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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 8 MIN

157: Carb Ratios Are Not What You Think They Are

from Empowering Type 1 Diabetes: with T1D Nutritionist Andi Balog · host Andi Balog

About This EpisodeThis episode may just blow your mind🤯 The way you think about Carb Ratios will likely change forever after you listen to this. There are a lot of misconceptions in the T1D world, and in this episode we're discussing the missing pieces in our understanding of insulin settings like Carb Ratios, Insulin Sensitivity Factors and other similar dosage ratios. When you understand how these things actually work - you can make them WORK FOR YOU for better blood sugars with less effort.Links and ResourcesMentioned in this episode:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The THR1VE membership to learn how test your carb ratios and other insulin testing with step by step video trainingsOther:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1on1 Consult for Blood Sugars, Weightloss, Nutrition or Exercise Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get The Better Bolusing Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to bolus with confidence and regain food freedom⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the Carb Counting Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠ to feel more confident with counting carbs for all foods in all situations!Get 10% off storewide (hypo treatments & diabetes travel accessories) with code ANDIBALOG @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ibdmedical.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your questions answered on future episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DisclaimerThe Empowering Health Podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other diabetes health care services. I am not a doctor or a diabetes educator, and this is not medical advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

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