Diabetes In The Key Of Me

A groundbreaking, innovative, AI-infused diabetes album with lyrics written by Dr. Phyllisa Deroze,a lived-experience global diabetes advocate, storyteller, researcher, and most eclectic writer in diabetes.

Lyrics written by

Dr. Phyllisa Deroze

As a leading voice in diabetes advocacy, Dr. D bridges clinical reality and creative expression, turning glucose readings into poetic anthems.

Every verse captures the daily resilience, silent battles, and triumphs shared by millions managing chronic illness across the world.

TSA In The USA: Music Video

TSA In The USA blends the sultry sounds of ’90s R&B with lyrics that express the frustration many people with diabetes who wear insulin pumps experience when navigating airport security in the United States.

Created from an original song I wrote, this AI-assisted music video brings the lyrics to life through visual storytelling, combining music, creativity, and diabetes advocacy.

As you watch, pay close attention to the details. Notice the sunflower lanyard, which represents non-visible disabilities, the sign directing travelers to “Enter Here for a Pat Down,” and the airport security scanners in the background that some insulin pump users must avoid because of their devices' safety instructions. These details are intentional and reflect the experiences of travelers who must navigate additional screening procedures because they wear medical devices.

While the music is smooth and soulful, the message addresses a serious issue: the frustration, misunderstandings, delays, and sometimes uncomfortable encounters people with diabetes experience when going through airport security.

TSA In The USA is more than a song. It's a creative expression of lived experience, a call for greater awareness, and a reminder that traveling with diabetes shouldn't have to be so complicated.

Through music and AI-assisted visuals, I'm turning a familiar frustration into a story that entertains, educates, and empowers.

The Album

Spanning synth-pop, cinematic orchestral swells, and hip-hop beats, each track was trained on real continuous glucose monitor data to reflect emotional and physiological highs and lows.

From morning finger-pricks to late-night low alarms, the album transforms medical alerts into euphoric musical cadences that validate the chronic journey.

Tracklist