cover of episode Case #22: Mila
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Dr. Arti Thungadu
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Katie
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Lauren Bright Pacheco
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Mila Clarke
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Mila Clarke：文章详细描述了Mila Clarke在25岁时被误诊为2型糖尿病的经历，以及在随后的五年里，她为控制血糖所做的巨大努力，包括严格的饮食控制、高强度的运动以及服用药物，但效果始终不佳。她还描述了在生活中遇到的社会偏见，以及由此产生的沮丧、羞愧和自我怀疑。最终，她被确诊为LADA（成人迟发性自身免疫性糖尿病），这是一种进展缓慢的1型糖尿病。Mila的经历突出了早期准确诊断的重要性，以及患者在寻求医疗帮助时可能面临的挑战。她呼吁医疗系统更加关注患者的体验，并提供更以患者为中心的治疗方案。 Katie：作为Mila Clarke多年的挚友，Katie见证了Mila在被误诊后的痛苦挣扎，并给予了她持续的支持和鼓励。Katie的叙述从侧面反映了Mila的病情对她的生活和情绪的影响，以及朋友在陪伴和支持患者方面所起到的重要作用。 Lauren Bright Pacheco：Lauren Bright Pacheco作为节目的主持人，对Mila Clarke的经历进行了梳理和总结，并穿插了对糖尿病相关知识的科普，以及对医疗保健现状的反思。她引导听众关注慢性病患者的困境，并呼吁提高对慢性病的认识和理解。 Dr. Arti Thungadu：内分泌科医生Arti Thungadu对不同类型的糖尿病进行了专业的解释，并强调了早期准确诊断的重要性，以及种族、性别和体型等因素对医疗保健公平性的影响。她指出，LADA容易被误诊为2型糖尿病，这需要医生提高警惕，并进行更全面的检查。她还强调了以患者为中心的医疗保健的重要性，以及对患者进行充分的沟通和理解。

Deep Dive

Key Insights

Why did Mila feel she had failed in managing her health?

She felt she had failed because she was doing all the right things health-wise but still struggled with a disease that affected every minute of her day, making her feel like she needed a different body to cope.

What is the main takeaway Mila wants people to understand from her story?

Mila emphasizes the importance of fighting for oneself and trusting one's instincts about their body. She advises not to stop pushing for answers if something feels off, even if it takes time.

How did Mila and her best friend Katie strengthen their friendship?

Mila and Katie's friendship deepened over time as they shared life's ups and downs together. They lived together in college, which provided a strong foundation for their close relationship.

What chronic illness does Mila have, and how long was she misdiagnosed?

Mila has latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), a slow-progressing form of type 1 diabetes. She was misdiagnosed for five years before receiving a proper diagnosis.

What role did gardening play in Mila's life?

Gardening is a significant passion for Mila. She enjoys growing her own produce and finds it gratifying, especially since she lives in a city where greenery is scarce.

Chapters
Mila experiences a sudden fainting episode, setting off a chain of events that lead to a shocking diagnosis.
  • Mila faints while making breakfast, an event she finds alarming.
  • The episode introduces the theme of fighting an unknown enemy, which is a recurring motif throughout the episode.

Shownotes Transcript

In her mid-20s and thriving in a fast-paced communications job, Mila Clarke began experiencing symptoms reminiscent of those her mom had managed with diabetes for years. However, as time went on, it became clear that this was different. Little did she know, her life was about to take a significant turn, leading her on an unexpected journey with a chronic illness she never saw coming.

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