We all know that the health care system in the U.S. is flawed in a lot of ways, and it doesn’t always do the best job of serving those who need it most. Today’s guest, David Panzirer, is passionate about changing that—particularly for those with type 1 diabetes. David is not only one of my mentors but also a trustee of a multibillion dollar charitable foundation dedicated to saving and improving lives called The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. He’s the father of two daughters with type 1 diabetes and has dedicated his work full-time to changing the face of care for patients like his girls. Join us today as we dive into what he and his foundation are doing to change the paradigm of treatment for patients with this underserved chronic disease, barriers to care, and THIS super important (but often overlooked) piece of the treatment puzzle. We’re discussing:  Why being a pain in the ass to your doctor can be a good thing The impact of reclassifying diabetics into new categories (insulin and non-insulin dependent vs types 1 and 2) Which two areas of healthcare the COVID pandemic actually helped Why the healthcare system should care about the lived experiences of those with chronic illness The important role a personalized medicine approach could play for patients with chronic illness, in particular Being a voice for the voiceless   Learn more about David and his work: https://helmsleytrust.org/   Morgan’s book, “Actually I Can”: https://www.amazon.com/Actually-Can-Diabetes-Unexpected-Empowerment/dp/0578653931   I’d be honored if you’d consider donating to the Kasey Altman Research Fund through Rein in Sarcoma: http://www.reininsarcoma.org/donation-form/ (Be sure to select “Kasey Altman Research Fund” in the Named Funds dropdown) A donation size of any amount can make a huge difference! Thank you! Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kasey.altman Follow me on IG so you don't miss a thing! https://instagram.com/the.reroute    Want to collab? Email me at [email protected]