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Celiac, Type 1 Diabetes, and the GLP-1 Conversation We Need to Have featuring Lorin Smith

Season 2 Episode 44 Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Description

What does it really look like to live with more than one chronic condition?

In this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped, Jenny Finke is joined by Lorin Smith, creator of Good Gluten Free Grub. Lorin lives with both celiac disease and type 1 diabetes, and she’s built a powerful community through her content on social media, her podcast, and gluten-free events in Utah.

We talk honestly about managing both conditions, from the daily realities of food and blood sugar management to the emotional weight of trying to feel “normal.”

We also deep dive into GLP-1 medications, and Lorin shares her personal experience with the wonder drug, including how it has impacted how she manages her celiac and diabetes symptoms, and some of the surprise side effects it's had in her overall health journey, and how she thinks it could help others struggling with chronic disorders.

In This Episode, We Cover:

  • The stress of managing two chronic conditions: celiac disease and type 1 diabetes
  • Lorin’s experience using GLP-1 medications
  • What to consider if you’re curious about GLP-1s and you have celiac or type 1 diabetes
  • Her experiences building a gluten-free social media following, podcast, and local community

Connect with Lorin (Good Gluten Free Hub)

Website: goodglutenfreegrub.com

Instagram: @goodglutenfreegrub

Facebook: @Goodglutenfreegrub

LinkedIn: @Lorin Smith

The Good Gluten Free Grub Podcast

Connect with Jenny Finke (host)

Follow Love Me Gluten Free on Instagram (@lovemeglutenfree) and Facebook (@lovemeglutenfreebox).

Follow Jenny's founder content on Instagram at @goodforyouglutenfree and subscribe to her newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.

Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferfinke/

Order a Love Me Gluten Free subscription box at lovemeglutenfree.com

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction & Lorin's Story

04:03 – Celiac Diagnosis & Finding Relief

08:03 – Discovering the Gluten-Free Community

12:46 – Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis

16:12 – Celiac & Type 1 Connection

22:06 – Managing Two Chronic Conditions

23:27 – Discovering GLP-1 Medications

28:11 – Life on GLP-1: Results & Impact

33:37 – Side Effects & Responsible Use

37:40 – Advice for GLP-1 & Chronic Illness

39:55 – Building a Gluten-Free Business & Community

46:45 – Rapid Fire + Final Thoughts

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