#335: The Trap of Diabetes Perfection & Why “Good Enough” Wins (LIVE #006)
The Healthy Diabetic · Coach Ken / Graham Hubbard
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Show Notes
Is perfect blood sugar actually the goal?
In today's episode, Graham and I dive into one of the most common mental traps in the diabetes community: the pursuit of perfection.
Many people living with diabetes believe they need:
- Perfect blood sugars
- Perfect A1C
- 100% time in range
- A constant blood sugar of 100
But the reality is far different.
Graham and I unpack why chasing perfection can actually hold you back, increase mental burden, and lead to burnout. They also explore how confidence, experimentation, and learning what truly works for you can create a healthier and more sustainable approach to managing diabetes.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- The myth of “perfect” diabetes management
- Why perfection can lead to burnout
- Understanding fear of hypoglycemia
- Emotional resilience with diabetes
- Why experience builds confidence in decision-making
- Learning through trial and error
- Individualized diabetes management
- Taking action instead of staying stuck
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