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#226: Boundaries with T1D (Part 2)
The holidays are here and you and I both know that T1D can make your relationships with others challenging during this time of year.To help you have a joyful holiday season with T1D along for the ride, we are going to...
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#225: Boundaries with T1D (Part 1)
The holidays are here and you and I both know that T1D can get in the way of your fun this time of year. To help you have a joyful holiday season with T1D along for the ride, we are going to the archives and...
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#224: Navigating T1D at School
In this episode, Dr. Mark chats with Sarah, founder of Thrive with T1D, about her journey with type 1 diabetes, her mission to help others, and her unique perspective as both an educator and health coach. Diagnosed...
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#223: A Discussion About Why Diabetes Sucks
In this episode, Dr. Mark dives into a discussion about his book, Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It, sharing the origin story behind the book and its key takeaways. He explores the dual realities of...
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#222: Can Gratitude and T1D Co-exist?
In this special Thanksgiving episode, Dr. Mark explores the power of gratitude—even in the face of life’s challenges, like living with type 1 diabetes. Instead of focusing on being grateful for diabetes, Dr. Mark...
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#221: How to Stop Buying Into Unhelpful Thoughts About T1D
In this episode, Dr. Mark explores how our thoughts about diabetes can either help or hinder us. Using relatable metaphors like shopping at Target, he illustrates how we often "buy" unhelpful thoughts without...
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#220: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of CGMs
In this episode, Dr. Mark dives into the ups and downs of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and their impact on life with type 1 diabetes. While CGMs have made it easier to monitor blood sugar and feel more in...
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#219: Extend Your Panic Runway
 In this episode, Dr. Mark dives into the idea of expanding your “panic runway”—the time it takes to go from calm to panic when low blood sugar strikes. He breaks down how this common reaction can feel overwhelming...
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#218: T1D is NOT a Full Time Job
In this episode, Dr. Mark dives into the idea that managing diabetes is a full-time job. He challenges this common narrative, exploring how the language we use can make diabetes feel even more overwhelming than it...
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#217: I Can't Believe My Endo Asked Me This Question
In this episode, Dr. Mark shares a personal story from his early days managing T1D and why trying to explain every high blood sugar isn’t helpful. Learn why focusing on individual highs can leave you feeling guilty...
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#216: The Worst Advice I've Heard
In this episode, Dr. Mark tackles one of the worst pieces of advice for people with T1D waiting until you're "ready" to make changes. Learn why waiting for the right moment may be keeping you stuck, and how taking...
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#215: I Want You To Be Scared Of Lows
 Your fear of lows serves a very important function. It prompts you to take action and keep yourself safe. However, this same fear can also keep you stuck. In this episode, I talk about the difference between a...
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