16. Qiana's T1D journey with body image, the entertainment industry, and finding her path

16. Qiana's T1D journey with body image, the entertainment industry, and finding her path

Author: Meg Cremins December 10, 2025 Duration: 40:04

In this episode, Qiana Drew shares her personal journey of living with type 1 diabetes while navigating body image, the pressures of the entertainment industry, parenting, and living her best life.

We talk through:

-Qiana's diagnosis as she was striving to be a pop star

-Her early journey with T1D of omitting insulin, body image, and overcoming big challenges

-How Qiana found a new path of health and wellness

-Raising a daughter with T1D


If you are struggling with omitting insulin, body image, or disordered eating, please reach out to a healthcare professional. Here are some additional resources.


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This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan.


Meg Cremins brings a quarter-century of lived experience with Type 1 Diabetes to her work as a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer, and she channels all of that into Is Butter a Carb? | T1D, Nutrition, & Health Conversations. Forget about rigid rules and perfect diets; this is a place for the real, often messy, talk about what it means to care for your body. Episodes dive into the daily intricacies-like navigating blood sugar swings, the interplay of insulin with different foods, or how stress and hormones throw a wrench into the best-laid plans. You’ll find practical, evidence-based strategies that focus on addition rather than restriction, all aimed at fostering a healthier relationship with food and movement. The conversations are grounded in both professional knowledge and personal understanding, offering a unique blend of science and empathy. Tune into this podcast for a candid exploration of health that acknowledges burnout, tackles body image, and ultimately seeks sustainable ways to live well, without the noise and judgment found elsewhere. It’s a resource built on honesty, for anyone looking to move beyond oversimplified answers.
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