April 03, 2022

EP 31: Growing up with T1D, Social Influence and Working in a High Paced Career with Mandi Franklin, NP

39 minutes

We know that growing up with T1D holds a big influence in our life, not only in our social life and progressing in our adulthood, but choices for our future. Meet Mandi Franklin, Nurse Practitioner, author and type one diabetic.

Inside this episode, we discuss Mandi's journey in being diagnosed as a child and how she's seen a long progression in technology, the diabetes community and her own confidence in the diagnosis.

SHOW NOTES

⏰ (1:04): Introducing this week’s guest

⏰ (3:16): Can you walk us through how that was growing up with this diagnosis?

⏰ (5:15): Do you think it was almost better that you were diagnosed so young?

⏰ (6:49): How was it growing up doing these different things, and kind of seeing the progression of technology?

⏰ (8:47): What was that turning point of saying maybe change is good for a pump?

⏰ (13:14): Since you work in a clinical setting, do your patients ever ask about your Omnipod?

⏰ (12:16): So let's talk a little bit more about your your career.

⏰ (13:56): Did you ever consider going into the diabetes field?

⏰ (18:29): You've seen probably the progression of social media and technology use and kind of this glorification of diabetes online. How has that impacted how you viewed the diagnosis? How have you brought a little bit like that dose of reality to the diabetes community?

⏰ (23:01): Given the advice we’re usually given about how ‘diabetes thrives off consistency’, how does that play into your management and your daily routine with diabetes?

⏰ (24:48): How do you manage working with other people's health while working with your own?

⏰ (27:08): What would your biggest piece of advice be to someone maybe in high school or college that wants to work in the healthcare setting?

⏰ (29:05): What would you say are your best three tools and strategies for living with diabetes and managing blood sugars?

⏰ (29:05): How do you show up on IG? What do you use your account for? Where can people find you?

⏰ (38:45): Is there anything else that you want to add in as a kind of a final note?

Resources for this episode:

Follow Mandi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandithepetitenp/

Purchase Mandi's Book: https://amzn.to/3zInTBx

Check out Mandi's Blog: https://petitenp.com/Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience: https://bit.ly/3E5TX5W

Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB5ZL6R8?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

Check out our blog: https://bit.ly/3AkABcm

Check out our free resource hub: https://bit.ly/3tF2tnC

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Check out our favorite products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/needlesandspoons_?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh

*Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.

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