When Type 1 Diabetes Turns Into Obsessive Thoughts

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What happens when managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) starts to turn into obsessive thoughts?
Where is the line between responsible diabetes care and when OCD begins to creep in?
In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we sit down with Natalia from Kairos Wellness Collective to talk about the often-overlooked connection between T1D and OCD. Living with T1D requires constant attention, decision-making, and number checking.
For some people, that mental load can begin to overlap with obsessive thinking patterns in ways that aren’t always easy to recognize.
This conversation explores why that can happen, how it shows up in real life, and what it can look like to find a healthier balance while still managing your diabetes.
If you live with both OCD and T1D, we’d love to hear from you. What has your experience been like managing both?
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• FIND NATALIA'S NEW BOOK: launching this April!
• GET SUPPORT & RESOURCES FROM KAIROS: https://www.kairoswellnesscollective.com/
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DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen.
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