211. Dating With Type 1 Diabetes: Red Flags, Green Flags, and the Truth About being “Too Much”

Dating with Type 1 Diabetes can stir up questions about worth, vulnerability, and whether you are asking for too much or are too much. In this solo episode, Lauren shows up as your T1D older sister, sharing real-life insight, personal stories from her own relationship, and the conversations most people avoid when it comes to dating with diabetes.You will hear why Type 1 Diabetes does not actually make dating harder. It simply reveals compatibility faster. Lauren explains how your relationship with yourself and your diabetes shapes what you tolerate, attract, and believe you deserve. This episode breaks down the red flags to pay attention to, the green flags that truly matter, and how releasing shame can completely change your dating experience.WHAT WE COVER:Why Type 1 Diabetes acts as a stress test for emotional maturityRed flags in dating that often show up early when you live with T1DHow shame around diabetes quietly impacts relationshipsThe difference between concern, control, and true partnershipGreen flags that signal emotional safety and long-term compatibilityWhy your relationship with diabetes sets the tone for how others show upKEY TAKEAWAYS:1️⃣ Type 1 Diabetes does not make you “too much.” It filters out the wrong people faster. It brings clarity to compatibility and emotional readiness early on.2️⃣ The way someone responds to your diabetes often reflects how you relate to it. Confidence and self-trust naturally attract healthier dynamics.3️⃣ Healthy relationships are built on communication, respect, and safety, not perfection. You do not need a caretaker. You deserve a partner who can meet you with empathy and maturity.WHAT’S NEXT:💻Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve with T1D.📧Join thousands of T1Ds reading our newsletter every Tuesday: T1D tips and encouragement, straight to your inbox.🧴Check out Healthy Sites: Post-site recovery patches designed to calm irritation, reduce visible marks, and support site recovery after pump and CGM removal.Stay connected with us: Email us at: [email protected]    IG: @lauren_bongiorno | @riselyhealthTikTok: @lauren_bongiorno | @riselyhealthYT: Reclaim Your Rise SUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf this episode helped you feel seen, especially if you have ever worried about being “too much” while dating with T1D, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find these conversations and stop struggling alone.