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Published Oct 27, 2023

#1050 Kick The Goat

Kristin, a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes, delves into the challenges of managing her child's condition amidst personal trials, including divorce and college life, while offering insights on technological advancements like Control IQ and Dexcom systems that aid in diabetes management.
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  • College Food

    Navigating college life with type 1 diabetes presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to managing blood sugar levels amidst subpar food options. and discuss how college cafeterias often serve processed and unhealthy foods, making it difficult for students to maintain control over their diabetes 1. Scott shares his daughter's experience, noting that despite the seemingly abundant food choices, the quality often leaves much to be desired, impacting her blood sugar management 2.

    Your kids are really going to need to know how to use insulin if they're going to go to college. That's for sure.

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    Kristin emphasizes the importance of understanding insulin use to navigate these dietary challenges effectively 1.

       

    Food Emotions

    Food rituals and their emotional significance play a crucial role in diabetes management. reflects on how food rituals, like eating popcorn during a movie, can mask underlying emotions and contribute to unhealthy habits 3. He shares a personal journey of realizing the emotional void left when these rituals are removed, highlighting the complex relationship between food and emotions 4.

    I thought to make popcorn, and I was like, but I don't want it.

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    agrees, noting that addressing these emotional connections is essential for effective diabetes management 3.

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