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 diab...
In this episode, Dr. Mark talks with Anthony, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 19 years. His journey has taken him from a hands-off approach to a complete transformation after a life-threatening low blood sugar event. We talk about his resistance to diabetes technology, how a severe hypo forced him to change, and the role his wife played in helping him rebuild trust in his diabetes management.
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#236: Overcoming Fear & Finding Balance
In this episode, Dr. Mark talk with Cynthia, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for nearly 30 years. She shares her diagnosis story, the fear-based messages she received from doctors, and how those words have stuck with her ever since. They dive into the realities of managing diabetes while working in a high-pressure career, the mental energy it takes to "hide" diabetes, and how she’s working through the anxiety of complications.
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#235: Overcoming Hypo Anxiety & Taking Back Control
In this episode, Dr. Mark sits down with Oliver, who has been living with type 1 diabetes for 20 years. They talk about the mental and emotional challenges that come with diabetes, from the constant “kid on your shoulder” to the anxiety around lows and exercise. Oliver shares his experiences as an athlete and entrepreneur, the lessons he’s learned from severe hypos, and how he’s built a mindset of acceptance rather than resistance.
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#234: From Hiding T1D to Owning It
What was life with type 1 diabetes like before home glucose meters, fast-acting insulin, or CGMs? In this episode, Dr. Mark talks to Bob, who has been living with T1D for over five decades. Diagnosed in 1972, Bob takes us through his journey of navigating college, sports, and a career with little guidance on diabetes management. He opens up about how he used to keep his diabetes a secret at work, how a major complication changed everything, and how he went from staying quiet to becoming an advocate—including introducing President Biden at the White House.
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#233: From Rebellion to Resilience with Type 1 Diabetes
Alex was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the middle of another medical crisis—hospitalized with bacterial meningitis at age 12, he had no idea what was coming. Like many teens, he struggled with acceptance, ignored his diabetes, and paid the price with multiple hospital visits. But after moving out on his own, he had a wake-up call.
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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 mindset. The rudder is your behavior and the crew is your support team.
If you build the five parts of your stress management plan correctly, you'll find smooth sailing with T1D. Every week we help a person with T1D just like you optimize their sailboat.
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