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Published Jul 17, 2018

#176 The Magic Wand

Colleen, a passionate advocate for type 1 diabetes, delves into her personal experiences with the condition, highlighting the transformative impact of Dexcom technology and the vital role of community support. The discussion also touches upon the dual challenges of managing both thyroid issues and diabetes, as well as the unique hurdles of parenting with a chronic illness, making this episode a rich exploration of living fully with diabetes.
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  • Parenting

    Parenting with diabetes presents unique challenges and fears, as shares her experiences of raising children while managing her condition. She involves her kids in her diabetes-related activities, such as delivering supplies to those in need, which she believes is beneficial for them to witness 1. Colleen is proactive in reducing her children's risk of developing diabetes, taking steps like breastfeeding and signing them up for trial net, though she acknowledges the risk is slightly higher for them 1. empathizes with the parental burden of not being able to "fix" diabetes for their children, highlighting the emotional weight parents carry 2.

    It's easier to care about somebody else than it is to care about yourself for some reason.

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    Scott also reflects on how his own motivations for health are often tied to his role as a parent, illustrating the complex interplay between self-care and caregiving 3.

       

    Community

    The diabetes community plays a crucial role in providing support and comfort, as and discuss the deep connections formed within this network. Colleen expresses that while she would accept a cure for diabetes, it would leave a void in her life, as much of her time and passion are dedicated to diabetes-related activities like camps 4. Scott acknowledges the heightened awareness of health that living with diabetes brings, noting that those with the condition are often more in tune with their bodies than others 5.

    If I said to you, I can magically take diabetes away today... what do you say to the offer?

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    Colleen's involvement in the community is not just about managing her condition but also about contributing to a support system that has become integral to her identity 4.

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