02. T1D BASICS: Getting off the blood sugar roller coaster

02. T1D BASICS: Getting off the blood sugar roller coaster

Author: Meg Cremins June 14, 2025 Duration: 27:46

This episode is all about how to get OFF the blood sugar roller coaster. If you're having high-->low-->high-->low days, THIS IS FOR YOU!

I walk through:

  • A simple answer to what actually causes the highs and lows

  • Why “overcorrecting” is the most common trap (and how to stop)

    • How I handled a real-life 375 → 55 → 250 day (spoiler: slowly and with a lot of patience)
    • Strategies to help break the pattern

  • Overcorrecting low blog


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    Type 1 Diabetes, Blood Sugar Management, Nutrition, Insulin Sensitivity, Health Strategies, Diabetes Education, Patient Empowerment, Diabetes Care, CGM, Diabetes Tips


    Meg Cremins brings a quarter-century of lived experience with Type 1 Diabetes to her work as a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer, and she channels all of that into Is Butter a Carb? | T1D, Nutrition, & Health Conversations. Forget about rigid rules and perfect diets; this is a place for the real, often messy, talk about what it means to care for your body. Episodes dive into the daily intricacies-like navigating blood sugar swings, the interplay of insulin with different foods, or how stress and hormones throw a wrench into the best-laid plans. You’ll find practical, evidence-based strategies that focus on addition rather than restriction, all aimed at fostering a healthier relationship with food and movement. The conversations are grounded in both professional knowledge and personal understanding, offering a unique blend of science and empathy. Tune into this podcast for a candid exploration of health that acknowledges burnout, tackles body image, and ultimately seeks sustainable ways to live well, without the noise and judgment found elsewhere. It’s a resource built on honesty, for anyone looking to move beyond oversimplified answers.
    Author: Language: English Episodes: 16

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