How Long It Really Takes to Get Back on Track with Type 1 Diabetes
Comebacks aren’t overnight. This episode talks about honest timelines and the moments that tap you on the shoulder and say “pay attention.”What You’ll LearnRealistic clocks: getting your edge back is slow and starts with admitting there’s a problem.Number nudges: lab days, weekly summaries, and trend lines that whisper “something needs fixing.”Body cues and life stuff: stubborn highs, scary lows, weird spikes, travel chaos, holidays, sleep disruptions, and stress can all wake you up.Course Correction StepsNotice which shoulder‑tap moment is talking to you right now. Is it numbers, your body, or life circumstances? Decide one small move to respond to that nudge.Take ActionPick your strongest nudge and make one adjustment today … whether it’s booking a lab, adjusting a dose, or planning for an upcoming trip. Share what you did with Neil.ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories
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When Type 1 Diabetes Feels Like Hydroplaning: How to Regain Control
Hydroplaning is what happens when your car slides where it wants ... and it’s how T1D can feel when numbers drift despite “doing everything right.” This episode puts words to that feeling.What You’ll LearnGhost carbs and winging doses: counting carbs you didn’t really count and guessing your way through meals.Pre‑bolus amnesia and alarm fatigue: eating before dosing and muting alerts without fixing thresholds.Pump chaos: running low on battery or insulin and delaying set changes until disaster hits.Course Correction StepsFinish the line “If I want my edge back by December 1, the thing I have to stop pretending about is ___.” Be honest about what’s really breaking your control.Take ActionWrite out the one thing you’ve been pretending isn’t a problem and share it with Neil. Naming it is the first step to regaining control.ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories
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Why You’re “Off Track” (and How to Get Your Edge Back with T1D)
How we drift off track in T1D management and why it happens quietly. It’s less about dramatic crashes and more about the slow blur of basic habits.What You’ll LearnDrift looks ordinary: fewer CGM checks, skipping the pre‑bolus, guessing carbs instead of reading labels, putting off refills.Habits blur slowly: late doses, dismissing alarms without adjusting thresholds, and a sense of “I’ll fix it later.”Self‑honesty is the first step toward course correction and community makes the difference.Course Correction StepsAudit your routine by listing the habits you’ve let slide and pick one to tighten up this week. Finish the prompt “I tend to get off track when…” and share it with Neil for accountability.Take ActionIdentify one area where you’ve drifted and commit to a small course correction this week. Send your prompt to Neil on social media to join the conversation.ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories
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Building a Diabetes Distress Support Team
How to build clinical, personal, and peer support teams that actually reduce diabetes distress. Neil explores the research, shares practical insights, and provides tools for managing the mental load of T1D.What You'll Learn• Support team types - Clinical, personal, and peer support networks• Gap identification - How to spot missing support areas• Team building - Simple steps to expand your support network• November preview - 'Mind the Gap' theme for getting back on trackThree Support TeamsClinical: Endocrinologist, educator, primary care | Personal: Family, friends, people who check in | Peer: Other T1Ds who say 'me too'Take ActionReady to assess your own diabetes distress? Both the T1-DDS-7 (quick) and 28-question (detailed) assessments are available at Neil's website.ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on Amazon: Type 1 Diabetes - One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes - True Stories
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Diabetes Distress: Taming Alarms & Alerts
How to audit and adjust your CGM and pump alarms to reduce tech-related diabetes distress. Neil explores the research, shares practical insights, and provides tools for managing the mental load of T1D.What You'll Learn• Alarm fatigue - Why too many alerts increase stress and burnout• Settings audit - How to review and adjust CGM/pump thresholds• Alert zones - Different settings for day vs night• Smart silence - Using snooze strategically to manage mental loadTech Clean-Up StepsAudit alarms - Do you really need all of them? | Adjust thresholds - Move alerts closer to reality | Create zones - Day vs night settings | Use silence wisely - Strategic snoozingTake ActionReady to assess your own diabetes distress? Both the T1-DDS-7 (quick) and 28-question (detailed) assessments are available at Neil's website.ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on Amazon: Type 1 Diabetes - One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes - True Stories
Managing Type 1 Diabetes doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
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