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Most people believe exercising in a fasted state with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is dangerous, but I know that's not the whole story!

In this episode, Sami Parker and I break down how we make fasted workouts work without living in fear of lows or highs. If you are tired of workout advice that feels too cautious, too vague, or just plain wrong, this conversation is for you.

Sami, a registered nurse (RN) and personal trainer with 14 years of T1D experience, shares her simple approach to exercising on an insulin pump in a fasted state without turning it into a whole production. I talk about how understanding insulin, basal rates, and exercise science can make movement feel safer and more manageable. Together, we get real about insulin on board (IOB), activity mode, and the freedom that comes from learning what actually works for your body.

You will hear why aggressive carb loading can make exercise messier, how quick glucose can help when you need it, and why paying attention to your own patterns matters more than waiting for perfect rules. If you have ever worried that working out will wreck your blood sugar, this episode offers a smarter, more confident way forward.

This episode is for active people with T1D, parents, caregivers, and anyone who wants straight talk instead of sugar-coated advice. If you want to feel more in control of exercise and less afraid of blood sugar swings, this one is worth your time.

Thanks for tuning in! And thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. See if Eversense is right for you!
DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen.
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🔥 NEW RELEASE: Every Day with Diabetes
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Exercise with Diabetes
Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
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Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D
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Most people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) struggle not just with blood sugar management, but with weight loss and sustainable health habits—and too many are left to figure it out alone.

In this episode, Leanne Matthews and I get real about what actually makes T1D weight management so hard, and why quick fixes keep falling apart.

We talk about fear of lows, unpredictable insulin needs, and the truth about building a routine that lasts. There are no magic tricks when it comes to weight loss, just the practical, real, sometimes hard stuff that actually makes a difference.

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Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. Eversense is home to the world's only 365-Day CGM. See if it's right for you at eversensecgm.com/ginger.
DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen.
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🔥 NEW RELEASE: Every Day with Diabetes
Stop Overeating During Lows
Exercise with Diabetes
Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
Emotional Eating with Diabetes
When I Go Low
Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D
GINGER’S FAVE DIABETES-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
Treat Lows Fast with Glow Gummies 
Enjoy Donuts Guilt-free with Good Journey
SUPPORT INDEPENDENT DIABETES EDUCATION
👉 If you found value in today's episode and want to support independent diabetes education, advocacy, and storytelling, you can leave a tip at buymeacoffee.com/diabetesnerd. 
Every contribution helps keep the podcast going and allows us to continue bringing important conversations to the diabetes community. 
Thank you for being here. 🧡
DISCLOSURE: Ginger is an affiliate of Glow Gummies and Good Journey Donuts. By using her links to purchase, she may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Enjoy!
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High blood sugar doesn’t just affect your body—it may also quietly shape brain health, memory, and energy.

In this episode, I speak with Dr. John Lewis about the surprising ways chronically elevated blood sugar may impact the brain, including the science behind “caramelizing the brain,” neuroplasticity, brain fog, and the afternoon crash. 

Together, we explore the connections between diabetes, sleep, inflammation, and dementia, along with practical nutrition ideas and a broader conversation about how everyday choices can support long-term brain health.
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Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. Eversense is home to the world's only 365-Day CGM. See if it's right for you at eversensecgm.com/ginger.
DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen.
FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA
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GINGER's DIABETES BOOKS
🔥 NEW RELEASE: Every Day with Diabetes
Stop Overeating During Lows
Exercise with Diabetes
Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
Emotional Eating with Diabetes
When I Go Low
Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D
GINGER’S FAVE DIABETES-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
Treat Lows Fast with Glow Gummies 
Enjoy Donuts Guilt-free with Good Journey
SUPPORT INDEPENDENT DIABETES EDUCATION
👉 If you found value in today's episode and want to support independent diabetes education, advocacy, and storytelling, you can leave a tip at buymeacoffee.com/diabetesnerd. 
Every contribution helps keep the podcast going and allows us to continue bringing important conversations to the diabetes community. 
Thank you for being here. 🧡
DISCLOSURE: Ginger is an affiliate of Glow Gummies and Good Journey Donuts. By using her links to purchase, she may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Enjoy!
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If you've ever wished your CGM or insulin pump could do just a little more, this episode is for you.

I'm joined by Greg Badros, founder of Gluroo and father of a son with type 1 diabetes, to talk about how he built an app to fill the gaps left by today's diabetes technology.

Together, we dive into everything from logging meals, exercise, insulin, and low treatments to identifying patterns that can help you better understand what's affecting your blood sugar day-to-day.

We also talk about how Gluroo works alongside your existing diabetes devices, why it was designed to reduce the mental burden of diabetes rather than add to it, and how its companion apps, Got CGM and FlashSnack, make managing diabetes even easier.

Whether you're living with type 1 diabetes yourself or caring for someone who is, I think you'll come away with a better understanding of how the right tools can help you spend less time managing diabetes and more time living your life.

Let me know in the comments: What's one feature you wish your CGM or insulin pump could do that it doesn't today?
Thanks for tuning in! Join the Diabetes Nerd Network.
Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. Eversense is home to the world's only 365-Day CGM. See if it's right for you at eversensecgm.com/ginger.
DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen.
FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA
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GINGER's DIABETES BOOKS
🔥 NEW RELEASE: Every Day with Diabetes
Stop Overeating During Lows
Exercise with Diabetes
Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
Emotional Eating with Diabetes
When I Go Low
Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D
GINGER’S FAVE DIABETES-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
Treat Lows Fast with Glow Gummies 
Enjoy Donuts Guilt-free with Good Journey
SUPPORT INDEPENDENT DIABETES EDUCATION
👉 If you found value in today's episode and want to support independent diabetes education, advocacy, and storytelling, you can leave a tip at buymeacoffee.com/diabetesnerd. 
Every contribution helps keep the podcast going and allows us to continue bringing important conversations to the diabetes community. 
Thank you for being here. 🧡
DISCLOSURE: Ginger is an affiliate of Glow Gummies and Good Journey Donuts. By using her links to purchase, she may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Enjoy!
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What does the stock market have to do with curing type 1 diabetes?
Actually...a lot.
In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, my friend Julia Flaherty joins me to pull back the curtain on the business side of diabetes research. We talk about how biotech companies raise money, why investors get excited about clinical trial results, what happens when a company gets acquired, and why so many people living with T1D are becoming shareholders themselves.
If you've ever wondered why a company's stock jumps after a promising study—or how someone could potentially invest in the future of diabetes research—this episode is for you.
This isn't investment advice. It's simply an honest, easy-to-understand conversation about the money that helps fund the race toward better treatments and, hopefully, one day, a cure for type 1 diabetes.
🎧 Watch or listen now and let us know what you think!
Thanks for tuning in! Join the Diabetes Nerd Network.
Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring the Diabetes Nerd Podcast. Eversense is home to the world's only 365-Day CGM. See if it's right for you at eversensecgm.com/ginger.
DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen.
FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA
YOUTUBE
BOOKS
ARTICLES 
INSTAGRAM 
LINKEDIN 
GINGER's DIABETES BOOKS
🔥 NEW RELEASE: Every Day with Diabetes
Stop Overeating During Lows
Exercise with Diabetes
Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
Emotional Eating with Diabetes
When I Go Low
Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D
GINGER’S FAVE DIABETES-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
Treat Lows Fast with Glow Gummies 
Enjoy Donuts Guilt-free with Good Journey
SUPPORT INDEPENDENT DIABETES EDUCATION
👉 If you found value in today's episode and want to support independent diabetes education, advocacy, and storytelling, you can leave a tip at buymeacoffee.com/diabetesnerd. 
Every contribution helps keep the podcast going and allows us to continue bringing important conversations to the diabetes community. 
Thank you for being here. 🧡
DISCLOSURE: Ginger is an affiliate of Glow Gummies and Good Journey Donuts. By using her links to purchase, she may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Enjoy!
Support the show