S2 Ep1098: Trial Treatment for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and with 589 million adults worldwide living with the condition, this number is expect to raise to over 850 million by 2050.
The condition comes with many complications, and with the increased pressure on NHS and healthcare systems worldwide, a new clinical trial could be a major step forward in how diabetic complications are treated.
Joining Paulina on the Happy Hour, is Stanley Kim, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of WinSanTor.
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S2 Ep1097: Finding Confidence & Building Friendships
We’re going to chat today about the importance of connecting with others in a similar situation as yourself.
Nathan Hood is a member of the 18 to 35 year olds peer-to-peer support group in Northern Ireland and he joined Paulina on the Happy Hour.
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S2 Ep1096: Chatting Sight Loss & Wellbeing With Rimple Raja From Unseen Adventures
Joining us on the Happy Hour is Rimple Raja, creator and host of the Unseen Adventures Podcast.
Rimple is a mum of two teens and created the podcast as a platform to talk about sight loss, happiness, life, and everything else in between.
She spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.
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S2 Ep1094: Pressure To Be Perfect Parents
From picture-perfect Instagram feeds to unsolicited advice at the school gates, many parents feel they’re under constant scrutiny.
A new study from MAM Baby UK, as part of its “As They Grow, So Do You” campaign, reveals that almost two in three parents say they feel pressure to be a “perfect parent.”
Joining Paulina on the Happy Hour to chat about this is Midwife, Parenting Expert and Mum of 3, Zoe Watson.
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S2 Ep1095: Why It's Important To Try New Things
Trying new things following a sight loss diagnosis or changes to your vision, can be daunting.
Joining us on the Happy Hour to chat about opening yourself up to new experiences and how it can help grow your confidence, is Emmy Anstee.
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