Keeping It 100 Radio: Uncensored Diabetes Conversations

Let's catch up! These past six weeks have been wild ones. From getting married, traveling with unexpected flight delays and a lot of excitement and stress, it's easy to assume my diabetes management took a hit. Would you be surprised to hear that I actually maintained a 74% time in range? Inside this episode I'm breaking down the practical steps I take to be able to conquer high variab...

In this episode of Empowered Voices, we delve into the inspiring journey of Mer Fraser as she prepares to conquer the breathtaking Teton Crest Trail in Wyoming. As a member of the Connected in Motion Adventure Team for Type One Diabetes, Mer shares her motivations for applying and her experience getting ready for this incredible adventure. Join us as we explore the physical and mental preparation...

Join me for a much needed catch-up as I recount the day of marrying my best friend on June 17th! In this episode, I'm joined by my close friend and co-coach, Val, as we dive into a detailed debrief of the entire wedding weekend. Together, we go into it all - the highs, the lows, and unexpected twists along the way. Get ready for an intimate conversation where we cover a range of topics, includ...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're breaking the silence and discussing an important topic. Join Coach Val in this podcast episode as she addresses the challenges of diabetes burnout, exhaustion, and overwhelm. You'll leave this episode with practical strategies you can implement today to start navigating burnout with a game plan! Resources for this episode: Take our free quiz...

Regular checkups are an important part of caring for your diabetes for several reasons. The biggest reason is that things change over time, and your healthcare provider can help you adjust when they do. If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you’re at an increased risk of other serious health conditions, including heart and kidney disease and other autoimmune conditions so it is important to stay...

In this podcast, Briana shares her real and raw experience of managing Type 1 Diabetes through pregnancy and postpartum. She talks about the challenges she faced, the highs and lows, and the emotional rollercoaster of the journey. Briana's honest account provides a candid perspective on navigating parenthood with Type 1 Diabetes. Join us as Briana empowers women with Type 1 Diabetes by sharing...

If you're living with Type 1 Diabetes, you may have noticed that your blood sugars sometimes spike after a workout. In this podcast, we'll discuss the three main reasons for high blood sugars post-workout, including the impact of different types of exercise, the timing of your last meal, and insulin on board. Resources for this episode: Take our free quiz: http://needlesandspoons.com/quiz-...

In this podcast, we'll be discussing a topic that's important for those living with Type 1 Diabetes - the fertility awareness method and cycle tracking. As a Type 1 Diabetic, managing blood sugar levels can be a challenging and constant struggle, and understanding how your menstrual cycle affects your blood sugar levels is essential. We'll explore the benefits of fertility awareness me...

We're taking you behind the scenes of a real and raw conversation today. When you're diagnosed with diabetes, not only is it an adjustment for you but for everyone in your life as well. In this episode, I'm sharing an intimate conversation with my best friend Taylor and discussing what the diagnosis was like on the other side. Share with your best friend and ask them the same questions...

Diabetes technology is constantly evolving - which means there is a lot to keep up with. Omnipod 5, Control IQ, Dexcom G7.. what's there to know? Inside this episode, I sit down with Madalyn Vasquez, MS, RD, CDCES and pump trainer to discuss all the new tech in 2023. Resources for this episode: Follow Madalyn on Instagram: https://instagram.com/diabetes.rd Take our free quiz: http://needlesand...

Building muscle with type 1 diabetes, what is there to know? We all know there are a lot of factors to consider with exercise and blood sugar management, but what about when it comes to actually seeing results? Meet Anthony Baklouk. Anthony is a fitness trainer with his bachelors in Health Science. He's been training clients in person and online for the past 8 years inside his private training...

In this episode, Meghana shares her T1D journey and her experience inside of our signature program, Keeping It 100! Meghana shares how she made Type 1 Diabetes work on her own terms while navigating being a young adult and a college student.  Before coaching, Meghana believed she would be stuck at a bad A1C forever unless she gave up all the things she loves. Listen in to hear how she ditched...

Join us inside this weeks episode as Lissie celebrates nine years living with type one diabetes. Inside this episode, Lissie breaks down the nine lessons she's learned while living with T1D since her freshman year of college. SHOW NOTES ⏰ (1:07): Welcome + intro ⏰ (2:25): My diagnosis story ⏰ (11:00): What I have learned over the 9 years since my initial diagnosis ⏰ (11:23): Lesson #1 - Yo...

In today's episode, Coach Val joins us in a solo episode to share about her role inside Keeping It 100 as the Women's Wellness Coach.  In this episode you will also hear from a few Keeping It 100 alumni as they share their experiences and how learning about the hormone impact on blood sugars has played a role in their management today! Resources for this episode: Learn more about the ISSM: ht...

Ah, Valentine's Day - the season of love.. Yet another thing that people with diabetes need to consider after receiving our diagnosis. How will our future partners handle it? How will we communicate the support we need? Inside this episode, I interview my partner of the last 4.5 years and husband-to-be, Jordan and discuss what it's really like having a relationship with the third-wheel, di...

The A1C is important, but how you get there is what really matters. Focusing on the number can lead straight to burnout, so in today's episode we're talking all about the results to focus on instead, so you can have a sustainable plan for management & empowering relationship with diabetes. SHOW NOTES ⏰ (1:20): Welcome back! ⏰ (2:00): Today’s topic ⏰ (6:25): It’s not all about the A1C ⏰ (8:...

Diabetes technology is advancing - which should be great news.. right? While the new algorithms can take some of the decision making out of our hands, it can't judge human behavior, which is where you come in. Inside this episode, I'm taking you through three actions I'll be taking before I go on an autmated pump to ensure that I'm optimizing the technology and it can work as efficiently as possib...

New year, new plan for walking into your next endocrinologist's appointment. As people living with diabetes, we have access to constant data and information for our blood sugars - but when was the last time you knew what to do with it?  Inside this episode, I'm walking you through how to walk into your next appointment with the data on your side so you can make decisions along side of your en...

In this episode, Emily shares her T1D journey and her experience inside of our signature program, Keeping It 100! Emily shares how she went from over-managing  and restriction in her T1D management to having more space to live and enjoy the things she loves by ditching the "all or nothing" mindset and shifting into a mindset fuelled by freedom, choice and intention! Resources for this episode...

In this episode, Fatima joins us to share her T1D journey and experience going through our signature program, Keeping It 100. Fatima shares how she lowered her A1C from 7.4 to 5.7 while navigating her first year in college, trying out new workouts and expanding her mindset and relationship with diabetes.  Resources for this episode: Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experien...

In this episode, Savannah joins us to share her journey with T1D as a newly diagnosed adult and her experience inside of our signature program, Keeping It 100! Savannah shares her diagnosis story, what it felt like to fall through the cracks of the healthcare system and how she went from restricted and confused in her day to day management to empowered & unstoppable! Resources for this episode...

Let's play a quick game of 'put your finger down'.. Put a finger down if you've ever looked at your nutrition, exercise or lifestyle habits and said "I just need to ___" Put a finger down if when we mention the word "health", you automatically think of "nutrition and exercise" Put a finger down if you've heard the saying "doing something for 21 days creates a habit", you've tried that, and it fail...

Ever hear the saying, "Diabetes thrives off of routine"? So you try to wake up at the same time, eat the same breakfast and take the same bolus - but lo and behold, your blood sugars don't respond the same? I've said it before and I'll say it again, you CAN have flexibility in your day while having structure (and predictable blood sugars to go along with it). Four hours of your morning is 16% of y...

"Breathing fresh air into diabetes education," how good does this sound? This is exactly what the Canadian charity and diabetes education group, Connected in Motion , is doing. They are people with Type 1 diabetes who share a vision to create a culture of support & engagement in diabetes self-management through peer-based experiential diabetes education, sport, and outdoor adventure. In this e...

Diabetes and the holidays don't always feel like they mix well. Not only are our food choices different, but our schedule, environment and activity change. So how do we navigate that with a condition like diabetes that "thrives off of routine"? Inside today's episode, Lissie Poyner and Jessica Hrdlicka RD, CDCES sit down and give you their holiday hacks for less stress and better blood sugars duri...