What happens when a CRNA’s professional expertise meets a parent’s fight for their child’s life? In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Sharon and her daughter Danielle—who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age five—sit down with Devin Holt, CRNA, advocate, and father to a young daughter living with type 1 diabetes. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 💉 A Parent’s Fight: Devin shares his daughter’s rare and early diagnosis story. 🧠 Hope Through Science: New research and emerging treatments that could lead to a cure. ❤️ Turning Pain Into Purpose: How advocacy and education became Devin’s mission. 🩺 CRNA Perspective: The role anesthesia providers play in supporting diabetic patients. 👩‍👧 Generational Impact: Sharon and Danielle reflect on living with type 1 diabetes across decades. 🙌 Shared Hope: A story of perseverance and the belief that a cure is coming. Join the Crushing T1 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390799941761436/ Follow Crushing T1 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crushingt1 Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

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