We are very rooted in GRATITUDE THIS EPISODE! Recorded on the 8th year anniversary of the conception of Diabetics Doing Things, we have third-time guest and friend of the pod, Lauren Bongiorno!

• Changes and updates to routine and diabetes management even after 23 years of managing!

• Growing, changing but staying the same especially when it comes to relationships and marriage

• Marrying her high school sweetheart Chris last fall

• How diabetes can impact interactions with friends, family and peers; the impact of how a better relationship with diabetes can improve lives

• The importance of language in treating people with diabetes and the difference the right support can make

• Why outsourcing your authority isn’t helpful to you as active member of your diabetes care

• Actionable and accessible management changes when not feeling motivated or have too many other things going on

• Looking at yourself without judgment and where to start with that

• Leaving firsts in her 20’s: happy firsts and devastating ones

• Goals are for people who want to win once, systems are for people who want to grow repeatedly

• How being an athlete can be a huge part of your identity and life after sports

• T1D Starter Kit

About Lauren

"Lauren Bongiorno, diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 7, is the founder and CEO of Risely Health, a leading virtual Type 1 Diabetes Health Coaching company. Guided by a team of Nationally Board Certified coaches who live with T1D, Risely elevates beyond the traditional standard of diabetes care through innovative coaching programs and communities that empower T1D individuals and families to live with more freedom and confidence.As of 2023, Lauren and the Risely team have coached over 600 people and Georgetown medical school is publishing a study on the quantitative and qualitative results clients see in their programs.Lauren has been featured on the TODAY Show and has partnered with renowned brands such as Omnipod, Dexcom, Abott, Lululemon, and Nike. To connect with her more, you can find Lauren on various social media platforms, listen to the Reclaim Your Rise podcast, and dive deeper by visiting Riselyhealth.com."

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