Andi Balog

Empowering Type 1 Diabetes: with T1D Nutritionist Andi Balog

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The Empowering Type 1 Diabetes Podcast helps people living with T1D manage insulin, food, exercise and daily life with less confusion and anxiety. After over 20 years living with Type 1 alongside working in the health and fitness industry, Andi shares weekly episodes designed to help you trust your instincts, make informed decisions, and live confidently with T1D. Be prepared to hear Andi's NO BS approach, honest opinions, a bit of tough love, *and a touch of swearing*.

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Andi Balog

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4: Q&A - "How much meal time insulin do you do in a day not including basal insulin?" 18.11.2022 3:40

About this Episode This question was asked by @d_pandel on instagram. I tell you how much insulin I use (on average) each day, outside of my basal insulin needs. It is very normal to be curious about what other people’s insulin needs are compared to your own, but important not to copy what others are using in the hopes that it will be the perfect amount for you! Links and Resources Don't forge...

3: There's nothing that sleep wont help with... and 3 ways to improve sleep! 14.11.2022 17:25

About this Episode I discuss the different areas of your health and life that lack of sleep or poor quality sleep will affect! There is almost no area of your health that is not affected by your sleep. Whether you get good sleep, or bad sleep, your body will be affected by this! Therefore, improving your sleep will help you with your: weightloss; strength/muscle building and maintenance; mood; ene...

2: Important Info About the New Omnipod NDSS Subsidy in Australia | What You Need to Know 14.11.2022 17:06

About this Episode This was originally an instagram live that I accidentally deleted and then it wouldn't let me re-upload! This outlines the details about the new Omnipod NDSS Subsidy coming into effect in December in Australia. These details were left out of the recent newspaper and media articles and have led many in the T1D community to believe that there will indeed be a 95% cost decrease...

1: Welcome to the Empowering Health Podcast | Your place to learn about Nutrition, Fitness, Blood Sugars and all things health for women with Type 1 Diabetes 14.11.2022 6:17

About this Episode Welcome to the Empowering Health Podcast! I'm so excited to have you here! In this Episode, I welcome you to this new podcast, and tell you a bit about me, and why I’m starting this podcast. This podcast is a place for you to learn about Nutrition, Fitness, Blood Sugars and all things health for women with Type 1 Diabetes. It is a platform I am hosting alongside my instagram...