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September 23, 2025 33 mins

If you've been afraid of carbs or you were told that eating fewer carbs is the only way to manage blood sugars, today's episode is for you. We’re breaking down everything that people with T1D need to know to make empowered choices with food and have a healthy relationship with it. To help us understand why we need carbs and officially debunk these myths, is Bridget Wood– Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, highly respected expert in diabetes and nutrition, with over 15 years of personal experience living with T1D. This is what a conversation about T1D and food should actually sound like. Be sure to share it to help this message reach more people in our community. 


  • How your relationship with food shapes your diabetes management 
  • Debunking the myth that all carbohydrates cause high blood sugar
  • Overcoming fear of insulin and fostering a positive relationship with it
  • The lasting impact of restrictive dieting: “When we remove things from our diet, our relationships with food can be tainted forever.’ 
  • 5 tips for able being able to eat carbs and stay in range more effectively


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