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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#161: Tips for Dealing with Fear of Low Blood Sugar

This week on the LiveFree with T1D podcast, I chat with Stefano, a college senior. Since starting college, Stefano has been dealing with anxiety around hypoglycemia. At times, it's been paralyzing for him. Stefano...
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#160: Why Community is Critical for People with T1D

The diabetes community is vast and varied. In the latest episode of the LiveFree with T1D podcast, we explore an exceptional part of it.My guest is Neil Greathouse. He’s not just talented; he’s dedicated. Over the...
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#159: How to Prioritize Self-Care in Your Life with T1D

Life can feel chaotic, and it can seem like the demands are coming at you from all sides. And then your blood sugars don't cooperate, making things even more challenging.   Here's a secret. When you take time to take...
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#158: Dr. Mark's August 2023 T1D Management: Going Off the Grid

Each month, I reflect on my biggest wins, learnings, and challenges over the past 30 days with type 1 diabetes. Come along for the ride as I give you a recap of the highs and lows of my diabetes management in August...
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#157: Practical Tools to Manage T1D Without Letting It Take Over Your Life

Do you ever feel like your life is all about type 1 diabetes? You’re not alone. Living with T1D is a full-time job, and it can feel overwhelming, especially if you also work in the diabetes field. Here’s the good...
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#156: Exploring the 'Disability' Label in T1D

In this episode, Dr. Mark dives into the often debated topic: is T1D a "disability"? While the dictionary has its definition, the real impact lies in how such a label affects our emotional well-being and...
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#155: How to Simplify Your Life with T1D

How can you create an environment to set you up for success in your life with T1D? Once that's in place, navigating life with T1D becomes so much simpler! In the latest episode of the LiveFree with T1D Podcast, I...
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#154: A1C vs TIR: Let's Break it Down

In this episode, we're breaking down some important topics that touch the lives of every T1D out there: A1C and time-in-range (TIR). Topics Discussed: Dr. Mark's own experiences sharing his TIR on Instagram and the...
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#153: Dr. Mark's July 2023 T1D Management: Trying a New Insulin Pump

Each month, I reflect on my biggest wins, learnings, and challenges over the past 30 days with type 1 diabetes. Come along for the ride as I give you a recap of the highs and lows of my diabetes management in July...
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#152: How To Get Back To Feeling Normal Again

Remember being a teen, when all you wanted was to fit in? Living with T1D, or loving someone who does, can make feeling "normal" a real challenge. Emotions, friendships, and how we see ourselves can all get mixed up...
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#151: Watch Your Language (About T1D)

On this week's episode of the LiveFree with T1D podcast, I coach Catherine to pay attention to the words she uses when talking about T1D. It seems she has developed a habit of using certain words that, upon closer...
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#150: Weight Loss with T1D

The numbers on the scale can be a big source of stress for people with T1D. It just adds to the mental and emotional load that diabetes already brings. But what can we do about it? Meet Jeff. He's a former pro...
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