Carb Counting Reset: How to Stop Guessing and Get Numbers You Trust
Off track loves to hide in foods we think we know. This episode helps you rebuild carb confidence without a spreadsheet so numbers stay calmer and corrections smaller.What You’ll LearnWhy carbs go sideways: portion distortion, restaurant free‑pour, optimistic cereal boxes, travel and holiday chaos, and “I’ll look it up later.”The “Three Usuals” Re‑Check: pick three foods you eat most often this week, look up their carb counts again, and use those numbers for seven days.The “10‑Minute Nudge”: set a timer when you decide to eat; if your blood sugar spikes fast, adjust your pre‑bolus next time.Tiny ToolsChoose one tool for the next seven days:Three Usuals Re‑Check: Identify your three most‑eaten foods this week and refresh your memory on their carbs.10‑Minute Nudge: Start a 10‑minute timer when you decide to eat; use the information to fine‑tune your pre‑bolus.Take ActionPick the tool that fits your week and commit to it. Finish the prompt “I’m choosing to re‑check ___ for 7 days, so that ___” and share it 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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How to Tune Out Diabetes Noise and Focus on What Matters
Getting off track hides in background noise and tiny skips. This episode is about turning down the static so the important stuff stands out.What You’ll LearnThe brain hates noise: when everything pings urgent, you tune out and miss what matters.Alert Reset Week: pick two alerts that genuinely protect you, make them unmistakable, and turn down the rest.Three Anchors: schedule morning, mid‑afternoon, and evening check‑ins with your CGM to speak your trend and nudge if needed.Tiny LeversChoose one lever for the next seven days:Alert Reset Week: Keep just two life‑saving alerts and mute the rest so your brain relearns “when it pings, it matters.”Three Anchors: Do a quick CGM glance three times a day, say the direction out loud, and adjust if necessary.Take ActionDecide which lever you’ll try this week and commit to it. Let Neil know which one you chose and why.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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How to Reset After You Drift: Nate Checketts on Mindset, Movement, and Micro-Habits for T1D
Neil sits down with Nate Checketts, CEO and co-founder of Rhone and former chairman of Beyond Type 1, to talk about what it really means to reset after you drift off track. They unpack how leadership, fatherhood, and living with type 1 diabetes all intersect...and how small, consistent actions (not massive overhauls) can rebuild momentum when you’ve lost it.It’s a conversation about grace, discipline, and building systems that make resets easier...because perfection isn’t the goal. Traction is.What You’ll Learn• Why even disciplined people drift...and how to spot it early • The mindset shift from perfection to progress • How living with T1D teaches empathy and leadership • Why movement unlocks honesty (the story behind Rhone’s “Mind & Muscle” events) • The power of micro-habits: consistency → intensity → technique • How to rebuild confidence after burnoutTake Action Identify one small habit you can repeat daily this week...no matter how simple.Try Nate’s “10-minute reset rule”: spend 10 minutes organizing, reflecting, or planning each day.Share your reflections or reset story at https://yourbestt1dyear.com.Resources• Rhone: https://www.rhone.com • Beyond Type 1: https://beyondtype1.org • Your Best T1D Year newsletter + tools: https://yourbestt1dyear.com • Atomic Habits by James Clear (on Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735211299Sponsor💙 Blue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Learn more → https://bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram → @thebetes TikTok → @the.betes Website → https://yourbestt1dyear.comBooks by Neil Greathouse📚 Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time 📚 Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories Available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible
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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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