Empowering Type 1 Diabetes: with T1D Nutritionist Andi Balog

I would love to answer your question on a future episode! Ask one here About This Episode I have been asked this question soo many times I can’t even tell you.. and I get it.. I know it’s an issue that is very prevalent in the Type 1 Space. Overnight hypos. They SUCK. They are the absolute worst of the worst when it comes to hypos. There is no worse time to have a low blood sugar than in the middl...

About This Episode Low carb is still one of the most popular diets that people gravitate towards for weightloss, especially with Type 1 Diabetes. It’s one of many myths in the health and fitness industry that circulated for a long time and despite having concrete data proving that low carb diets aren’t superior for weightless (compared to other diets), there is still plenty of conflicting views an...

About This Episode I give my opinion and comparison of the Libre vs Guardian 3 CGMs for blood sugar management! This question was asked by many of my followers on instagram! I would love to answer your question on a future episode! Ask one here Don't forget to leave a review in your podcast app to help me help others😊 Links and Resources ⁠Episode 3: There's nothing that sleep won’t help w...

About This Episode Ever felt like your metabolism is totally useless? Do you put on weight just looking at chocolate? Have a listen to this episode to learn about how your metabolism works and how to speed it up - or slow it down - depending on what your goals are! Don't forget to leave a review in your podcast app to help me help others😊 Links and Resources Mentioned in this episode ⁠1. Get...

This question was asked by @sammclark515 on instagram! I would love to answer your question on a future episode! Ask one here About This Episode The idea of treating hypos with fast acting carbs, then following up with 'complex carbs' comes from old school management techniques and multiple daily injection management techniques. It is somewhat outdated advice, but some people are still bei...

About This Episode What are you telling yourself about the way that life with Type 1 Diabetes has to be? Do you realise that the things you see and hear everyday.. are impacting the way you feel and think about your life, your blood sugars and your overall life with t1d? The majority of messaging about T1D around us is that it is UNMANAGEABLE, RELENTLESS, HARD and OUT OF YOUR CONTROL. But what if...

This question was asked by an anonymous follower on instagram! I would love to answer your question on a future episode! Ask one here About This Episode Do you notice a spike in your blood sugar during or after working out/exercising? This is very common and a completely normal part of living with type 1 diabetes. However, you don't have to put up with spikes (or lows) from exercise, just beca...

About This Episode Let's talk about one of the sneakiest unhealthy foods you should be aware of (and try to eat less of) ... Hydrogenated Fats & Vegetable Oils!!! Hydrogenated fats are vegetable oils with hydrogen added to them via an industrial chemical process. This is done to allow vegetable oils (that are naturally liquid at room temperature) to become solid at room temperature - and a...

This question was asked by several instagram followers over the years. It's tempting to follow programs and exercises we just find on social media, or a quick google search. There are thousands of programs and exercises out there, but there are only a small handful of exercises that are going to be the most beneficial for most people - AND - the way they are programmed is very important. I tal...

About this Episode In this episode, we chat about the differences between pro-active and re-active management of t1d, and I help you figure out which side you fall more towards and how you can improve your management. Don't forget to leave a review in your podcast app to help me help others😊 Links and Resources ⁠⁠Apply for 1on1 Weightloss & T1D Coaching⁠ ⁠⁠THR1VE Online Recipe & Video...

About this Episode This question was asked by @ruthiec62 on instagram! I get vulnerable with you in this episode and let you in on a little BTS of what has been going on in my life over the last year or so, and what I’m dealing with currently as well. Always remember that what you see on social media is only a tiny portion of someone’s life. I hope this helps you get to know me a bit better and he...

About this Episode In this episode I discuss a current hot-topic of whether we should change the name of Type 1 Diabetes to something completely different. This comes about as the term Diabetes is thrown around interchangeably with Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes and many other forms of Diabetes - which in their nature are all completely different. I give you my opinion on this topic, and ask you...

About this Episode This question was asked by multiple followers on instagram over the years! Type 1 Diabetes Burnout refers to the feeling of overwhelm and not being able to look after yourself or your regular daily to-do’s including managing blood sugars. This happens to many of us living with type 1 diabetes, but burnout can happen to anyone - regardless of having type 1 diabetes or not. BUT, y...

About this Episode If you've experienced the feeling of loss of motivation a few days/weeks after starting to pursue a new habit or goal, this episode is for you! The fun part is starting.. but then we fall off the wagon, and struggle to get back on again. We go to the gym or eat healthy for a week, then sleep in, get busy, lose the excitement or eat something we said we wouldn't, and mont...

About this Episode This question was asked by @donna_grieve on instagram! Many of you are working shift-work and this has a certain effect on the body and your ability to reach your goals. I speak about why this is in this episode, and I also discuss ways you can get around this issue in order to keep making progress with your goals. I would love to answer your question on a future episode! Ask on...

About this Episode If you have no idea what basal testing is, you’re about to have your mind blown. And if you know what basal testing is, but you haven’t done it yet - you’re also about to have your mind equally blown! You NEED to be basal testing with t1d. If you aren’t, you’re making life much harder for yourself than it needs to be! Find out why in this episode. Don't forget to leave a rev...

About this Episode This question was asked by @je.ss2209 on instagram! Listen up.. Because I’m about to answer a listener question and let you in on my fool proof method for putting an end to those sticky high blood sugars! This method is one that I use myself and also teach to my clients. I would love to answer your question on a future episode! Ask one here Don't forget to leave a review in...

About this Episode It can feel SUPER defeating when you feel like you’ve tried EVERYTHING to lose weight, but it just isn’t happening for you. You may not know this, but there are some key factors that are involved with weightloss that are exacerbated due to the way many of us manage t1d. You can make some of the simple tweaks we discuss in this episode to help you progress with your weightloss! D...

About this Episode I answer another listener question and tell you my current favourite protein snacks (i've also listed them for you and linked them below). It's really important to have high-protein snack options in mind and at hand, because we are all so busy and on the go, and protein is lacking from most of our diets. Most convenient snack options are low in protein and high in unheal...

About this Episode Wow, when did 2023 happen?! Let's bring in the new year together with this episode! I let you in on what's planned for me and the Empowering Health Business this year, including collaborations, projects and more. I also share about how you can work with me this year, if you have weightloss/nutrition/exercise or t1d goals. Don't forget to leave a review in your podcas...

About this Episode There are some tell-tale red flags when it comes to t1d, food and exercise relationships, and these negative relationships are very common with t1d (I discuss why in this episode.) If you notice any of the signs mentioned in this episode, it could be time for you to make a change to the way that you manage type 1 diabetes and your eating/exercise habits. We chat about what you c...

About this Episode This question was asked by @josie_nancarrow on instagram. In this episode, I answer another listener question and let you in on my thoughts on training my own dog to alert blood sugar levels. If you weren’t aware, there is such a thing as diabetic alert dogs! YES! You can train dogs to become sensitive to your high and low blood sugar levels and this can be used for anyone with...

About this Episode There are some sneaky habits that many of us share, that can hold you back from losing weight with (or without) Type 1 Diabetes. I let you in on 4 of the common ones, and how you can evolve past them to reach your goals. Don't forget to leave a review in your podcast app to help me help others😊 Links and Resources ⁠⁠Apply for 1on1 Weightloss & T1D Coaching⁠ ⁠⁠THR1VE Onl...

About this Episode This question was asked by @emmyscholefield on instagram! I tell you all about what collagen is, and why you need it in your diet. Supplementing collagen is helpful for most people because the foods that contain collagen aren’t very abundant in our diets in western culture. I also share my favourite collagen supplements and have also linked them for you below. My Fave Collagen S...

About this Episode Have you ever experienced anxiety of incoming highs and lows because of the arrows or warnings on your CGM (continuous glucose monitor) or FGM (flash glucose monitor)? In this episode I discuss why looking at your CGM arrows and dosing based on them is going to have a detrimental effect on not only your mental health but also the control you have over your blood sugars. Don'...