EP 15 - An Open Conversation on Playing Both Roles.. A Health Care Provider with T1D Taking a Functional Approach to Diabetes

Keeping It 100 Radio: Uncensored Diabetes Conversations

Of all of the endocrinologists that you've met with, how many of them have actually had type one diabetes like you? Throughout my 8 years of living with T1D, I can't name a single physician that has truly been able to identify with my diagnosis. Well, that's where people like Paige come in. Meet Paige Proctor, a Certified Endocrinology PA and Health/Fitness Coach who has type 1 diabetes herself. She helps her patients and clients understand the root causes of their blood sugar trends so that they can live their lives without diabetes holding them back.

In today's conversation, Paige and I talk about what it's like playing the role of a patient and provider - the good, the bad and the ugly. We also discuss the flaws in traditional western medicine and why she's decided to take a functional approach to diabetes care and how she is training her patients to do the same.
SHOW NOTES

• ⏰ (0:25): Skin Grip Scholarship
• ⏰ (2:57): Introducing today’s guest
• ⏰ (3:45): Do you mind talking a little bit about your journey?
• ⏰ (3:27): What made your dad even think of diabetes?
• ⏰ (8:02): So is that how you kind of got into the health care field?
• ⏰ (10:53): Did you originally think you never would’ve wanted to work with diabetics because of how your relationship with diabetes was?
• ⏰ (11:55): How many of your endocrinologist were actually diabetic?
• ⏰ (13:55): Lets talk about how you’re in the unique position of being able to sit in both seats - you’re both a patient and a provider. Can you tell us how each role kind of influences the other?
• ⏰ (19:29): Difference in insulins
• ⏰ (23:06): How do you feel that having a more holistic lens, and more all encompassing focus, has helped you in both your personal management and seeing patients?
• ⏰ (35:20): What led you to want to learn more about that approach? And what do you hope to do with more of that education?
• ⏰ (48:01): If somebody wants to investigate more of that functional or holistic approach, where do you send them to start learning about that stuff?
• ⏰ (53:09): Where where can everybody find you?
• ⏰ (54:01): Thank you

Resources for this episode:

• Apply for the Skin Grip Diabetes Scholarship: https://bold.org/scholarships/skin-grip-diabetes-scholarship/
• Hangout with Paige on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paige_t1d_fitness/
• Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience: https://bit.ly/3E5TX5W
• Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB5ZL6R8?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
• Check out our blog: https://bit.ly/3AkABcm
• Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hMqhU9
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*Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.