In this episode we discuss:

Having a family history of diabetes and being diagnosed as a younger person
Advocating for yourself and finding information when medical providers are not addressing your concerns
Dealing with and noticing signs of diabetes burn out
Diabetes tech and medications
Diagnostic tests including auto-antibodies and c-peptide tests
Types of diabetes and considering a "spectrum" of diabetes diagnoses
Talking to your kids and family about diabetes, your self care, and the genetic component of diabetes
Addressing medication stigma and preventing complications with medication use

Resources:

Follow Jacquean on Instagram: @sugarandspice.t2d
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) https://tcoyd.org/

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DISCLAIMER: We are dietitians and diabetes educators but we are not YOUR dietitians and diabetes educators. The information provided in this podcast is not intended as individualized medical advice, nor is it a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. If you have a medical concern, go to your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment.