5 ways I increased my time in range as a person with type 1 diabetes

Trying to keep glucose levels within a healthy and safe range as a person with type 1 diabetes is not easy.

In this solo episode I'm talking through five habits I've adopted over the many years I've lived with type 1 diabetes that have significantly improved my time in range, giving me more steady glucose levels which has consequently improved my quality of life. And I do not say that lightly!

The Habits Mentioned:
Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)

1. Carbohydrate Counting
2. Pre-Bolus
3. Trying not to overcorrect hypos
4. Not eating too close to bed
5. Lowering high glucose alert threshold

What are some of yours? Head to @missjengrieves or @studiotype1on1 on Instagram and let me know!

THINGS MENTIONED

BERTIE Carb Counting Course.
Solo Podcast Episode: 14 Lessons that have helped me to live with type 1 diabetes.

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DISCLAIMER
Nothing you hear on Type 1 on 1 should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your diabetes or health management.

SPONSOR MESSAGE
This episode of Type 1 on 1 is sponsored by Dexcom. Using Dexcom CGM has given me so much confidence to make informed diabetes treatment decisions in the moment.

You can choose to wear it on your arm or your abdomen, and all Dexcom CGMs have the share and follow feature even when connected to an insulin pump, so family and friends can see your glucose levels and get alerts, giving that extra bit of support when needed.

Head to Dexcom.com to request a free Dexcom ONE+ sample.

Always read the user manual for important product aspects and limitations. Talk to your doctor for diabetes management terms and conditions and terms of use.