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Thrivabetic: Thriving with Diabetes
Why does your blood sugar have to spike to 300 after sitting at 50 for what felt like an eternity? And why are people still asking if you ate too much sugar when you were diagnosed? Is it really possible to thrive with such a physically and mentally draining disease? Kate, a 27 year old with Type 1 Diabetes since 10 years old, discusses her highs and lows living with a chronic illness. Along with this, she sits down with a variety of guests that give insight on topics such as mental health, traveling, exercise, diet, and life's big moments with diabetes.
Thrivabetic: Thriving with Diabetes
#9 A Late 20's T1D Diagnosis with Elysia (@typew1nderwoman)
Elysia joins me this week to discuss her type 1 diabetes diagnosis at the age of 28. She tells us how she adjusted to the diagnosis while working full time and being a mom to two kids. We also discuss how her mental health was impacted, how she found support, and how her relationship to food was affected. You can connect with Elysia on Instagram @typew1nderwoman.
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