In this episode, Dr. Grady and Dr. Garrett discuss the daily mental and emotional burden that a type 1 diabetic goes through. This is a great episode to have your non-diabetic friends and family member listen to to get an idea of what you go through on a daily basis.

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Time Stamps

0:25 - Introduction: Being Called A “Bad Diabetic”

11:11 - The Mental Burden of constantly thinking about your diabetes

17:40 - The Struggle of venting to a Non-diabetic

22:25 - The Fear of Life (foods, exercise, daily activities)

25:17 - The Emotional Tax of Diabetes

40:02 - You are not your number/Chasing Perfection

47:10 - Our Mindset to Take on Diabetes

58:25 - Diabetic WIN