Dr. David Ahn on Diabetes Burnout, Getting Off Track, and the Psychology of T1D

Neil sits down with Dr. David Ahn, endocrinologist and nationally recognized diabetes educator, to talk about what happens when life gets heavy and you drift off track with type 1 diabetes.They dig into burnout, shame, small wins, and why most people aren’t failing...they’re overwhelmed. Dr. Ahn breaks down the emotional side of T1D, why community matters more than you think, and how realistic steps (not perfect ones) help you regain momentum. It’s a conversation about compassion, clarity, and building daily habits that lighten the load...because perfection isn’t the goal. Traction is.What You’ll Learn• Why people living with T1D drift, even with the best intentions • The mindset shift from guilt to curiosity • How Dr. Ahn separates numbers from emotional well-being • Why time-in-range helps more day-to-day than A1C • How small, predictable habits rebuild confidence • Why tech can help, but overwhelm is real...and normal • The power of community when T1D feels isolatingTake ActionIdentify one small thing you can do today that makes your T1D routine feel lighter. Try the “get on base” rule: don’t chase a home run...just take the next small step. Share your reflections or reset story at https://yourbestt1dyear.comResources• Follow Dr. David Ahn: Instagram/X → @ahncall• Diabetes Doc (TikTok + YouTube)• Your Best T1D Year newsletter + tools: https://yourbestt1dyear.com • Bright Spots & Landmines (Adam Brown): https://diatribe.org/bright-spots-and-landmines • Time-in-Range basics (Breakthrough T1D): https://breakthrought1d.orgSponsor💙 Blue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Learn more → https://bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram → @thebetes TikTok → @the.betes Website → https://yourbestt1dyear.comBooks by Neil Greathouse📚 Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time 📚 Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories Available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible