Ep. 10 | Digital Lifelines: Part 2
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Show Notes
Part 2 of “Digital Lifelines” goes deeper into the tools that don’t just help us manage Type 1 Diabetes… they help us live with it.
From real-time alerts to trend tracking, these devices become more than just technology. They become peace of mind. They help us catch the highs before they climb, the lows before they crash, and give us the confidence to let our kids be kids.
But with that constant connection also comes a different kind of weight; the mental load of always watching, always responding, always being “on.” And then there’s alarm fatigue… when the constant beeps and alerts start to blur together, making it harder to tell what’s urgent and what can wait. It’s exhausting, and it’s real.
In this episode, we’re talking about both sides of it. The life-saving benefits, the emotional toll, and how families navigate the overwhelm while still relying on these digital lifelines every single day.
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