.com. And as always, I have inspoen my wish list below. I'm on a journey to heal
0:37.2	and get better in all areas of life. and I want to do it with you.
0:40.7	Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives, most importantly, our health.
0:48.1	Heal Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.
0:53.2	Coming up on this episode of Heal Squad.
0:55.8	I was actually so, so, so angry and sad, more so than I was with my own brain tumor
1:03.8	diagnosis.
1:05.1	That I took on the chin like nothing.
1:07.2	My only visual of diabetes was you collapse, you're passed out, needing people a lot, you are
1:16.0	never okay because your blood sugars are either high or low. There's so much, you know,
1:21.0	focus you have to put on it. It was just very scary. So if anybody's newly diagnosed and they're
1:25.9	listening to this or you know someone who's
1:27.6	newly diagnosed, send them this because they probably don't want to feel like they're crazy.
1:37.2	Hello, hello, Heel Squad. Happy Monday. Monday, Monday, here we go again.
1:45.9	It's another week, and we're going to talk about diabetes.
1:50.7	I don't know why I'm singing, but maybe it's because our quote of the day is coming from
1:56.0	John Bon Jovi, and why am I humming to a Christmas song?
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