
#157: Unbreakable Bonds: A Mother & Son’s Answer - Leiland & Leigha
10/13/23 • 59 min
Have you ever wondered what it's like for a young boy to be diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and trying to manage it while living a normal childhood life? In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Leiland and his mother, Leigha. Leiland's story of courage and resilience is truly inspiring. We discuss how he communicates his symptoms to his mother and the importance of having open lines of communication between a young diabetic and their caregiver. We also delve into Leigha's early challenges in figuring out what works best for Leiland. This is another great conversation highlighting the importance of having support when first diagnosed with diabetes.
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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.
Have you ever wondered what it's like for a young boy to be diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and trying to manage it while living a normal childhood life? In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Leiland and his mother, Leigha. Leiland's story of courage and resilience is truly inspiring. We discuss how he communicates his symptoms to his mother and the importance of having open lines of communication between a young diabetic and their caregiver. We also delve into Leigha's early challenges in figuring out what works best for Leiland. This is another great conversation highlighting the importance of having support when first diagnosed with diabetes.
Visit My Diabetes Resources
Watch the Podcast on YouTube
Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com
Newsletter
"More Than A1C" - A 10-week 1on1 Coaching Program
The Free 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success - Give Away
Don't forget to check out Ancient Bliss an herbal supplement company.
Use Discount Code KEN20 for 20% off at check out.
Have a question or comment, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.
You can find the show on any platform you listen to your podcasts!
Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review on any platform you listen to the podcast, so you're notified when new episode drop.
Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:
- Instagram: @CoachK3N
- Instagram: @thehealthydiabeticpod
- Twitter: @thehealthydpod
- Tik Tok: @thehealthydiabeticpod
- Facebook: @Simplifying Life With Diabetes
- Email: [email protected]
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.
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"More Than A1C" - A 10-week 1on1 Coaching Program
The Free 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success - Give Away
Don't forget to check out Ancient Bliss an herbal supplement company.
Use Discount Code KEN20 for 20% off at check out.
Have a question or comment, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.
You can find the show on any platform you listen to your podcasts!
Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review on any platform you listen to the podcast, so you're notified when new episode drop.
Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:
- Instagram: @CoachK3N
- Instagram: @thehealthydiabeticpod
- Twitter: @thehealthydpod
- Tik Tok: @thehealthydiabeticpod
- Facebook: @Simplifying Life With Diabetes
- Email: [email protected]
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.
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Visit My Diabetes Resources
Watch the Podcast on YouTube
Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com
Newsletter
"More Than A1C" - A 10-week 1on1 Coaching Program
The Free 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success - Give Away
Don't forget to check out Ancient Bliss an herbal supplement company.
Use Discount Code KEN20 for 20% off at check out.
Have a question or comment, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.
You can find the show on any platform you listen to your podcasts!
Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review on any platform you listen to the podcast, so you're notified when new episode drop.
Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:
- Instagram: @CoachK3N
- Instagram: @thehealthydiabeticpod
- Twitter: @thehealthydpod
- Tik Tok: @thehealthydiabeticpod
- Facebook: @Simplifying Life With Diabetes
- Email: [email protected]
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.
The Healthy Diabetic - #157: Unbreakable Bonds: A Mother & Son’s Answer - Leiland & Leigha
Transcript
Welcome back to the Healthy Diabetic Podcast . I'm your host , as always , coach Ken .
Speaker 2As always , before we get started , please remember that nothing that you hear on this podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise . Please always consult your medical team before making any changes to your diabetes management . Also , I want
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