We've all been there - your BG has been a steady 200 for hours, and the corrections you've taken haven't even make it budge. It's one of the most irritating things in the diabetes world. So what do we even do to tackle this? In today's episode, we discuss ways to approach and deal with these days of stubborn highs.

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The many responsibilities that living with diabetes entails often adds extra stress and anxiety to the everyday worries that every person deals with. Thoughts related to our diabetes management are constantly running through our heads, and it can easily become overwhelming. So what are we to do when these thoughts overtake us?

This is an ongoing struggle that I deal with and is therefore a topic where I do not have all the answers. But after dealing with anxiety my whole life, I do have my own personal experiences to share and some advice to offer. If you also struggle with anxiety, I hope this episode can be helpful and encouraging for you!

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Feet on the Floor syndrome refers to when blood sugars begin to rise when a person with diabetes first gets up in the morning. In this episode, we discuss the causes of this rise in blood sugars and how to handle it.

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Since Serena is back from her beach trip, today's episode is a little vacation recap as well as some advice for managing diabetes while at the beach!

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Have you been considering trying the Dexcom CGM? Then this episode is for you! Serena discusses her experience using the Dexcom and some of its pros and cons.

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Our phones are designed to be easy to use, and we all know just how easy it can be to get stuck scrolling on your favorite social media app. Living with diabetes can further complicate our relationships with our phones as many of us use them as tools in our diabetes management. Using your phone to get CGM readings means you always have to have it right there with you to keep the signal, which can make it even easier to fall to the temptation to pick it up and start scrolling. So how do we set healthy boundaries with our phones and develop a healthier relationship with them? We answer this question and more in today's episode!

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Serena is finally back with a new episode! A lot has happened since our last episode, so today we're going over some life updates, as well as advice for diabetics attending weddings right now and Serena's experience dealing with the C-Word that we hear too much about.

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In this episode, Serena discusses the dawn phenomenon, where blood sugars rise at night. With this phenomenon, a person with diabetes can go to bed in range but still wake up with a high blood sugar, which is frustrating. In this episode, Serena discusses potential causes of the dawn phenomenon and ways to help prevent its effects. She also touches on the Somogyi effect and its causes and potential preventions.

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Articles for further reading:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1530891X20399572?casa_token=5c13BEAUNawAAAAA:icrpUsV-hN4aIoJJNdVOPdmKJWI0aOVCu703UIF0kxRaiF8IT7GRJg800mRW2eHT9Iy7ifJ8x9EV

https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/dawn-phenomenon-or-somogyi-effect

https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/treatment-care/high-morning-blood-glucose