#533 Not That Type

Diagnosis

Hailey shares her journey with Type 2 diabetes, which began in her early teens. Initially diagnosed as pre-diabetic, her condition progressed to diabetes by the time she was 16, a challenging period as she was preparing for her senior year of high school. She reflects on the stigma associated with her diagnosis, particularly the perception that it was solely due to her weight, despite her efforts to maintain a balanced diet during the week 1. Scott Benner highlights the uniqueness of Hailey's story, noting that she was correctly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes as a teenager, a rarity compared to the more common misdiagnoses 2.

It was hard hearing, like, oh, you got diagnosed because you're overweight, because you're fat. And whether or not that's true or whether it's more genetics, that's a different story for a different time.

--- Unknown

   

Aspirations

Hailey is determined to improve her health and manage her diabetes effectively. She aspires to reduce her reliance on medication by adopting healthier lifestyle choices, despite the challenges of a sedentary job as a paralegal 3. Her recent progress is evident in her A1C levels, which have significantly decreased over the past year, reflecting her commitment to better health 4. Scott Benner encourages Hailey to focus on daily health improvements rather than worrying about long-term complications, emphasizing the importance of living in the present.

I want to continue to see them get better because I don't want to get my legs cut off because then I can't ski anymore.

--- Unknown