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EPISODE · Apr 4, 2025 · 4 MIN

Why Walking Helps T1D (And It’s Not Just Steps)

from Your Best T1D Year · host Neil Greathouse

It’s not just the step count — it’s what walking actually does inside our bodies. Today we’re breaking down how walking helps insulin work better and lowers blood sugars (sometimes better than a correction dose).📌 Today, We’re Covering:✔️ How even a short walk can act like a unit of insulin✔️ Why movement helps glucose get into our cells✔️ What it means to “walk it down” with stubborn highsWalking is one of the most underrated blood sugar tools we’ve got — and it’s totally free.📢 Resources & Links:✅ Get your free One Sheet Journal → yourbestt1dyear.com✅ Follow me on Instagram: @thebetes✅ Follow me on TikTok: @the.betes✅ Read my book: “Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time”🚀 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Hit subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next.

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