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
#7 Taking Control of Diabetes Despite the Setbacks with Matt Vande Vegte
Matt Vande Vegte joins me this week to talk about how he turned his struggles into an opportunity to understand diabetes on a new level. We discuss some simple ways to have more control over your blood sugar, the 42+ factors that can affect it, and how to keep moving forward despite the setbacks.
You can find Matt on all social media platforms @ftfwarrior and be sure to check out his podcast, Pardon My Pancreas. To get more information on his upcoming virtual event go to fearlessdiabetic.com to sign up for email updates and register for free!
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