S2E3 - Diabetes Healthcare: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

In this episode, all your hosts dive into their personal experiences working through the healthcare system while living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).  Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on our struggles with feelings of shame and isolation, problematic encounters with healthcare professionals, and the importance of empathetic support over judgment. Whether you are T1D or a healthcare professional, we know this conversation will offer valuable insight on the journey to better diabetes management and care. Timestamps: 01:08 Introduction & Shoutout to Healthcare Professionals 02:19 Personal Struggles with Shame & Isolation 06:57 Scare Tactics Don’t Work 11:20 Numbers Aren’t Everything 13:00 Just How Likely are Diabetes-Related Complications? 15:22 Care Approach That Does Work 19:44 You Don’t Have to Be Perfect 24:05 For Anyone in Healthcare..please hear this 27:52 Cringey Pump Analogy from Emilee’s Endo 36:47 T1Ds Have Higher Risk for Anxiety 43:30 Final Takeaways, with A Positive Spin 49:08 Daily Dose! **Disclaimer: Nothing on this podcast is a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Always consult your physician, endocrinologist, or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin, or healthcare plan. __________ Under the Insulin is brought to you by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I Challenge Diabetes (ICD)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youth Council. For more information about I Challenge Diabetes visit: ⁠⁠www.ichallengediabetes.org⁠⁠ & be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for the ICD newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay up-to date on upcoming programs and events for T1Ds ⁠ JOIN THE ICD COMMUNITY: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ If you got anything out of this episode, please be sure to RATE & REVIEW to help us reach more T1Ds and impact as many lives as possible 💛