Type 1 Tribe: a Type 1 Diabetes Podcast

Lowering your A1C with type 1 diabetes can feel overwhelming, but the truth is—it often comes down to building small, consistent healthy habits. In this video, I’m sharing the daily routines and lifestyle changes that actually helped me bring my A1C from 14 to 6. These are realistic, sustainable tips that anyone living with diabetes can try.👉 In this video, you’ll learn:-The healthy habits that i...

Getting diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes can feel overwhelming — I remember feeling lost, confused, and honestly scared. In this video, I’m sharing the 10 things I wish I knew when I was first diagnosed with T1D. These tips cover blood sugar management, insulin, mental health, and everyday life with diabetes. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone with Type 1 diabetes, or just curious ab...

If you’re managing diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance, you know how important it is to avoid blood sugar spikes. In today’s video, I reveal the one type of food that always spikes my blood sugar—no matter how carefully I eat. I’ll explain how it affects my glucose levels, how I discovered the pattern using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), and what alternatives I’ve found that don’t ha...

What It’s Really Like to Live With Type 1 Diabetes - Daily Life, Challenges & MisconceptionsLiving with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is so much more than just checking blood sugar and taking insulin. In this video, I take you through a realistic day in the life with Type 1 Diabetes — the highs, the lows (literally), and everything in between. Whether you're newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one...

Barbie has Type 1 Diabetes. Barbie recently came out with a doll that has diabetes. She has an insulin pump, a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and a diabetes bag. Want to know my thoughts on it? Tune in! Don't forget to subscribe for more videos just like this! Say Hi on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/type1.tribe***Get the Diabetes eBook: ***https://type1tribe.thrivecart.com/lower-you...

Dexcom G6 & Dexcom G7....What is the difference between them? Which CGM is better? Is Dexcom g6 better? or is g7 better? Are they getting rid of dexcom g6? Why is dexcom g7 the new cgm? Samantha explains her experiences with dexcom g6 & dexcom g7. Don't forget to subscribe for more videos just like this! Say Hi on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/type1.tribe***Get the Diabetes eB...

Blood sugar friendly meal - how do you know if yours is one? How can you make a meal that won't spike your blood sugar? What do you put on your plate to make it a healthy, blood sugar friendly meal? I dive into what nutrients you need to add to your plate to help with that blood sugar spike. Don't forget to subscribe for more videos just like this! Say Hi on Social Media: https://www.insta...

What is a carb and how do you count carbs? When diagnosed with diabetes, the doctors usually say "eat low carb"... but what does that even mean? What food is a carb? What food has a lot of carbs? What food has no carbs? Is sugar a carb? How do we avoid carbs? How do we lessen a blood sugar spike? All of these questions go through a new diabetics mind and no one tells us the information w...

What is the normal range for blood sugar? What are ideal blood sugar numbers? Where should my blood sugar be for normal ranges? What are pre-diabetic levels? What are type 2 diabetes blood sugar levels? What are type 1 diabetes blood sugar levels? Tune in to find out more about blood sugar levels for non-diabetics and diabetics. Don't forget to subscribe for more videos just like this! Say Hi...

Recently Diagnosed with Diabetes? Here are easy low carb swaps for you to implement immediately. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes? These options will make your life easier and lower your blood sugar. Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? These food options will make your life easier and lower your blood sugar. Tune in to get some easy low carb meal and low carb snack options! Say Hi on Social Media:https:...

Why I think Multiple Daily Injections is better than an Insulin Pump. I've been taking insulin shots since I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in February of 2021 and I don't plan to switch to an insulin pump (like tandem or omnipod) anytime soon. Listen in as to why I personally LOVE MDI as an insulin-delivery method. Don't forget to subscribe for more videos just like this! Say Hi o...

Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis. Why I'm THANKFUL I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Hear a recent story about being a mom and why I chose NOT to give my kid a prescription drug and why being a diabetic helped me make this decision. Don't forget to subscribe for more videos just like this! Say Hi on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/type1.tribe***Get the Diabetes eBook: ***https://type1t...

Summer Heat: How it affects blood sugar for people living with diabetes. Did you know that the heat can make your insulin work differently than normal? Yes, it's true. AND dehydration in the summer months does not help blood sugar numbers. Tune in today to learn more about how the heat can affect someones blood sugar numbers. Don't forget to subscribe for more videos just like this! Say Hi...

Cookout season is here. How can you prep as a Type 1 Diabetic? Cookouts can be tough as there tends to be a lot of CARB-LOADED foods. Tune in to today's video to learn more about how I prep for cookouts and some diabetes tips and tricks I have for managing blood sugar during these events. Don't forget to subscribe for more videos just like this! Say Hi on Social Media:https://www.instagram...

Are you a Mom? Do you also live with Type 1 Diabetes? I feel you. I have been living with type 1 diabetes since 2021 and now am a new mom of a 9 month old girl. How do I manage my diabetes while also taking care of a child? Tune in to hear more about my blood sugar management! Don't forget to subscribe for more videos just like this! Say Hi on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/type1.tribe...

Celiac Awareness Month: Here is my gluten free / Celiac story. It's a wild one so you're not going to want to miss it. Don't forget to subscribe for more videos just like this! Say Hi on Social Media:   / type1.tribe   **Get the Diabetes eBook: ** https://type1tribe.thrivecart.com/low... Shop Type 1 Diabetes Products: https://www.type1tribe.com #SamanthaHildebrandt #type1diabetes #t1d...

Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes while Overseas: Interview with Kayla Tychsen, Wife & Mother currently living in the country of Jordan. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, about 1 year ago, after having gestational diabetes. We dive into her diagnosis story and what it’s like to live overseas with a disease like type 1 diabetes. Don't forget to subscribe for more videos just like this! S...

Today's guest is Dr. Shara Bialo, a pediatric endocrinologist and field medical director for immunology at Sanofi. We dive into why screening is important for your family members or even people you know living with other autoimmune conditions. Dr. Bialo is so sweet and kind and you're not going to want to miss this episode! Don't forget to subscribe for more videos just like this! <...

Basaglar Insulin vs. Tresiba Insulin. These are both long-acting insulins that I take every morning as a Type 1 Diabetic. Which has been better for me and my blood sugar? Tune in to hear my opinion on which insulin is best! Don't forget to subscribe for more videos just like this! Say Hi on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/type1.tribe***Get the Diabetes eBook: ***https://type1tribe.thriv...

How This Undergarment Transforms Life for Type 1 Diabetic Women with Insulin Pumps. Tune in to this interview with Isabelle Leong, the founder of Pocketease. She shares her amazing innovation for women living with type one diabetes. Don't forget to subscribe for more videos just like this! Say Hi on Social Media:   / type1.tribe   Buy the Undergarment: https://pocketease.com/shop/ **Get the Di...

3 things to STOP doing as a type one diabetic. Tune in to today's video to learn the 3 things you should stop doing... or things you don't HAVE to do as a diabetic. Don't forget to subscribe for more videos just like this! Say Hi on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/type1.tribe***Get the Diabetes eBook: ***https://type1tribe.thrivecart.com/lower-your-a1c-ebook/?_kx=MzeGuPvxeytNDQ-...

Healthy Habits for a Type 1 Diabetic. It's officially spring 2025... which means a new refresh! How can someone living with diabetes follow new habits for a reset? Samantha shares her healthy habits that she follows as a type 1 diabetic to best manager her blood sugar! Don't forget to hit the "bell" button for more episodes just like this. Say Hi on Social Media:https://www.insta...

Could Magnesium Help Manage Type 1 Diabetes? I chat with Dr. Barb Woegerer, naturopathic doctor based in Toronto Canada, who is passionate about sharing her knowledge on the mineral, Magnesium. We dive into the benefits of magnesium, who should be taking it, when you should take it, what type of magnesium you should take, etc. This is an amazing episode with an amazing doctor - you're not goin...

Is Ozempic a Game Changer or Risky Bet for Diabetics? I chat with Ginger Vieira about GLP-1's and how it can be beneficial for people living with type 1 diabetes. We talk about the ideal dose that a type 1 diabetic should take, why some doctors are prescribing too much of this drug and how you can ask your endocrinologist to try a GLP-1. This is an episode you do NOT want to miss. Don't fo...

Live like a warrior! That's Matt Vande Vegte's main goal every single day. Can type 1 diabetics live like warriors, too? Absolutely! Matt is a certified nutritionist and personal fitness trainer, who also lives with type 1 diabetes. Matt shares what it means to live like a warrior - hint: he completed a full ironman! (swim, bike and run!) . He also knows exactly how to control his blood sugar and...