Lauren Bongiorno, Founder and CEO of Risely Health, talks about the health coaching company for T1Ds that is disrupting the healthcare system.
She shares the summary of her “three lives” with T1D, and her journey from obsessing about having the perfect blood sugars to being at peace with how her body works.
Meet Lauren Bongiorno
Lauren Bongiorno, Founder and CEO of Risely Health, is a nationally board certified health coach. She’s had T1D since age 7, wears a Dexcom and the Omnipod, and is a huge advocate of mental health and mindset for type 1 diabetics.
Connect with Lauren on Instagram @lauren_bongiorno or @riselyhealth.
Wins & Fails
Jessie’s Win: She got through her first semester of college! Now it’s just about waiting for the final grades.
Colleen’s Fail: BG spiked consistently with having so-called “low carb” white chocolate hazelnut spread. Keto rated but whatever they used affects me just like sugar does. So the third time (after I figured out the pattern) I heavily pre-bolused.
Tip of the Week
Jessie’s low-key tip this week is about plants, not T1D… If you’re a plant parent living in a cold climate, try watering with lukewarm water instead of hot or cold.
Now It's Your Turn...
What are some things you are doing to take care of your mental health?
Mentioned in This Episode
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- Risely Health
- ConnecT1D Adult Retreat
- Episode 105: Divorced Parents, with Tyler Bates (cool diagnosis story)
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Credits
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