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#352: Let’s Talk About Diabetes and Intimacy… Because No One Else Is - (LIVE-020)
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In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham open up a conversation that doesn’t get talked about enough—intimacy and relationships while living with diabetes.
From managing BS during intimate moments to navigating confidence, communication, and vulnerability, this episode highlights a side of diabetes that often gets overlooked.
Ken and Graham break down the real-life challenges people face, including concerns about highs and lows, wearing devices like CGMs or pumps, and the mental load that can show up in relationships.
The conversation expands into how diabetes can impact self-image, confidence, and connection, and why avoiding these conversations can create more stress over time.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- How diabetes can impact intimacy and relationships
- Common concerns around blood sugars during intimate moments
- Navigating insulin pumps, CGMs, and devices in real-life situations
- The role of confidence and self-image in relationships
- Why communication is key (with partners and yourself)
- How mental load and stress can show up in intimacy
- Ways to approach these situations with more confidence and awareness
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