65. Nina Gelbke on Blood Sugar Perfectionism, Plant Based Nutrition, and Endurance Sports with T1D

We have our first ever Australian T1D guest today, Nina Gelbke. Nina developed a passion for nutrition after being diagnosed at age 9 and after struggling with an eating disorder throughout highschool. She is an accredited nutritionist and sports nutritionist (BHSc), CrossFit trainer, and competitive athlete. Her aim as a plant-based nutritionist and fitness coach is to educate, support and empower her clients with food. In this episode we talk about...Her struggle with blood sugar perfectionism - what helped her change her mindset and how it’s still a work in progressThe value of eating not just for insulin sensitivity, but also for happiness Nina’s exact approach to prepare for a 4k ocean swim (and how she didn’t go low during it!) The importance of trial and error for learning how to fuel your body for different activitiesFollow Nina on Instagram HERE.I do want to give a trigger warning that we touch on diets and disordered eating. So please skip this if you are not in a good place to explore these topics.Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast rise! Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop.Send me a DM to introduce yourself with any feedback, questions, or suggestions on topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes.RESOURCES FOR YOU: For Newly Diagnosed T1Ds HEREFor T1D nutrition strategies and 7 day meal plan - HEREGet more T1D tips HERE. Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.