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For this episode, Risely coach and certified diabetes educator, Neil Greathouse (aka @thebetes), is back on the podcast today for another crucial episode. We’re tackling some of the most common (and sometimes frustrating) misconceptions about type one diabetes—everything from the infamous “Can you eat that?” to the “What’s that thing on your arm?” questions. We’re breaking down five myths that I know will surprise you and help you feel more understood, whether you’re living with type one or you’re supporting someone who is. Listen and send to your people so they can better understand this big part of your life.
Quick Takeaways:
- Five of the T1D misconceptions we find most frustrating (and why they aren’t true)
- The fine line between diabetes humor and harm–when to make a joke vs. when to educate
- Advice for educating the people in your life about type 1 diabetes
Timestamps:
- [01:12] Introduction to misconceptions and how we contribute to them
- [02:57] Diabetes jokes: Understanding the fine line between humor & harm “Some of these maybe we joke around about more than we actually educate people on.”
- [05:24] Neil Story-time: “You don’t look like anything is wrong with you”
- [07:07] Misconception #1
- [12:51] Misconception #2
- [15:52] Misconception #3
- [21:25] Misconception #4
- [25:11] Lauren Story-time: “She sends me a message and goes, Lauren, you would be appalled…”
- [27:04] Misconception #5
- [33:20] Advice for educating your loved ones
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