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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd podcast, we’re chatting with Kirk Pero about his journey with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Kirk spills on his diagnosis story, the lifestyle moves he’s made—including dietary tweaks and getting active—and the social hurdles he's encountered along the way. Kirk shares that he's all about finding what works for YOU and drops some practical tips for anyone wrestling with diabetes management. Plus, we dive into medication’s role and the power of ...
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