Your Best T1D Year
Managing Type 1 Diabetes doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Each 5-minute episode of Your Best T1D Year is packed with practical strategies, mindset shifts, and a little humor to help you feel more in control and less frustrated by diabetes.
Hosted by Neil Greathouse, this Monday, Wednesday, and Friday podcast delivers quick, relatable episodes that make learning about T1D effortless - so you can build small wins that lead to big changes.
📅 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
🎧 Subscribe now and start making diabetes management feel easier - one small habit at a time.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 89
- Years Active
- 2025
T1D Reset Toolkit, Small Tools That Change Your Day
Summary
When life gets loud, you need a tiny, reliable toolkit. Breathing, movement, micro-distractions… we build a reset toolbar you will actually use. Keywords: T1D stress, reset toolkit, mindful br…
5 Minutes That Help T1D, The Science and the How
Summary
Five minutes isn’t random. Short, intentional resets can lower stress chemistry and protect insulin sensitivity. We explain why and show you how to use the five-minute window. Keywords: five m…
Type 1 Diabetes, Why Stress Spikes Blood Sugar and What To Do
Summary
Stress hormones push glucose up and make insulin do less. We unpack the research and give you quick strategies to blunt stress before it bulldozes your time in range. Keywords: T1D, stress spi…
T1D Stress and Blood Sugar, Five Minute Reset
Summary
Stress and T1D go hand in hand. One email, one alarm, and cortisol spikes, insulin sensitivity drops, and your CGM graph climbs. In this kickoff, we walk through a five-minute reset you can ac…
When to Call It: Replace Tech Before Frustration Wins
Knowing when to say, “Nope, I’m done with this CGM/site/pump part,” and switch it out before it messes with your blood sugar or your brain
We’re not here to waste supplies—we’re here to protect peace.…
Your Pump Is Better at Math Than You (And That’s a Good Thing)
Understanding how your pump calculates boluses—and why it often knows more than your brain mid-meal
From IOB to carb ratios and correction factors, your pump is solving equations you shouldn’t have to…
Special Guest // Justin Eastzer @diabe_tech
In this conversation, Justin (diabetech) breaks down where diabetes tech is actually headed. We talk dual-hormone hype vs reality, why Tandem Mobi’s bolus button matters, open-source + AI for unannou…
Track Smarter, Not Harder: Food & Management Apps for T1D
Choosing apps and systems that help you log meals, insulin, and BG—without burning out
Track smarter with tools like SNAQ, mySugr, Undermyfork, and Glooko. Learn which apps are backed by research on i…
CGM Accuracy, Lag & When to Trust Your Gut
What your CGM is really telling you—and when it’s wrong
CGMs are incredible—but they aren’t mind readers. This episode unpacks how CGMs actually work, why there’s always a 5–15 min lag, and when to tr…
Low-Tech Wins: Tracking Without a CGM or Pump
Making progress with the tools you actually have
You don’t need a CGM or pump to understand your blood sugars. This episode is a love letter to low-tech T1Ds—offering real strategies to track patterns…
Sunscreen, Sweat & Sensor Survival
How to keep your devices from quitting on you this summer
From sunscreen sabotage to sweat-soaked adhesives, summer can be brutal on your T1D tech. This episode unpacks what really causes sensor dropo…
CGM Site Rotation & Skin Strategy
Avoiding sensor burnout, skin drama, and accuracy fails
CGMs don’t lie—but they do get confused if you reuse the same tired skin. This episode breaks down how to rotate your sensor like a pro, avoid “…
Special Guest // Endocrinologist Dr. Monica Gomberg
In this conversation, Dr. Monica Gomberg discusses her journey into endocrinology, emphasizing the importance of building long-term relationships with patients. She highlights the complexities of di…
Why Pump Site Rotation Actually Matters
Avoiding clogs, scar tissue, and mystery highs with smarter site rotation
Your insulin might be fine. Your carb count might be perfect. But if your pump site is tired? That’s where the chaos begins. T…
Alarm Fatigue, App Overload & Notification Chaos
Taming your diabetes tech before it drives you bananas
Is your CGM acting like a toddler with a megaphone? Between alarms, app updates, and data overload, tech can go from helpful to hectic real fast.…
Bluetooth 101: Keep Your Tech on the Same Side
Why your CGM and pump need to be on the same side of your body
Your CGM says “No Signal” and suddenly you’re sweating—not from the walk, but from wondering if your blood sugar is tanking.
Today’s episo…
Tech Troubles & Triumphs
Mastering your T1D tech without losing your mind
Your CGM beeps in the middle of a meeting—again. Is it a low… or just a Bluetooth tantrum?
This episode kicks off our August series: Tech Troubles & Tri…
Can You Exercise Without a CGM?
Can You Exercise Without a CGM?
Not everyone has a CGM – and even if you do, sometimes it fails. This episode teaches you old-school strategies that still work.
📌 Today, We’re Covering:
✔️ How to check …
Special Guest // Rob Howe - Diabetics Doing Things
Rob Howe on Strength, Resilience, and Doing Hard Things
From D2 basketball to fatherhood to hosting Diabetics Doing Things, Rob Howe shows what it means to thrive with T1D. Today, we go deep.
📌 Today, …
How to Plan for the Exercise (or race)
How to Plan for the Race (or the Random Dog Walk)
Whether it’s a marathon or an unplanned walk with a friend, T1Ds need a strategy. This episode builds your checklist.
📌 Today, We’re Covering:
✔️ Why pl…