97. The 5 “whens” of insulin optimization

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno

In our culture, we’re often concerned with the why and what of things, but not as much the when. But if you’re like me, you know how precious time is and you want to make sure you’re optimizing your days to live your best life with T1D. So in this episode, I’m giving you 5 specific life areas to think about the “when” of insulin.These are five very tangible areas in your life to focus on insulin timing and amount. Grab a notepad or your Notes app!

Time Stamps:

• (04:10) Why I wanted to record this episode and why I’m so focused on time these days
• (09:05) Reflections on my busyness and how I’m getting into a flow state instead
• (12:20) The book that changed the “when” game for me
• (16:52) Area 1: the when of am vs. pm
• (18:00) Area 2: the when of meal time insulin dose
• (18:57) Area 3: the when of recent activity
• (19:37) Area 4: the when of your motivation level
• (21:45) Area 5: the when of food temperature

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Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.