Ep. 16 | Sun, Spikes & Starting Over: Part 1

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of managing type 1 diabetes during the summer months and the need for flexibility in routines.

Sun, Spikes, and Starting Over : Part 1 is all about that tricky shift into summer and how type 1 diabetes refuses to follow the same rules. Warmer days, more time outside, changes in activity, later nights… and suddenly the numbers that used to make sense just don’t anymore. We’re talking about the unexpected spikes, the patterns that disappear overnight, and the constant adjusting that comes with a whole new routine. This episode is about flexibility, frustration, and finding your footing when everything feels off. Because sometimes this season isn’t just about sunshine. It is about relearning what works and giving yourself the space to start fresh. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raisingtype1podcast.substack.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Janelle Mitchell, Aubrie Lewis

Topics covered

• type 1 diabetes
• summer
• activity changes
• blood sugar management
• flexibility
• routine adjustments

Keywords

• type 1 diabetes
• summer
• blood sugar spikes
• activity changes
• routine
• frustration
• flexibility

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