LiveFree with T1D

LiveFree with T1D

Hosted by: Mark Heyman

Welcome to the LiveFree with T1D Podcast where we coach you to build your T1D stress-management plan like a sailboat. You are the captain. The hull is your diabetes knowledge and management. The sails are your...

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#173: Tips for Tolerating with Uncomfortable Physical Sensations Around Low Blood Sugar

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#172: Learn to Tackle Uncomfortable Thoughts with T1D

Learning to sit with discomfort is a skill that can be learned, and over the next couple of weeks on ths podcast, I'm going to teach you how. I'll start by sharing a simple, five-word trick to help you deal with...
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#171: When to Pay Special Attention to Your Mental Health with T1D

Being aware of when it's particularly important to be mindful of your emotional health can empower you to act proactively. Here are three key times when you should pay special attention to your emotions and...
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#170: 3 Mistakes Your Making with Fear of Low Blood Sugar

My goal is to make sure that you're set up for success with your mental health around T1D, especially if you are dealing with a fear of low blood sugar. To do this, it's helpful to look at the top 3 mistakes you're...
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#169: Can You Be Thankful for T1D?

Is it possible to be thankful for diabetes? I believe the answer is yes. But to be thankful for diabetes means holding two opposing concepts in your mind at the same time - gratitude and T1D. Imagine for a moment: If...
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#168: Breaking Free from the Blood Sugar Cycle of Avoidance

The blood Sugar Cycle of Avoidance is  a common pattern for people with T1D, and it might be holding you back. The cycle often starts with a simple decision, like turning down an invitation due to the fear of low...
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#167: Six Signs You Have a Fear of Low Blood Sugar

You may be wondering if you have a fear of low blood sugar. Today I want to give you THREE signs that you may be experiencing a fear of lows. Sign #1: You Under-Bolus You take less insulin to cover the carbs you eat...
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#166: Low Blood Sugar SUCKS!

There’s no way around it: low blood sugars are no fun. Actually, to put it more accurately, low blood sugar SUCKS. But the question always arises—what can you do to deal with lows when you have them, without letting...
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#165: What It Means to Rethink Your Diabetes

My guest on this episode of the LiveFree with T1D podcast is Falyn. Not only does she live with T1D, but her three-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed as well. In this episode, I coach Falyn on how to let go of...
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#164: How to Find Joy in Your Life with T1D

What if it was possible not only to experience joy but to live a joyful life with T1D? I believe it's possible and I want to show you how. On this episode of the LiveFree with T1D podcast, I talk all about joy and how...
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#163: Tips for Getting What You Need From Your Endo

When was your last appointment with your endocrinologist? Did you feel that your doctor allowed you to set the agenda for the appointment and genuinely listened to your concerns? While there’s no excuse for a subpar...
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#162: How to Create an Environment to Set Yourself Up for Success with T1D

In the past month, my blood sugars have been much more stable compared to the rollercoaster ride of the summer. Naturally, my curiosity got the better of me, leading me to investigate the underlying reasons. After...
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