#949 After Dark: Dead Frogs
Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes
Scott Benner
4.7 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 7 July 2023
⏱️ 85 minutes
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Summary
Katie's story of living with type 1 diabetes for nearly two decades. Despite her challenging upbringing and lack of support, Katie has found ways to improve her health and take control of her diabetes.
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[00:01:22] Being an After Dark. [00:04:12] Autoimmune issues in the family. [00:09:08] Getting diagnosed with diabetes. [00:11:26] Thirsty for 15 Coca-Colas. [00:16:09] Fear and high blood sugars. [00:20:47] Eating disorders and blood sugar. [00:23:02] Health impacts and complications. [00:28:22] Uncontrolled diabetes and denial. [00:31:20] Diabetes and family dynamics. [00:35:22] Lack of support during adolescence. [00:38:15] Relationship issues with mother. [00:42:00] Escaping toxic family dynamics. [00:47:09] Mental health and diabetes struggle. [00:50:28] Understanding a parent's struggles. [00:55:41] Using podcast series on one sheet. [00:58:49] Reshaping the experience with your father. [01:04:01] Tubeless vs. Tubing debate. [01:05:33] Forgetting insulin pump incidents. [01:09:11] Overcoming perfectionism in diabetes management. [01:14:15] A cool giveaway. [01:17:13] A bitch session series. [01:20:05] Head falling off from COVID [01:23:45] Artistic development and passion.
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| 0:00.0 | Hello friends, and welcome to episode 949 of the juice box podcast |
| 0:15.9 | Sometimes I have so much trouble recording these um, this is one of those times Katie is an adult. She's had type 1 diabetes for nearly two decades |
| 0:24.4 | She grew up with a mom who was um |
| 0:28.8 | suffering, and she did not have a ton of help from her parents. Her health |
| 0:34.7 | was questionable during that time. She's doing much better now, and this is her story. While you're |
| 0:40.8 | listening please remember that nothing you hear on the juice box podcast should be considered advice |
| 0:46.0 | medical or otherwise always consult a physician before making any changes to your healthcare plan |
| 0:52.0 | or becoming bold with insulin. If you'd like to get five free travel packs in a year supply of |
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| 1:06.2 | drinkag1.com forward slash juice box, and you can save 35% off your entire order at cozyearth.com |
| 1:16.0 | when you use the offer code juice box. I went back and forth about this one being an after |
| 1:21.8 | dark, but I think it qualifies. The podcast is sponsored today by Better Help. Better help is the |
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