
Sick of Pricks-A type 2 diabetes podcast
Whether you’re managing type 2, love someone who is, or just want the unfiltered truth, you’re in the right place. Welcome to Sick of Pricks, the podcast that’s equal parts education, empathy, and a little rebellion. Let’s do this.
Episodes
9 episodes
Episode 8: Why Being Good at Diets Hasn’t Helped You
If you’ve ever crushed a diet, lost the weight, followed the plan, got the compliments, but still ended up feeling like you failed yourself... this episode is for you.In today’s Sick of Pricks real talk session, we’re digging in...
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13:01

Episode 7: The Diabetes Comparison Trap
You’re doing your best… and then you see someone else post their A1C and suddenly you feel like trash. Welcome to the diabetes comparison trap — where someone else’s progress somehow makes you question your own.In this episode, we get re...
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16:18

Episode 6: I Love You, But Please Shut Up About My Blood Sugar
Let’s talk about the people who love you… but make your diabetes harder than it needs to be.This week on Sick of Pricks, we’re diving into what it feels like to manage type 2 diabetes around family, coworkers, and friends who ju...
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16:54

Episode 5: Burnout-Because T2D can be EXHAUSTING
Ever hit a point where even thinking about checking your blood sugar feels exhausting? Same. In this episode, we’re talking all about diabetes burnout — what it looks like, why it happens, and how to get out of the “I’m...
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14:36

Episode 4: The REAL Work of Wellness
When we get diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, we immediately think things like:I have to change my diet.I have to start exercising.I have to stop eating carbs.I have to find the magic potion that's going to make all of...
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15:13

Episode 3: Dreaded Doctor's Appointments and How to Make the Most of Them
In this episode we're talking doctor's appointments, how to make the most of those 7.5 minutes, and what to do when you feel like your needs aren't being met by your care team. Do you have a dreaded doctor's appointment story? Share...
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23:08

Episode 2: Medication Stigma and Why it Sucks
Dealing with medication stigma can be frustrating but it can also be dangerous.In this episode we're talking about:why the stigma existswhy it's ridiculous how to address it with others h...
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Episode 2
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Episode 1: Diagnosis and Feeling the Feelings
A type 2 diabetes diagnosis can bring with it a buffet of feelings. Sadness, guilt, anger, frustration, overwhelm-just to name a few. In this episode, we're discussing how to process your feelings around diagnosis, and I'll share my...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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