EP 120: Managing Type 1 Diabetes Through Grief and Child Loss with Kayleigh Glueck

In this episode of Keeping it 100 Radio, Lissie has an in-depth conversation with former client Kayleigh Glueck. Kayleigh shares her journey with type 1 diabetes and the profound grief and challenges she faced after the loss of her first child, Jasper, during labor. She discusses the complex intersection of grief, pregnancy, and diabetes management, the support systems that helped her through difficult times, and her involvement with Weighted Angels, an organization providing comfort to bereaved parents. Kayleigh’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, community support, and the ongoing journey of living with diabetes and loss.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains material of a highly sensitive nature including pregnancy, child loss, and grief, that may be harder to hear for some individuals.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:26 Trigger Warning: Sensitive Topics Ahead
• 01:02 Guest Introduction
• 01:24 Kayleigh’s Diabetes Journey
• 04:26 Pregnancy and Diabetes: A Challenging Combination
• 07:20 First Pregnancy Experience
• 21:29 Navigating Grief and Postpartum with Diabetes
• 33:20 Keeping Jasper’s Memory Alive
• 43:28 Navigating Pregnancy After Loss
• 52:32 Supporting Those in Grief
• 59:17 Resources and Final Thoughts

Resources for this episode:

• Weighted Angels
• Hang with Kayleigh on Instagram
• Take our free quiz!
• Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience
• Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal
• Check out our blog
• Follow us on Instagram: @ki100official_
• Check out our free resource hub
• Try Skin Grip and use the code “LISSIE”
• Check out our favorite products

*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.

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