Episode 41: Supporting Teens with Type 1 Diabetes – Burnout, Independence and Emotional Wellbeing with Angie Manzke
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The episode discusses the challenges faced by teenagers with Type 1 diabetes and how parents can support them emotionally.
The teenage years can bring a unique set of challenges for young people living with Type 1 diabetes. As independence grows, so do the demands of managing a chronic condition alongside school, friendships, sport, social pressures and the desire to simply fit in. In this episode, Jacqui is joined once again by Angie Manzke from Reflective Haven to explore the emotional side of Type 1 diabetes during adolescence. Together, they discuss diabetes burnout, motivation, responsibility, family dynamics and how parents can continue to support their teenagers without creating conflict or pressure. Angie shares practical strategies for understanding what's happening beneath the surface when a young person starts disengaging from their diabetes management and explains why connection, compassion and nervous system awareness are often more powerful than reminders, rewards or consequences. Connect further with our Guest: Website: Reflective Haven [https://reflectivehaven.com.au/] Instagram: @reflectivehaven [https://www.instagram.com/reflectivehaven] Join Angie's "The Joyful Child Within" program A monthly online art and nature-based group for children aged 5–10 living with Type 1 diabetes…
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