If you’re living with diabetes, you know the drill—blood sugar checks, carb counting, insulin adjustments, constant vigilance. It can feel like a never-ending to-do list that wears you down emotionally and physically. But what if there were a way to step off that hamster wheel—not to escape your responsibilities, but to approach them with calm, clarity, and resilience?

In this episode of Deep Dive, we explore how mindfulness can become your most powerful ally in diabetes management. Drawing on the wisdom and lived experience of Michael Hofer, PhD—who’s thrived with type 1 diabetes for over 40 years—we unpack insights from his book, The Mindfulness Toolkit for Diabetes Management.

Michael doesn’t just talk theory. He’s been there: lying awake at night wondering if he packed enough insulin, replaying food choices with guilt, feeling stuck in the loop of stress and glucose swings. And he discovered something simple but transformative—mindfulness. Not as a buzzword, but as a practical, science-backed tool to regain emotional balance, improve blood sugar, and reconnect with your own strength.

In this episode, you’ll learn how a single mindful breath before checking your blood sugar can change the experience. How pausing before a meal can help you enjoy food without fear. How journaling with self-compassion can quiet your inner critic. And how even just 60 seconds of mindfulness—sprinkled throughout your day—can start to shift everything.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a long-time warrior, this conversation will show you that diabetes doesn’t have to define your life. With mindfulness, it can become the path to thriving.