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Published Feb 16, 2022

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Rebekah shares her empowering journey as a Canadian mother managing her child's type 1 diabetes, navigating the challenges of insulin adjustments, healthcare systems, and her cultural experiences, in an engaging conversation full of humor and heartfelt insights with host Scott Benner.
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  • Parental Instincts

    Parental instincts play a crucial role in managing a child's diabetes, as illustrates through her experiences. She describes the moment she decided to trust her judgment over medical advice, leading to significant improvements in her child's blood sugar levels 1. Rebekah emphasizes the importance of being proactive and assertive in healthcare settings, noting how she learned to navigate conversations with medical professionals to advocate for her child's needs 2.

    I just see too many people shrink in this situation when the situation needs them to be more.

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    Her story highlights the empowerment that comes from taking informed risks and trusting one's instincts in diabetes management 3.

       

    Looping and Pumping

    The use of diabetes technologies like looping and pumps can significantly enhance diabetes management, as shares. She recounts her journey of setting up a looping system, inspired by community discussions and resources that helped her understand the nuances of the technology 4. Despite financial and bureaucratic hurdles, Rebekah's determination to secure a pump for her child underscores the challenges many face in accessing diabetes care 5.

    You're fascinating to me because you're probably like me. The way I talk really resonated with you.

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    Her story reflects the importance of persistence and self-education in navigating diabetes management tools 6.

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