#371: Is There a Right or Wrong Way to Manage Type 1 Diabetes?

Graham asked Ken one question that stopped him in his tracks - is there a right or wrong way to manage Type 1 diabetes?  The wrong way to manage Type 1 diabetes has nothing to do with your numbers. Nothing to do with your A1C, your TIR, pre-bolusing, carb counting, or CGM numbers. For Ken, the one non-negotiable your mental health. Because if your mental health isn't in alignment with your diabetes, none of the other stuff works the way it should. Fear, resentment, burnout, avoidance - will run your decisions and move you towards distrust in yourself.  🔑 **Key Takeaways** - Why Ken believes the only wrong way to manage Type 1 diabetes is mental health misalignment - How fear, resentment, and burnout quietly destroy your diabetes management from the inside out - Why great numbers mean nothing if you can't stand living with this condition - The importance of staying connected to your endocrinologist — and what happens when people don't - How grounding and barefoot training support nervous system health for diabetics - What diabetic socks actually do — and why most people don't use them until it's too late - Why inflammation is the root cause of most physical complications in Type 1 diabetes - Why constipation and digestive issues have a direct impact on blood sugar and insulin sensitivity ***Great numbers without feeling strong in your identity with diabetes isn't success - it's a ticking clock. The moment your relationship with this condition breaks down, everything else follows. Get the mindset right first. Everything else has a way of falling into place.*** **Additional Resources** - Watch our LIVE episodes Mondays & Wednesdays @2pm EST — Tune in Here - 🎯 5 Lessons You Can't Learn From Your Doctor — Free 5-Day Experience - 🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com - 📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning - 💪 Work with me: More Than A1C — 1on1 Coaching - 📞 Simplify Your Diabetes — Free Call: Book Now - 🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute Here If you enjoyed today's episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review — it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. **Podcast Disclaimer:** Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management. Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. Support the show