236: "I Did Everything Right, but My A1C Still Wouldn't Drop Below 7%" ft. Kenna Porter

Kenna Porter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 13, and for years she did everything she thought she was supposed to. She followed a strict paleo diet, worked out consistently, and built her life around healthy habits. But every time she went to the endocrinologist, she still couldn't seem to get her A1C below 7%.Together, they talk about the frustration of feeling like nothing was working despite doing everything "right,", learning to let go of control, navigating pregnancy and motherhood with Type 1 diabetes, and the tangible shifts that helped diabetes finally feel lighter to live with.WHAT WE COVER:Why doing everything "right" still wasn't enough to get her A1C below 7% and what she had to do instead The shifts that helped Kenna stop chasing perfection and find a more sustainable approach to diabetesThe role comparison played in keeping her stuck, and how she finally broke free from itWhy Kenna avoided connecting with other people with Type 1 diabetes for nearly a decadeThe realities of pregnancy, postpartum, and emergency C-sections with Type 1 diabetesKenna's experience navigating miscarriage with Type 1 diabetes and the message she wants other women to hearWHAT’S NEXT:📲Follow Kenna's journey with T1D + motherhood on IG! 💻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.Stay connected with us: Email us at: [email protected]    IG: @lauren_bongiorno | @riselyhealthTikTok: @lauren_bongiorno | @riselyhealthYT: Reclaim Your Rise SUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf Kenna's story made you feel less alone in the parts of T1D you've never spoken about, subscribe and leave a review so more people living with this can find the support they deserve.