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I had the chance to sit down and chat with one of my clients that recently had an “ah-ha” moment with the diabetes math that we teach…And I was so impressed at her calculations for ‘rescuing’ some rough blood sugars in a really complicated situ
My blood sugars didn’t exactly “behave” during my Ironman 70.3 race, so how was I able to stay 96% time in range for the whole thing?There’s a single decision-making framework that I use (and teach my clients) that enabled me to fix my blood su
We spent a full day in the hospital for my daughter last week…While it was a planned visit (and not T1D thankfully), our nerves were running high while they ran a series of tests on our little girl.Through the course of the day, I noticed a few
Blood sugar of 42 mg/dL and 300 mg/dL in the same DAY?! Let’s discuss how to get off the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster in today’s episode, because that was ROUGH.It’s true. MY blood sugars hit urgent low AND urgent high… in the same day.(Yup, I’m
It’s easy to get “lost” in the complexity of diabetes - so today I want to share a story about a client that fixed her blood sugars without changing insulin at all…As well as a few other “easy wins” that I like to walk new clients through befor
It’s true - I was scared to take my insulin (and sometimes… didn’t) for a number of reasons.In today’s episode I share a few vulnerable stories (including my superstar T1D sister’s story) about how I went from nervous about lows and highs to li
It’s true - diabetes is harder for some than it is for others… and it all boils down to a single trait (in my opinion)…The bad news - it might be harder for YOU.The good news, you can change this trait if it’s currently missing (and it’s easier
Let me be clear - I still get nervous about blood sugars when I’m about to embark on a 60 mile bike ride through the mountains…But it’s nowhere near the panic attacks (yes, seriously) that I used to have just leaving the house with a dropping b
“Unsettling” is the best way I can describe this event over the weekend, and there was an important lesson learned in the process…I believe I’ve discovered a new “blood sugar variable” that’s gonna end up in my next book…And while it might not
It’s hard to say this - but I’ve been wrong about blood sugars (I’m human too)… but sharing this lesson might help you or others to fix it before it becomes a problem…Years ago, I optimized for blood sugars ONLY.It worked… I mean, I figured the
You’ve heard it said - “exercise is good for your diabetes”… then WHY does it make my blood sugars go crazy??In today’s episode, I share the heartbreaking moment I broke my streak of over 300 consecutive workouts of 100% time in range…The reaso
There’s been a “missing link” in our diabetes care team forEVER, and it’s time to change that…In today’s episode, I share the one addition to my medical team that actually allowed me to step out of the standard of “survival mode” with type 1 di
Type 1 Diabetes is HARD, let’s not sugarcoat it (pun definitely intended), but what if there were a way reduce the overwhelm associated with it?I noticed something interesting the other day, where sometimes when I have out of range numbers, I g
I gained 12 pounds of fat to prove a point, and now it’s time to burn it off in under 6 weeks.What’s the point? To prove that the “advice” we’re given as diabetics can actually LEAD into fat GAINED, making it harder than ever to actually lose t
Which of the two “blind spots” are you most at risk for with type 1 diabetes?We create “blind spots” when we unknowingly over-compensate for rough blood sugars… (like taking extra insulin to cover a high blood sugar, when instead we might have
Diabetes is essentially a “mine field” we have to navigate without a map… and learn from trial and error without blowing our legs off in the process.In today’s episode I break down:• diabetes blind spots (and how to identify them)• how to redu
Finding “Balance” in life… is impossible. And I’m giving up the attempt.There’s a new “phase” of life that I find myself shifting towards more and more recently, and it’s something I wanted to share with you in case it helps with the constant e
Why aren't Doctors telling us about this incredibly simple way to balance healthy blood sugars for good?In today's episode, Matt shares one of his "T1D client success secrets" that helps his clients to get 90% time in range with near-perfect bl
I remained 100% Time In Range for 7 Days straight… And honestly - it had a negative effect on my mental health by day 7.I was constantly checking my numbers.The moment I woke up I checked my numbers…The moment I ate…The moment I started working
Is it possible to stay 100% in range as a type 1 diabetic... for 7 consecutive days?!Follow the story to see IF I make it, and hear some "harsh reality" lessons learned along the way.>> LISTEN NOWGrab your free ticket to this advanced T1D train
While out for a run in the mountains over Thanksgiving, I literally thought I was having a heart attack… Thankfully that wasn’t the case, but it shed light on an incredibly important blood sugar lesson…The hidden variables are often the ones th
What if it were possible to "fix" blood sugars in less than a week?What if you could have just one or two strategies "click" in your mind that made diabetes finally become more stable and predictable?In today's interview episode, Kristie shares
For World Diabetes Day, I’ve brought on a special guest to our podcast today, his name is Justin (aka. Diabete_Tech).In case you’ve never heard of him…Ever since being diagnosed with Type One Diabetes – Justin has been OBSESSED with learning
What if the solution to blood sugar madness was staring you right in the face, and all you had to do was use it?We talk about blood sugar “numbers” all the time…But never about the grand picture of “diabetes equations”...It’s time to put an end
From 50% time in range & 8.0 A1C to 80-90% in time range and 6.3 A1C.Yep you read that right.Chris was diagnosed with Diabetes 15 years ago…After taking a few medications, he was prescribed Insulin by his endo.That didn’t work well enough.
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