Parenting a Child with Type 1 Diabetes Advocacy, Empowerment, and Health Strategies With Kirstin Bolt

Kirstin Bolt Bio:Kirstin Bolt is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Type 1 mom.Her own messy health journey lead her to discover the power of root level health, and its modalities, while going all-in on a clean lifestyle.At first, it was about her own path to wellness, but radically evolved when she started walking with her daughter after an unexpected, life-changing diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes. From learning to appreciate what’s at the end of their forks, in and on their bodies, and in their home to emotional and spiritual wellness, they've pioneered a new way forward and claimed joy despite the chaos of living with autoimmune disease. These experiences have fueled a missional life of advocacy and education to help others do the same because when we know better, we do better.Contact Kirstin:Instagram - @lowtoxmamalifeEmail - [email protected] Your Hosts:⁠Dr. Keith Brennan⁠⁠Rob Stein⁠Summary:In this episode of the Achieving Peak Performance podcast, Dr. Keith Brennan and Kirstin discuss the challenges and triumphs of navigating life with a child diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Kirstin shares her family's journey, from recognizing early symptoms to making significant dietary changes and becoming advocates for their child's health. The conversation emphasizes the importance of education, empowerment, and finding balance in parenting while managing a chronic condition. Kirstin's insights provide hope and encouragement for parents facing similar challenges.Takeaways:Type 1 diabetes can be diagnosed early with awareness of symptoms.Dietary changes are crucial in managing Type 1 diabetes.Parents must become advocates for their child's health.Understanding root causes can lead to better management of diabetes.Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are essential tools for diabetes management.Empowerment and education are key for children with diabetes.Finding balance in dietary choices is important for emotional well-being.The journey of managing diabetes is a long-term commitment.Parents should trust their intuition and challenge the system when necessary.Joy can be found in the process of parenting and managing health challenges.