Drew’s Daily Dose Podcast is your new destination for inspiring, meaningful conversations with people who are thriving with type 1 diabetes—and beyond.
I’m Drew Harrisberg—a happy, healthy guy thriving with type 1 diabetes. I’m also an exercise physiologist with a postgraduate certificate in diabetes education and management. In this podcast, I dive deep into the lives of incredible individuals living with or connected to diabetes—athletes, artists, health professionals, and anyone who inspires me to grow.
We explore what they eat to manage their diabetes and fuel their performance, how they move their bodies, navigate daily life, and the mindset that helps them show up as their best selves.
Some episodes feature a special segment called What’s On Your Plate, where my guest and I share a plant-forward meal, track our glucose, administer insulin, and unpack our real-time strategies for diabetes management.
But this podcast isn’t just about diabetes—it’s about living fully, with purpose and vitality. Expect stories, science, and your daily dose of inspiration and education.
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Drew’s Daily Dose Podcast is your new destination for inspiring, meaningful conversations with people who are thriving with type 1 diabetes—and beyond.
I’m Drew Harrisberg—a happy, healthy guy thriving with type 1 diabetes. I’m also an exercise physiologist with a postgraduate certificate in diabetes education and management. In this podcast, I dive deep into the lives of incredible individuals living with or connected to diabetes—athletes, artists, health professionals, and anyone who inspires me to grow.
We explore what they eat to manage their diabetes and fuel their performance, how they move their bodies, navigate daily life, and the mindset that helps them show up as their best selves.
Some episodes feature a special segment called What’s On Your Plate, where my guest and I share a plant-forward meal, track our glucose, administer insulin, and unpack our real-time strategies for diabetes management.
But this podcast isn’t just about diabetes—it’s about living fully, with purpose and vitality. Expect stories, science, and your daily dose of inspiration and education.
A Father’s Life-Changing Invention for Daughter Lisa Clark
Drew's Daily Dose
1 hour 45 minutes
4 months ago
A Father’s Life-Changing Invention for Daughter Lisa Clark
When Lisa Clark was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just five years old, her life—and her family's—changed forever. Managing the condition in the 1970s meant urine testing, stainless steel syringes, and a revolving door of hospital visits. But what followed is one of Australia’s most remarkable medical stories.
Her father, Stanley Clark, an electronics engineer with zero medical background, took matters into his own hands. Driven by love for his daughter, Stan retreated to his home workshop and emerged with the world’s first portable blood glucose tester—a device that would not only transform Lisa’s life, but help millions globally.
In this episode, Lisa shares the story behind the invention that reshaped diabetes care, the beautiful chaos of building a global breakthrough from a backyard shed, and how a humble Aussie dad left a legacy the world should never forget.
Here’s what we cover:
-What life with type 1 diabetes looked like in the 1970s (urine tests and boiled needles!)
-The moment Lisa’s dad decided to “fix” diabetes monitoring himself
-How he built the world’s first home blood glucose meter in a week—from scratch
-The family-run factory that couldn’t keep up with global demand
-Why Stan turned down a millionaire’s deal—and a Rolls Royce
-The heartbreaking phone call that warned: “You’ll be out of business in six months”
-How Lisa has managed her diabetes for over 50 years without burnout
-Her handwritten letter to diabetes—and the legacy she’s determined to protect
… and so much more.
Chapters:
⏳ [00:00] Diagnosed at Five: Chaos, Confusion and Urine Testing
⏳ [02:14] Introducing Lisa Clark: Type 1 Trailblazer with a Powerful Family Legacy
⏳ [07:10] The Day Her Dad Took on Diabetes—and Won
⏳ [15:06] Homemade Miracles: Building the First Portable Glucose Meter
⏳ [23:50] When Demand Exploded: From Backyard Builds to Factory Floors
⏳ [33:36] Turning Down the Rolls Royce Deal
⏳ [41:37] The Phone Call That Changed Everything
⏳ [50:08] Life After the Factory: New Chapters, Same Heart
⏳ [58:30] Lisa’s Letter to Diabetes—and Her Final Word on Legacy
This one’s a beauty. A powerful Aussie story of innovation, love and legacy. Don’t miss it.
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Drew's Daily Dose
Drew’s Daily Dose Podcast is your new destination for inspiring, meaningful conversations with people who are thriving with type 1 diabetes—and beyond.
I’m Drew Harrisberg—a happy, healthy guy thriving with type 1 diabetes. I’m also an exercise physiologist with a postgraduate certificate in diabetes education and management. In this podcast, I dive deep into the lives of incredible individuals living with or connected to diabetes—athletes, artists, health professionals, and anyone who inspires me to grow.
We explore what they eat to manage their diabetes and fuel their performance, how they move their bodies, navigate daily life, and the mindset that helps them show up as their best selves.
Some episodes feature a special segment called What’s On Your Plate, where my guest and I share a plant-forward meal, track our glucose, administer insulin, and unpack our real-time strategies for diabetes management.
But this podcast isn’t just about diabetes—it’s about living fully, with purpose and vitality. Expect stories, science, and your daily dose of inspiration and education.
