Keeping It 100 Radio: Uncensored Diabetes Conversations

EP 40: When Diabetes Technology Becomes a Bandaid Solution with Christine Heusser

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Diabetes technology is powerful. Insulin pumps, CGM's and now automode features on almost every system has made blood sugar management more convenient than ever. But what happens when we start to use the technology as a crutch?


Meet Christine Heusser, Keeping it 100 graduate and type one diabetic of 22 years. After years of being on an insulin pump, Christine realized not only were her behaviors not supporting her blood sugars, but her baselines were completely off, which was being covered up by the Control IQ feature. Not only did this leave her feeling burnt out and hands off in her control, but reactive in her management.


Join us in today's conversation where we discuss the beauty of technology advancement, the flaws and everything in between.



SHOW NOTES

  • ⏰ (1:37): Introducing our guest
  • ⏰ (4:11): Christine’s diagnosis story
  • ⏰ (8:18): Transitioning from N and R to a more rapid acting insulin
  • ⏰ (10:06): Was a pump portrayed as a “saving grace”?
  • ⏰ (11:42): Transitioning from your parents being in charge of your management to taking control
  • ⏰ (16:06): Management in adulthood
  • ⏰ (19:16): Using technology as a crutch.
  • ⏰ (23:17): How did that influence your relationship with diabetes?
  • ⏰ (20:08): What made you actually reach out and say, Hey, this might be something that I need?
  • ⏰ (30:02): Support.
  • ⏰ (32:29): Going through this process is not always rainbows and sunshine. Based on your goals, can you walk us through how you were able to navigate that throughout the entirety of the 10 weeks?
  • ⏰ (35:44): You did the work. How is that showing up now?
  • ⏰ (41:40): Ranking of the 4 pillars at the beginning of the program…
  • ⏰ (43:34): … vs ranking of the 4 pillars the end of the program
  • ⏰ (46:02): Results in the numbers
  • ⏰ (49:01): What is your biggest piece of advice?
  • ⏰ (50:40): Thank you!


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      • *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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