Diabetic Edge

Type 1 Diabetic | Optimizing Health & Energy | What Diabetics Know That Everyone Should | Sharing science-backed tips & real-life hacks

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💉 I’m a Type 1 Diabetic, but this page isn’t just for diabetics.
📈 Want stable energy, better health, and sharper focus?
🩸 Diabetics master blood sugar because we have to.
👉 I’ll teach you what we know—so you can perform at your best.
🚀 Follow along. Let’s optimize.

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@Emmachuuks I’m just starting to learn this after the last six months

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@mskoriwilson 💯 that purpose is key to fulfilment, and even for longevity

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@drjamesdinic Daniel Kahneman said if there was one attribute he could guarantee his children had it would be optimism.

Making the best of every situation also makes better things happen over time

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@BuffxWeeb Daily/weekly habits never look exciting in the moment, the compounding over time is what is exciting

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@Devsthetix Especially important if you live in a city like me. Being able to walk around green space is so energising, and great for mental clarity as well

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@mikementzer80 I’ve found my fitness has increased significantly with fewer, higher intensity workouts per week than constant slow slog

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@simonfitxx Turning up is often the hardest part of the workout

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Exercise improves insulin sensitivity.

As a type 1 diabetic, I see in real time how a workout reduces my short term insulin requirements - often by around 20%, and the benefits last for days afterwards.

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@micheal_ws18 Yes! It’s a lifelong process, not getting in shape one month then losing it the next. Learn to love the journey

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@mike_behr_ I try and do this first thing in the morning to get some early sunlight, let my body know it’s morning time!

Amazing how many new ideas pop up when walking outside with no distractions

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Walking after you eat sounds almost too trivial to matter.

But a short walk after a meal can influence what happens to your blood glucose, how much insulin your body needs, how your muscles handle glucose and even how you feel later in the day 🚶‍♂️

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@FitAndFortune It’s made a big difference for me. Wake up feeling so much better in the mornings

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@sanndeepyadav Making a habit of running is great. It gets easier and more fun to maintain, and consistently gives a positive feeling afterwards.

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@thegarybrecka Dealing with cravings is so crucial for maintaining a healthy weight (and, for type 1 diabetics like me, controlling blood glucose).

The 30 second pause is great, as is taking a short walk when you think you might be experiencing cravings

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@im_jeremy_davis Meditation has been game-changing for me

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@zachhomol_ With toddlers it sometimes feels like it’s second by second!

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@ChamberofFit If nothing else, I feel so much more energised after working out I’m far more productive at work!

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@glucosegoddesss As a type 1 diabetic I get to see this in real time through sensor data. Eating protein, fibre and fat first can keep blood glucose levels so much more stable!

Similarly, some veggies before the main meal are a cheat code!

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@drjamesdinic It’s much more effective to control your environment than relying on discipline.

Example: to avoid late night snacking, either hide snacks at the back of your top shelf, or better, don’t have them at home.

The higher barrier to snacking reduces the need for willpower

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The dawn phenomenon is fascinating.

You can wake up having eaten nothing for 10 hours…

…and your blood glucose can rise.

Why?

Hormones preparing your body for the day.

It’s a useful reminder:

Your metabolism doesn’t switch off while you’re asleep.