Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
132. The Most Important Cognitive Health Tip for T1Ds
In this solo episode, Lauren explores the connection between cognitive health and type 1 diabetes. A recent large study found that older adults with type 1 diabetes who reported severe low blood sugar events showed poorer performance in overall cognition, language, executive function, and memory. Lauren explains the five root causes of frequent low blood sugar, helping you understand the patterns behind your lows and providing you with the tools to address them.
Time Stamps:
- (01:51) Intro & Personal Motivations
- (06:50) The Impact of Blood Sugar Fluctuations on the Brain
- (08:55) Research on Memory Problems and Low Blood Sugars
- (14:34) Root Causes of Frequent Low Blood Sugar
- (22:24) Finding Your Intrinsic Motivators for Diabetes Management
What to do now:
- Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.
- Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.
Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.
In this solo episode, Lauren explores the connection between cognitive health and type 1 diabetes. A recent large study found that older adults with type 1 diabetes who reported severe low blood sugar events showed poorer performance in overall cognition, language, executive function, and memory. Lauren explains the five root causes of frequent low blood sugar, helping you understand the patterns behind your lows and providing you with the tools to address them.
Time Stamps:
- (01:51) Intro & Personal Motivations
- (06:50) The Impact of Blood Sugar Fluctuations on the Brain
- (08:55) Research on Memory Problems and Low Blood Sugars
- (14:34) Root Causes of Frequent Low Blood Sugar
- (22:24) Finding Your Intrinsic Motivators for Diabetes Management
What to do now:
- Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.
- Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.
Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.