Empowering Type 1 Diabetes: with T1D Nutritionist Andi Balog
The Empowering Type 1 Diabetes Podcast helps people living with T1D manage insulin, food, exercise and daily life with less confusion and anxiety. After over 20 years living with Type 1 alongside working in the health and fitness industry, Andi shares weekly episodes designed to help you trust your instincts, make informed decisions, and live confidently with T1D. Be prepared to hear Andi's NO BS approach, honest opinions, a bit of tough love, *and a touch of swearing*.
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This episode is all about things to change to help you really move the needle and make managing t1d EASIER and more efficient. My goal is for people with T1D to use as little physical and mental energy to manage type 1 diabetes, while doing a really good job of it! We talk about how zooming out can give you better perspective, focusing on what matters most, how you can learn to make insulin work for you, and so mu...
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In this episode of T1D talks, I sit down with Aaron and discuss how to spot disempowering type 1 diabetes content on social media, how finding the right coach can make all the difference with your results, how smoking affects your blood sugars, new t1d tech coming soon and so much more!
This is a video episode! You can watch us while you listen over on spotify.
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IBD Medical are having their 10 year anniversary / 10th Birthday Sale for the month of September and I am SO excited to share this special discount code with you!!
Use this code: ANDI10YG at www.ibdmedical.com.au
And get 10% off store-wide + A free gift worth $10 with every order! (Sale includes gluco-chews, carb counting scales, travel cases, cgm patches, and so much more...)
Ok I'm off to order more gluco chews.. see you next week!
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The old 'there are no two days the same with diabetes' saying probably came from someone who ate the same food every day and still never had the same blood sugars! In this episode we break down WHY you actually see different blood sugars even when you eat the same meal and seemingly 'do nothing different' to last time! Listen to save your sanity when you feel like you just can't get it right.
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What we eat when treating a hypo isn't something we really stop to think about. Understandably, we are often just in survival mode, especially when you're having hypos regularly, not to mention multiple hypos daily / weekly. But in this episode we're having an honest conversation about how you're treating your hypos, and why it could be one of the more insidious factors causing you to gain weight since diagnosis. ...
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This is a video episode - you can watch this episode on spotify!
If you're ever looking for terrible advice on how to better manage type 1 diabetes, you should run (not walk) to your favourite facebook group or forum.. 👀 I'm debunking terrible facebook group advice about how to bolus for high fat meals when on an automated insulin pump.
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Can Type 1 Diabetes tech go too far? I catch up with Aaron for another episode of T1D talks where we chat about new and upcoming type 1 diabetes tech and give our uncensored opinions. Listen in and have a laugh with us.
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Basal testing is one of the most powerful tools for improving your blood sugars, reducing the mental load of Type 1 diabetes, and building confidence in your insulin doses - but it's easy to get wrong! In this episode, we'll talk about the most common basal testing mistakes I see, why basal testing is so important, when your results can (and can't) be trusted, and so much more.
Whether you're on an insulin pump or ...
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Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have completely changed the way we manage Type 1 Diabetes, giving us access to our glucose levels 24/7. But with all that info comes a challenge: are we using the data to identify patterns and make better decisions, or are we just reacting to every number, arrow, and change in the moment? Listen in to find out how to step back from the day-to-day fluctuations and start using your...
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What if the biggest impact of blood sugar fluctuations isn't what's showing up on your cgm graphs? What if your brain fog, poor sleep, low motivation, anxiety, acne, mood swings, and inability to focus are all being influenced by your blood sugars?
In this episode, we're unpacking the surprising ways that high and low blood sugars affect almost every system in your body.
This isn't about scaring you with complicat...
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Meal-prepping at my place has nothing to do with chicken, broccoli or rice. If you find standard meal prep un-interesting, always feel rushed or stressed around meal times, and you really want to cook more of your own meals and eat healthy consistently - you need to hear the hacks I'm sharing in this ep!
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We all know fruit can have some amazing health benefits, but if fruit (or certain fruits like bananas / grapes) is something you've cut out of your diet since Type 1 Diabetes entered your life, you should listen to this episode! In this episode, we break down why fruit can send blood sugars high or low even when you feel like you've counted the carbs and dosed perfectly, and things you can consider to make bolusin...
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With so much information out there, it's so easy to get confused about what is most important to reach your goal? What will actually get results? In this episode, I'm breaking down what you should actually be focusing on based on your goal. We'll cover fat loss, muscle building, blood sugar management, reducing cravings, general health and athletic performance
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If you haven't heard, I'm going THROUGH it lately. After sending my beautiful dog Chester over the rainbow bridge due to chronic illness a few weeks ago, I have been going through some heavy grief. In this episode, I'm doing a deep dive on what to expect from grief, and sharing what has helped me look after myself during this hard time.
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For decades, we were told not to give any insulin unless we're eating carbs. Now, you might be beginning to hear more and more that insulin might be necessary for protein. So which is it? Should we bolus for protein or not? Let's get to the bottom of it in this episode..
Got your own question you want answered on the pod?
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If you're trying to lose weight, or get fitter, or build more muscle and you find yourself losing motivation every time you step on the scales or see photos of yourself... you need to listen to this episode! I'm going to explain what the numbers on the scale and progress photos are really mean, and how you can track progress without feeling like you're failing.
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Meal plans SUCK!!! And in this episode I'm taking you through a very detailed explanation of why that is 😅 and why I will never give you a meal plan, despite being a nutritionist.
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- Get The Better Bolusing Guide to bolus with confidence and regain ...
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Food prices are insane right now… and most of us are unknowingly making it worse with our decisions at the supermarket! In this episode, I’m breaking down the simple habits that can save you money, reduce stress around food, and make healthy eating actually realistic — even when life is busy.
Grab a notepad and your earphones, this one is going to get practical..
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What if I told you Type 1 Diabetes isn't random at all, that everything is in fact happening for a reason, and that you can learn to figure out what those reasons are for ultimate confidence and BG control like you've never had before? Listen in because we're about to shake up some deep rooted beliefs you may have about Type 1 Diabetes that are holding you back.
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Basal insulin is like the GOD of good type 1 diabetes & blood sugar management. If you are experiencing any of these tell-tale signs, you will want to start paying closer attention and doing the work to check your basal insulin (and other dosages) are correct for you!
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