2021.. was... an interesting one to say the least. I think we can all agree on that. Inside today's episode, I share the four biggest lessons I learned this year - and how you can learn from them too.

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With gut health being a new hot trend, it can be hard to find real information between the super food blends, detox teas and everything in between. But when it comes down to it, there can be a holistic approach that doesn't involve breaking the bank on new products. 

In today's episode, I sit down with Mia Giommi - Certified Nutritional Practitioner CNP NNCP (IHN) and Functional Diagnostics Nutrition Practitioner FDNP-T (2022 candidate) to discuss the lifestyle factors like stress, inflammation, sleep and blood sugar fluctuation and their effect on our internal health. Whether you are T1D or not, this is a conversation needed for all.

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It's almost the new year, which means we're in that part of December where it's time to reflect on what we've accomplished over the last 365 days and what goals we want to set walking into the next 365. It can be easy to fall into the A1C and time in range goals. While they're not bad goals to have, they're not sustainable ones for the longevity of your management. 

So inside of today's episode, I'm walking you through the #1 mistake I see in goal setting for chasing after big goals. It's not a matter of if you'll achieve them, it's how - and today I'm walking you through the first step to make sure you're getting started on the right foot.

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Two years ago I randomly applied for a Social Media Manager position for an online patch company I had recently tried out with the intention of being more involved in the diabetes community. What I didn't expect was that I would witness this company disrupt the diabetes space in such an impactful and influential space. Skin Grip has easily become a leader in the diabetes space, not only in their top-notch product - but in how they lead with integrity, prioritize accessibility and give back to the community.

Meet Isaac, Founder and CEO of Skin Grip. In today's discussion, we talk all about how the company started, where they plan to go, and how Isaac leads differently than any company I've seen. Oh, and make sure to stay tuned at the end because we announce a huge way that Skin Grip is giving back and how you can be apart of it. 

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We've all had the conversations in our endocrinologists office - retinopathy, neuropathy, glaucoma, nephropathy - there's quite a list of potential risks that come with a diagnosis of type one diabetes. The one thing in common? They're scary to think about, they're frequently used as a scare tactic from our physicians, and having them doesn't make you a bad diabetic.

Inside this episode, I'm chatting with a former Keeping it 100 client on her 11 years living with diabetes and how the fear of complications actually held her back from caring for her blood sugars. We get real on the emotional impact this fear creates, the stress it cultivates and how it plays a role in how we prioritize our diabetes management. 

Here's what we discuss inside today's episode:

- Kayleigh's diagnosis at 15 years old and how the initial advice she received impacted how she managed her blood sugars for 10 years.

- How she came to the decision that seeking support was best for her.

- How the fear of complications stopped her from taking care of her blood sugars.

- How social media made it's impact on her mindset around diabetes complications.

- The mindset shift that helped her go from thinking "complications are inevitable" to "my journey can be different".

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Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.

Welcome back to Keeping it 100 Radio! Life as we know it right now feels a bit.. hectic, can you agree? Between Thanksgiving, the winter holidays, new years - it can feel like we are simply in management mode, waiting for the storm to pass so our blood sugars can get off this rollercoaster. But what if I told you there were ways to prioritize your management and balance your blood sugars during this time without feeling consumed by them?

Inside this episode, I lay out my three best tips around balancing your blood sugars during the holidays so you can feel confident mapping out the rest of 2021 without having to worry about the rollercoaster that diabetes throws us on.

Here's what we discuss inside today's episode:

- My best three tools that all of our clients utilize during the holidays to welcome in flexibility without overwhelmed.

- Giving yourself grace when the unexpected happens

- Widening your lens to allow for flexibility

- Setting your MVC

- Using reports from your CGM to determine where to shift your focus.

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We see it all the time. New diets and trends - low carb, plant based, high carb - low fat, #75Hard workout programs, you name it. All of which were not designed to support the woman's body. The linear, checklist approach to diabetes management is actually more damaging for women who want to gain predictability in their blood sugars and work with their body.

Inside this episode, I sit down with my co-coaches Jessica Hrdlicka (RD/CDE) and Valeria Garcia (Women's Wellness Coach) and discuss why our diabetes management doesn't actually thrive off of routine and how our approach has created a groundbreaking space for our clients.

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I'll never know what it's like to be a parent of a type one diabetic, but that's why I'm so grateful for open conversations like this with my dad where I get to hear his perspective. Inside this conversation, you'll hear the raw side of a parents perception of the diagnosis from the initial symptoms, to the financial realities and how type one diabetes shaped our relationship and family dynamic. 

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Health class taught us the basics: This is your period.. Use birth control.. Don't get pregnant. But we never actually learned about the journey of our cycle, what it meant for our hormones and how our body needs change throughout the process. Add type one diabetes to the mix and it adds in a lot more complexities. 

Inside this episode, we sit down with Valeria Garcia, Keeping it 100 Alumni and Women's Wellness coach to discuss creating a level playing field with hormonal health, blood sugars, and our daily habits. 

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Welcome back to Keeping it 100 Radio! Wow, 2021. What a year. We have seen so much growth in the resources we have available to the diabetes community. One advancement I'm most impressed with? The automode feature on pumps like the T-Slim and Medtronic (and hey, even the Omnipod but that isn't FDA approved yet). While I'm not on the automode myself, I've had many clients who are. But to their disappointment, it's an advancement that's overhyped in the health care system. Not because it doesn't work, but because they haven't taken the proper steps to set their foundations in place first. 

Inside this episode, we're going to talk about the number one flaw I see in the automode feature, how you can make the technology work for you and how you can work with it all to finally bring predictability to your blood sugars and end the frustration around dosing decisions.

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