30 min
Experiencing Diabetes Burnout? Creating Coping Strategies with Laura Pavlakovich Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven
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- Nutrition
In today’s episode, we welcome Laura Pavlakovich, founder of You're Just My Type. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age four, Laura shares her journey and the mission behind her platform, which started as a photo project and has grown into a thriving community offering support, education, and resources. Laura discusses her mental health challenges, strategies for managing the fear of hypoglycemia, and maintaining a healthy relationship with food. Join us for an inspiring conversation on the emotional and mental aspects of living with type 1 diabetes and the importance of community support.
In This Episode We’ll Cover:
Laura’s journey from diagnosis to advocacy
Mental health impact of living with type 1 diabetes and Laura's personal experiences
Practical tips on how to manage the daily mental and physical challenges of diabetes, including the fear of hypoglycemia.
Complexities of maintaining a healthy relationship with food while managing type 1 diabetes
The importance of having a community and support system
The role of technology, like CGMs, in managing diabetes
Laura's vision for expanding her platform to provide support and resources to more people living with type 1 diabetes
Our two simple asks to help us continue a free weekly show:
Rate on iTunes or Spotify - it literally takes two seconds
Review - if you love the show, please leave a review on iTunes
Diabetes & Prediabetes Nutrition Counseling
Are you living with diabetes or prediabetes and seeking support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance? Visit diabetesdigital.co to sign up for personalized, one-on-one nutrition counseling with one of our culturally aware and weight-inclusive Diabetes Dietitians today!For additional resources and shownotes, visit diabetesdigital.co/podcast
In today’s episode, we welcome Laura Pavlakovich, founder of You're Just My Type. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age four, Laura shares her journey and the mission behind her platform, which started as a photo project and has grown into a thriving community offering support, education, and resources. Laura discusses her mental health challenges, strategies for managing the fear of hypoglycemia, and maintaining a healthy relationship with food. Join us for an inspiring conversation on the emotional and mental aspects of living with type 1 diabetes and the importance of community support.
In This Episode We’ll Cover:
Laura’s journey from diagnosis to advocacy
Mental health impact of living with type 1 diabetes and Laura's personal experiences
Practical tips on how to manage the daily mental and physical challenges of diabetes, including the fear of hypoglycemia.
Complexities of maintaining a healthy relationship with food while managing type 1 diabetes
The importance of having a community and support system
The role of technology, like CGMs, in managing diabetes
Laura's vision for expanding her platform to provide support and resources to more people living with type 1 diabetes
Our two simple asks to help us continue a free weekly show:
Rate on iTunes or Spotify - it literally takes two seconds
Review - if you love the show, please leave a review on iTunes
Diabetes & Prediabetes Nutrition Counseling
Are you living with diabetes or prediabetes and seeking support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance? Visit diabetesdigital.co to sign up for personalized, one-on-one nutrition counseling with one of our culturally aware and weight-inclusive Diabetes Dietitians today!For additional resources and shownotes, visit diabetesdigital.co/podcast
30 min