Welcome to Diabetes Tips & Tricks - a brand new series on the Podcast dedicated to deep diving into the specific topics that impact your blood sugar every single day.

In this first episode we start with the most important tool in every T1D's toolbox — insulin. And not just what it is. But how it actually works, when it works, and why understanding those three things changes everything about how you dose, pre-bolus, and troubleshoot your management.

I walk through the three metrics that matter most when it comes to any insulin you're using — activation, peak, and duration. Activation is how fast the insulin gets into your bloodstream and starts working. Peak is when it's at its strongest. Duration is how long it takes to fully clear your system. And every insulin sits in a completely different place on all three of those metrics.

This series is going to be short, specific, and practical. Exactly what Diabetes Tips & Tricks should look like - quick and actionable information.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Today's infographic - Download Here:
• What activation, peak, and duration mean — and why all three matter for every insulin decision you make
• How long-acting insulins like Tresiba and Basaglar compare to rapid-acting insulins like Novolog and Humalog
• What makes ultra-rapid insulins like Fiasp and Lispro different — and when to use them
• How Afrezza works differently from all other insulins — and why the cartridge size changes the duration
• Why understanding your insulin's peak is the key to pre-bolusing correctly
• How to use multiple insulin types together — and how to track insulin on board when you do
• What patient assistance programs are available if you lose insurance or need help affording insulin or CGM supplies
• Why pre-bolusing remains the number one fix for post-meal blood sugar spikes

Additional Resources

• 🎯 5 Lessons You Can't Learn From Your Doctor — Free 5-Day Experience
• 🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com
• 📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning
• 💪 Work with me: More Than A1C — 1on1 Coaching
• 📞 Simplify Your Diabetes — Free Call: Book Now
• 🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute Here

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