According to the International Diabetes Federation 10% of people with diabetes are living with Type 1. In this episode we highlight the complexities of living with Type 1 diabetes, including the need for daily insulin injections, the challenges of maintaining stable blood glucose levels, and the mental health challenges faced by people with Type 1. 

Dr. Marius Wasserfall, a specialist physician in private practice at Mediclinic Panorama, joins podcast host, Dr Darren Green to provide us with insights into the causes of Type 1 diabetes, its management, and the role of technology in monitoring and controlling blood glucose levels. Find out why family support is so critical for Type 1 diabetics and the keys to following a holistic approach in the treatment of this condition. 

Some notable moments: 

[00:05:06]: Causes of Type 1 diabetes

[00:09:50 ]: Technology in diabetes management

[00:13:47]: Importance of family support 

[00:14:34]: Understanding diabetes burnout

[00:16:19]: More thoughts on the use of technology in diabetes

[00:24:54]: Diabetes and mental health

Links you should know about: 

1. Mediclinic webpage – searching under Health Library https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/health-knowledge-library.html

https://www.mediclinicinfohub.co.za/ (user can enter Diabetes or Type 1 search option to obtain more articles on the section of Diabetes)

1. To make a doctor’s appointment with a Mediclinic doctor follow this link https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/find-a-doctor/doctor-appointments.html 
2. Diabetes Support at Mediclinic Hospitals (clinics and support groups, please visit Mediclinic webpage and search for Diabetes Support – www.mediclinic.co.za
3. Type 1 Diabetes
4. Type 1 Diabetes Index
5. Symptoms of low blood sugar: how it feels to go low
6. Diabetes distress and burnout: what to do about it?    

Diabetes burnout: a common but neglected impact of diabetes - T1International

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