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EPISODE · Nov 22, 2025 · 7 MIN

Diabetic Thanksgiving Survival Guide

from Type 1 Tribe: a Type 1 Diabetes Podcast · host Samantha Hildebrandt

Navigating Thanksgiving as a Type 1 Diabetic can feel overwhelming — carbs everywhere, slow-digesting foods, surprise sugar spikes, and unpredictable timing. In this video, I’m sharing my T1D Thanksgiving Survival Guide with the exact carb strategies, pre-bolus tips, and bolusing tricks that actually help keep blood sugars more stable during the big holiday meal.Whether you’re on a pump, MDI, or using a CGM, these tips will help you feel prepared, confident, and able to enjoy the day without stressing about every bite. 🍽️🦃In this video you’ll learn:✔️ How to pre-bolus for Thanksgiving foods✔️ Which dishes spike blood sugar the fastest✔️ How to plate your meal for smoother post-meal numbers✔️ When to use split/extended bolusing✔️ Sneaky carb bombs most T1Ds forget about✔️ Tips for dessert (yes, you can eat pie!)✔️ Simple ways to prevent 200–300 mg/dL spikes✔️ My go-to T1D travel + holiday backup planIf you’re a Type 1 Diabetic looking for real, practical help on Thanksgiving, this guide will make the holiday SO much easier.Don't forget to subscribe for more videos just like this!Say Hi on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/type1.tribe***Get the Diabetes eBook: ***https://type1tribe.thrivecart.com/lower-your-a1c-ebook/?_kx=MzeGuPvxeytNDQ-tghoKH_PspYc6LK9iC-sFKAAdmU4.VQxKgT#SamanthaHildebrandt #type1diabetes #t1d

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