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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2025 · 27 MIN

139: How my parents handled my t1d diagnosis and how that has impacted me

from Empowering Type 1 Diabetes: with T1D Nutritionist Andi Balog · host Andi Balog

About This EpisodeIs managing Type 1 Diabetes really easier now than it was back in 2003? In this episode, I take you back to my own diagnosis as a kid, share how my parents handled it, and explore what’s changed with CGM and Insulin Pump Technology, parenting, and living with T1D today. It’s a mix of nostalgia, perspective, and some surprising truths about what really makes life with Type 1 easier—or not.Don't forget to leave a review in your podcast app or share this episode on socials to help me help others😊 Links and ResourcesRelated Episodes38: My T1D & life story… & how I got where I am today - PART 139: My T1D & life story… & how I got where I am today - PART 247: My T1D & life story… & how I got where I am today - PART 3 (final)Other Links⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1on1 Consult for Blood Sugars, Weightloss, Nutrition or Exercise Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THR1VE Online Recipe & Video Trainings Membership for Type1s and Carers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get The Better Bolusing Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠ to bolus with confidence and regain food freedom⁠⁠⁠Watch the Carb Counting Masterclass⁠⁠⁠ to feel more confident with counting carbs for all foods in all situations!Get 10% off storewide (hypo treatments & diabetes travel accessories) with code ANDIBALOG @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ibdmedical.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your questions answered on future episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠DisclaimerThe Empowering Health Podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other diabetes health care services. I am not a doctor or a diabetes educator, and this is not medical advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

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