Think Like a Pancreas Chapter 2--Why are we doing this? (what's MEANINGFUL to be gained by managing one's diabetes)
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This episode discusses the motivations behind effective diabetes management and the importance of short-term benefits over long-term fears.
Chapter two of Think Like a Pancreas examines the motivation behind good glucose control. In this special episode, Dr. Paula Diab talks to author Gary Scheiner about the value of good glucose management now. Listen to learn why short-term benefits like better mood, energy, and focus are much more motivating than the fear of complications 20 years away, and why perfectionism has no place in diabetes management.
More episodes of Think Like A Pancreas...The Podcast!
- Think Like A Pancreas--Chapter 9: Taming highs and lows
- Think Like a Pancreas: Chapter 8- 101 Variables (factors that raise & lower glucose)
- Think Like a Pancreas Chapter 7: In search of the PERFECT bolus (dosing, timing)
- Think Like a Pancreas Chapter 6: Laying the Foundation (fine-tuning basal insulin)
- Think Like a Pancreas: Chapter 5: Basal vs. Bolus (what, why, how)
- Think Like a Pancreas Chapter 4: The 3 Keys to Diabetes Management
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