Pre-Bolus with @bolusandbiceps | Amanda Mueller

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Everybody with type 1 diabetes knows they should pre-bolus. Almost nobody actually does it. In this episode, Amanda Mueller (@bolusandbiceps), certified personal trainer and T1D coach, breaks down why insulin timing is not a willpower problem... and how to fix it one meal at a time.Amanda was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 24 after landing in the ICU with DKA and a blood sugar over 1,000. She spent years checked out from her diabetes before strength training brought her back. Now she coaches women with T1D on exercise, insulin timing, and the hormone-blood sugar connection almost nobody talks about.We cover pre-bolus timing, fear of hypoglycemia, exercising after insulin, closed-loop pumps and why the algorithm doesn't save you at mealtime, and what to do when the food shows up late.Part of The Head Start pre-bolus challenge.What We CoverGetting diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as an adult (and why it hits different at 24)The DKA story: phantom baked-goods smell, the ICU, and a blood sugar over 1,000Diabetes burnout and the years Amanda disassociated from her T1DHow strength training rewired her relationship with the diseaseWhy she coaches women with T1D specifically (hormones, cycles, and insulin)Pre-bolusing 101: what it is and why timing beats mathThe research: dosing 15 minutes early can cut post-meal spikes by about 50 pointsFear of going low: the real reason your bolus is latePre-bolusing before exercise without crashing mid-workoutStrength training vs. cardio and what each does to blood sugarClosed-loop pumps (Tandem Mobi): why you still need to pre-bolus on an algorithmWhat to do when the restaurant food runs late (hint: it's not failing, it's adapting)About Amanda MuellerAmanda Mueller is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Nutrition Coach living with type 1 diabetes since her diagnosis at age 24. Through Bolus & Biceps, she coaches women with T1D on strength training, insulin timing, and blood sugar management around exercise and hormones.Follow Amanda // Instagram: @bolusandbicepsHelpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.comConnect with Neil: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the.betes Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebetes Facebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouse LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912 Website: https://yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on Amazon: Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time: https://a.co/d/6UHooWJ Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories: https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

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