In this uplifting and empowering episode, The Diabetic Mammy dives into lifestyle medicine—a powerful, evidence-based approach to supporting diabetes management through everyday choices.
Host Catherine shares how small, intentional changes in nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and community can improve life with diabetes.
From turning playtime into exercise to swapping white rice for quinoa, Catherine offers practical, real-life examples tailored for busy parents. She also explores the six pillars of lifestyle medicine - nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, avoiding risky substances, and social connection - while gently reminding listeners that progress, not perfection, is what truly matters.
You’ll hear honest stories, quick wins, and motivational tips designed to make healthy living feel do-able, even on the hardest days. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years into the journey, this episode will leave you feeling supported, informed, and hopeful.
And if after listening, you wish to do some reading, this booklet might be a good starting point: https://lifestylemedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Pillar-Booklet.pdf
The Diabetic Mammy is the heartfelt, no-nonsense podcast where type 1 diabetes meets motherhood, community, and a whole lot of real talk. Hosted by Catherine, a mammy navigating the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes, each episode blends personal insight with practical wisdom, offering support for parents, carers, and anyone living with or loving someone with diabetes. From tech transitions and hospital diagnoses to school lunches and stolen sleep, this podcast embraces the messy, meaningful moments that make up life with chronic illness. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a seasoned warrior, The Diabetic Mammy is your space to feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Connect with Catherine by email on catherine@abundantlydiabetes.com or reach her on Instagram: abundantlydiabetes
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