LiveFree with T1D

My guest on this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast is Krystle Samai. Krystle has been living with T1D since she was 9 years old and she has participated in over 100 clinical trials in the diabetes space. In this episode, Krystle tells us about her experience with clinical trials and how they have helped her. She gives some tips about how you can get involved in the exciting world of diabetes-related clinical trials. This is a conversation that you don't want to miss!

Thanks to Vertex Pharmaceuticals for making this episode possible!

Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It can now be purchased on Amazon or on my website, www.thediabetespsychologist.com/book. Follow The Diabetes Psychologist on Instagram @thediabetespsychologist and join The Diabetes Psychologist Community on Facebook.

Dream big because you do do anything in life with T1D. This includes playing linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Just ask Brandon Green. Diagnosed with T1D a boy in Texas, football became part of his life at a young age. After playing for Rice University in Houston, he was drafted in 2003 by the Jacksonville Jaguars and then went on to play for the St. Louis Rams and the Seattle Seahawks. In this episode of the podcast, Brandon talks about how he managed his blood sugars while playing football at this level, and offers some great advice to anyone who wonders if they can accomplish big things if they have T1D.

Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It can now be purchased on Amazon or on my website, www.thediabetespsychologist.com/book. Follow The Diabetes Psychologist on Instagram @thediabetespsychologist and join The Diabetes Psychologist Community on Facebook.

My guest on this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast is Dave Walton, the CEO of the T1D Exchange. You have probably heard about the T1D Exchange and are curious about what they do. Dave breaks it down for us in this episode. You'll learn about the work that the T1D Exchange is doing to help doctors and people with diabetes better serve the T1D community.

Thanks to Vertex Pharmaceuticals for making this episode possible!

Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It can now be purchased on Amazon or on my website, www.thediabetespsychologist.com/book. Follow The Diabetes Psychologist on Instagram @thediabetespsychologist and join The Diabetes Psychologist Community on Facebook.

In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast, I challenge you to think bigger about your life with T1D. You want to show up in the world, without letting diabetes get in the way. But we all know that, sometimes, it does. Identifying and living out your values can be the leverage you need to accomplish big things, without T1D stopping you. I show you how to use your values to your advantage on this episode of the podcast.

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In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast, I tell you why your diabetes is not special (even though you think it is!). You'll learn the reasons why you tell yourself that the stress you experience with T1D is different from everybody else's stress, and why telling yourself this story is not helpful. Then I'll give you some strategies you can use to see that your diabetes isn't special, and you'll learn how this approach will help you thrive!

Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It can now be purchased on Amazon or on my website, www.thediabetespsychologist.com/book. Follow The Diabetes Psychologist on Instagram @thediabetespsychologist and join The Diabetes Psychologist Community on Facebook.

In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast, I talk about why it takes work to manage the stress of living with T1D, and why putting in the work is an investment worth making. You have all kinds of excuses as to why you can't focus on your mental health, but none of them hold water. In this episode, I give you easy ways that you can invest in your emotional health with T1D and get a guaranteed return.

Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It can now be purchased on Amazon or on my website, www.thediabetespsychologist.com/book. Follow The Diabetes Psychologist on Instagram @thediabetespsychologist and join The Diabetes Psychologist Community on Facebook.

In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast, I talk about how you can think bigger in your life with T1D. Do you ever get fixated on NOT feeling burned out, stressed out, or overwhelmed with T1D? Working on your mental health in this way is important, but it is not enough. In this episode I talk about why getting rid of negative emotions is not enough, and I give you some practical tips for thinking bigger with your T1D + mental health.

Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It can now be purchased on Amazon or on my website, www.thediabetespsychologist.com/book. Follow The Diabetes Psychologist on Instagram @thediabetespsychologist and join The Diabetes Psychologist Community on Facebook.

In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast, I talk about how you can plan for managing T1D so that it doesn't get in your way. I'll give you some logistical tips and mindset hacks you can use so you can be prepared for anything T1D throws your way, without letting the stress and worry hold you back. After listening to this episode, you'll know exactly what you need to do to reduce the burden of planning in your life with T1D. 

Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It can now be purchased on Amazon or on my website, www.thediabetespsychologist.com/book. Follow The Diabetes Psychologist on Instagram @thediabetespsychologist and join The Diabetes Psychologist Community on Facebook.

In this episode of The Diabetes Psychologist Podcast, I talk about what you can do if your therapist does not understand type 1 diabetes. I give you practical tips for helping your therapist learn about your experience with T1D so they can give you the support you need. After listening to this episode, you'll have the tools and resources to get the most out of therapy.

Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It can now be purchased on Amazon or on my website, www.thediabetespsychologist.com/book. Follow The Diabetes Psychologist on Instagram @thediabetespsychologist and join The Diabetes Psychologist Community on Facebook.

My book, Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It, is available on Amazon or from my website, www.thediabetespsychologist.com/book. Follow The Diabetes Psychologist on Instagram @thediabetespsychologist and join The Diabetes Psychologist Community on Facebook.