#744 Shots Fired

Dietary Changes

Stephen's journey with type 1 diabetes has led him to explore significant dietary changes for better management. He discusses with Scott Benner the challenges of adjusting his food choices, such as reducing high glycemic foods like pizza, which can cause blood sugar spikes 1. Stephen is considering a low-carb diet but is still learning about its impact on his blood sugar levels.

I could just eat a bunch of chicken patties, chicken breasts.

--- Stephen

Additionally, Stephen's career shift to managing a pizza place, due to past legal issues, adds complexity to his dietary adjustments 2.

   

Emotional Journey

Stephen's emotional journey with diabetes is marked by significant challenges and realizations. He reflects on the lack of understanding and support from his family, noting that his parents were unaware of the seriousness of type 1 diabetes 3. This lack of awareness extended to his own understanding, as he initially underestimated the condition's severity.

The death thing is real. It's not a joke. You can die.

--- Stephen

Diagnosed at 14, Stephen recalls the confusion and fear surrounding his diagnosis, which was compounded by his family's limited knowledge of diabetes 4.