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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 28 MIN

182: Common Basal Testing Mistakes (Get this right and managing type 1 diabetes becomes 10X easier)

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

About This EpisodeBasal testing is one of the most powerful tools for improving your blood sugars, reducing the mental load of Type 1 diabetes, and building confidence in your insulin doses - but it's easy to get wrong! In this episode, we'll talk about the most common basal testing mistakes I see, why basal testing is so important, when your results can (and can't) be trusted, and so much more.Whether you're on an insulin pump or multiple daily injections, understanding your background insulin can be one of the biggest game changers for improving your blood sugars and feeling more in control.Don't forget to leave a review in your podcast app or share this episode on socials to help me help others😊 Links and Resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THR1VE Online Recipe & Video Trainings Membership for Type1s and Carers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book 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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