#212 - Managing Type 1 diabetes and thriving with it | Jesse Lavine & Ben Grynol

Receiving a diagnosis of a chronic condition, such as Type 1 diabetes, can be life-changing. A diagnosis is helpful for understanding the cause of symptoms and how to treat, but managing a chronic condition can take a toll on mental health. Tools like a continuous glucose monitor can help empower people and ease the burden of constant care. Jesse Lavine and Ben Grynol discuss the challenges of managing Type 1 diabetes, how Lavine’s diagnosis with Type 1 impacted him, how CGM helped Lavine not only manage the condition but also thrive with it, and how the medical system needs to change to help patients dial in optimal instead of just adequate health.

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🎙 What Jesse Lavine & Ben Grynol discuss:

(03:39) — A diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes

(06:28) — Getting diagnosed with a chronic condition can life-changing

(14:18) — Wearing a CGM helped Lavine reduce his insulin intake

(26:04) — Having real-time insight into how foods affect your condition and your body

(29:47) — Type 1 diabetes does not have to hold you back

(35:18) — The current medical system isn’t necessarily set up to empower patients

(37:08) — A CGM offers constant feedback that can be used to manage Type 1 diabetes

(38:13) — The benefits of having stable blood sugar

(41:25)— Managing a chronic condition can lead to medical system burnout

(44:59) — Considering the mental health aspects of managing a condition

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