09. Potlucks, Barbecues, and Cookouts—OH MY! T1D strategies for enjoying summer food without blood sugar chaos

09. Potlucks, Barbecues, and Cookouts—OH MY! T1D strategies for enjoying summer food without blood sugar chaos

Author: Meg Cremins July 2, 2025 Duration: 14:41

Food-centered events like barbecues, potlucks, and buffets can feel so overwhelming with T1D.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the three strategies that can help you approach these events with more confidence, less stress, and (hopefully) more in-range blood sugars.

We'll talk through practical tools you can implement TODAY like how to use a plate to your advantage, why it’s not always about perfection, and how your everyday relationship with food plays a bigger role than you think.

Whether it’s the 4th of July, a weekend at the lake, or a simple summer dinner with friends, you deserve to enjoy the food and feel good in your body.

Mentioned in this episode:

    • Hunger/fullness scale (Google it, print it, use it!)


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  • 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.
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