Farming With Diabetes

About this episode

Scott Gibson discusses managing Type 1 diabetes while farming, focusing on routines and resilience.

Blood sugar doesn’t care about heat, broken bearings, or a rice field that needs water right now—so how does a row‑crop farmer keep working when Type 1 diabetes throws curveballs? We sit down with Scott Gibson to map a life built on routine, readiness, and hard‑won peace of mind, from a first‑grade diagnosis to managing harvest in July heat. We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at ...

People in this episode

Guest: Scott Gibson

Topics covered

• diabetes management
• farming challenges
• health routines
• mental resilience
• agriculture

Keywords

• Type 1 diabetes
• farming
• blood sugar
• agriculture
• health management

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