#169: Blood Sugars, Barbells, & Diabetes Oh My - Christiana Purves

The Healthy Diabetic

Christiana is a Fitness Muscle & Glamour (FMG) pro athlete with a passion for coaching Type 1 Diabetics to build muscle and insulin sensitivity. Christiana is a T1D herself of 20 years and has found a well rounded approach to fitness, nutrition and wellness key to managing chronic illness. Christiana unveils the rigorous yet rewarding path of thriving with diabetes. Her family's multigenerational success with the condition serves as a backdrop to this episode, where we traverse topics like hormonal variances, the impact of diet on blood sugar levels, competing and training for the stage with diabetes, and the importance of a strong support system.

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Chapters

1. #169: Blood Sugars, Barbells, & Diabetes Oh My - Christiana Purves (00:00:00)

2. Type 1 Diabetes and Athletic Lifestyle (00:00:19)

3. Support for Living With Type 1 Diabetes (00:14:43)

4. Managing Blood Sugars and Misconceptions (00:19:59)

5. Understanding Nutrition, Avoiding Fad Diets (00:28:53)

6. Track Eating Habits and Blood Work (00:41:15)

7. Thyroid Medication and Testosterone Levels (00:52:21)

8. Weightlifting and Bodybuilding Journey (01:07:08)

9. Consistency and Managing Blood Sugar Levels (01:15:57)

10. Managing Type 1 Diabetes While Competing (01:25:57)