How to build your T1D Toolbox
Don't miss out on my free webinar today!
Have you have seen the list of 42 factors that can affect blood sugars? If you haven’t, I highly recommend checking it out as it can really bring a lot clarity as to why our BGs behave the way they do. But a word of caution: it can also create a sense of overwhelm, frustration and confusion about what exactly we can do to keep up with and respond to all these different variables.
The good news is, not all of these variables are going to be things you need to think about it (for example, you can probably cross of sunburns, altitude and allergies unless you know you’re affected by those!).
I often wondered what the follow-up was to those factors. When I look at my CGM data or the CGM data of my clients, we can often pinpoint to the factors causing those blood sugar excursions. But then what? Once the patterns were identified, how could we respond in the most effective and also compassionate way? We needed to find a solution that felt sustainable and wouldn’t diminish quality of life, which strategies like restriction often cause.
In my self-paced course, Diabetes Decoded, I walk through 14 different tools (they’re actually tactics but everyone calls them tools, so we’re going to roll with that) that can enhance your diabetes toolbox and help you solve problems like lows during exercise or highs after pizza.
Just like the 42 variables, not all the tools will work for every person or in every situation, but it’s a survey of the most common tools that people have access to and most importantly, the situations that they are best used for.
Tonight, I will be hosting a free webinar on building your T1D toolbox and I want to make sure you don’t miss out on it! You’ll get an insider look at some of the content from Diabetes Decoded, and you will walk away being able to identify and effectively utilize 14 different tools for a whole host of situations.
You’ll have a clear roadmap to discerning which tool is right for you, so instead of feeling overwhelmed and confused by those 42 factors, you feel empowered and confident in your choices and diabetes decision making.
Not only is this webinar free, but it’s also recorded!
Another important thing to remember is that using a tool often requires us to develop our skills. We may understand what a hammer is and what it does, but our ability to use it well grows over time. And the more complicated the tool (like a table saw) or the more complex the situation (building furniture), the more practice we will need to feel confident in using those tools. The same goes for using tools with diabetes!
Having guidance from a CDCES can help you develop those skills faster. If you’re looking for some additional support from someone who walks the walk and hammers the hammer, please reach out to learn more about my services. Or make an appointment with the CDCES at your local clinic or hospital.