Why Walking Helps T1D (And It’s Not Just Steps)

It’s not just the step count — it’s what walking actually does inside our bodies. Today we’re breaking down how walking helps insulin work better and lowers blood sugars (sometimes better than a correction dose).📌 Today, We’re Covering:✔️ How even a short walk can act like a unit of insulin✔️ Why movement helps glucose get into our cells✔️ What it means to “walk it down” with stubborn highsWalking is one of the most underrated blood sugar tools we’ve got — and it’s totally free.📢 Resources & Links:✅ Get your free One Sheet Journal → yourbestt1dyear.com✅ Follow me on Instagram: @thebetes✅ Follow me on TikTok: @the.betes✅ Read my book: “Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time”🚀 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Hit subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next.

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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.