• Explaining Your Low Snack to Strangers
    7 mins
  • You Made It to the End—and the Beginning
    Jun 30 2025

    You showed up. You pre-bolused. You experimented. And the results? They speak for themselves.
    This episode is a celebration of the real-life wins we saw in June—and a look ahead to what’s coming in July.

    📌 Today, We’re Covering:
    ✔️ Community wins from the pre-bolus challenge
    ✔️ Why timing your insulin really is a game changer
    ✔️ What’s next: our July challenge on insulin stacking

    📢 Resources & Links:
    ✅ Download the Pre-Bolus Pocket Guide → yourbestt1dyear.com
    ✅ Grab the new book: Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories (Amazon & Audible)
    ✅ Learn more or sign up for free care: bluecirclehealth.org
    ✅ Follow on Instagram: @thebetes
    ✅ Follow on TikTok: @the.betes

    🚀 New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Hit subscribe!

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    7 mins
  • Pre-Bolusing with Inhaled Insulin: Timing, Benefits, and Considerations
    Jun 27 2025

    Heard about Afrezza but not sure how it fits into pre-bolusing?
    This episode breaks down what makes inhaled insulin different—and how it could change your timing game.

    📌 Today, We’re Covering:
    ✔️ How inhaled insulin like Afrezza actually works
    ✔️ Why its faster action may change when (and if) you pre-bolus
    ✔️ Key considerations before switching from injected insulin

    📢 Resources & Links:
    ✅ Download the Pre-Bolus Pocket Guide → yourbestt1dyear.com
    ✅ Follow me on Instagram: @thebetes
    ✅ Read my new book: Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories (Amazon & Audible)
    ✅ Learn more or sign up for free care: bluecirclehealth.org

    🚀 New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Hit subscribe!

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    6 mins
  • What the Numbers Actually Say
    Jun 25 2025

    You’ve probably heard that pre-bolusing is “a good idea,” but what does the research actually say?

    This episode walks through the real data—from A1C to mental health—and why those extra minutes matter more than you think.

    📌 Today, We’re Covering:
    ✔️ A1C and TIR benefits from consistent pre-bolusing
    ✔️ Survey insights on diabetes distress
    ✔️ How even small changes can shift your daily experience

    📢 Resources & Links:
    ✅ Download the Pre-Bolus Pocket Guide → yourbestt1dyear.com
    ✅ Follow me on Instagram: @thebetes
    ✅ Read my new book: Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories (Amazon & Audible)
    ✅ Learn more or sign up for free care: bluecirclehealth.org

    🚀 New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Hit subscribe!

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    7 mins
  • Wins That Don’t Show Up on a Graph
    Jun 23 2025

    Not every victory in T1D is visible on your CGM.
    Sometimes, the real success is feeling less wrecked after dinner—and more like yourself again.

    📌 Today, We’re Covering:
    ✔️ The emotional aftermath of post-meal spikes
    ✔️ What invisible progress looks like with T1D
    ✔️ How pre-bolusing helps you win the mental game too

    📢 Resources & Links:
    ✅ Download the Pre-Bolus Pocket Guide → yourbestt1dyear.com
    ✅ Follow me on Instagram: @thebetes
    ✅ Read my new book: Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories (Amazon & Audible)
    ✅ Learn more or sign up for free care: bluecirclehealth.org

    🚀 New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Hit subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next.

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    6 mins
  • Your Pre-Bolus Toolkit
    Jun 20 2025

    Pre-bolusing is like flossing. Everyone says they do it. Most people… don’t.

    This episode unpacks the real-life tools—from timers to cheese sticks—that make pre-bolusing possible, even on the busiest days.

    📌 Today, We’re Covering:
    ✔️ Physical tools to trigger and time your dose
    ✔️ Mental and social hacks that actually work
    ✔️ How to build a system you’ll actually use

    📢 Resources & Links:
    ✅ Download the Pre-Bolus Pocket Guide → yourbestt1dyear.com
    ✅ Follow me on Instagram: @thebetes
    ✅ Read my new book: Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories (Amazon & Audible)
    ✅ Learn more or sign up for free care: bluecirclehealth.org

    🚀 New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Hit subscribe!

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    6 mins
  • Pre-Bolusing with AID Tech (Yep, Still Worth It)
    Jun 18 2025

    So you’ve got an AID system… why are you still spiking like it’s 2007?
    This episode explains why tech doesn’t cancel out pre-bolusing—and how to make it work better with automation.

    📌 Today, We’re Covering:
    ✔️ What AID systems like Omnipod 5 and Control-IQ do well
    ✔️ Why you still need to pre-bolus (just differently)
    ✔️ Tips for syncing your timing with your tech

    📢 Resources & Links:
    ✅ Download the Pre-Bolus Pocket Guide → yourbestt1dyear.com
    ✅ Follow me on Instagram: @thebetes
    ✅ Read my new book: Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories (Amazon & Audible)
    ✅ Learn more or sign up for free care: bluecirclehealth.org

    🚀 New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Hit subscribe!

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    5 mins