Realistic Hope
Navigating the emotional landscape of a diabetes diagnosis requires a balance between hope and realism. Children need space to express their feelings, including anger and sadness, while understanding that their pancreas may not function as it once did. Emphasizing the importance of living in the moment and taking care of oneself is crucial, as relying solely on the hope of a cure can hinder proper self-care.In this clip
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Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes
#576 Hard T1 Questions from Kids
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I have a question about type 1 diabetes in a child. I've listened to almost every podcast, and you often say the body doesn't make mistakes and talk about other autoimmune diseases, but I haven't heard much about type 1. I might be crazy to think it could be reversed, but I can't help but think back to my kiddo's first few years of life. He was put on PPIs and had a surgery around 9 months that involved large amounts of antibiotics. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 3, and he is now 6. What are your thoughts around type 1 diabetes and whether it can be reversed? Where would I start? Nothing I find on the internet gives me hope, but I believe in our bodies' ability to heal.
Is there a way to cure type 1 diabetes?
Can a pancreas heal?