Salad With a Side of Fries Nutrition, Wellness & Weight Loss
Jenn Trepeck
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Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes (feat. Ben Tzeel)
Diabetes management doesn't have to mean missing out on life's greatest moments or living in fear. Learn how blood sugar management can transform daily life for anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. This conversation dispels common myths and reveals practical strategies that work. Join Jenn Trepeck on Salad With a Side of Fries with special guest Ben Tzeel, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care specialist who has lived with Type 1 diabetes for over 25 years. Together, they explore the critical differences between Type 1 and Type 2, discuss nutrition and exercise strategies, and share how tools like continuous glucose monitors help people thrive while managing their condition during Diabetes Awareness Month. What You Will Learn in This Episode: ✅ The critical differences between Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes, including how insulin resistance works differently in each condition and why Type 1 diabetes management requires external insulin for life. ✅ How to use nutrition strategies like carbohydrate counting, protein pairing, and insulin to carb ratios to achieve better blood sugar control without restrictive eating or feeling deprived. ✅ Why strength training and consistent movement boost insulin sensitivity for 24-72 hours after each workout, making exercise and diabetes management one of the most powerful tools you have. ✅ The truth about continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and other diabetes technology—what actually works, how to interpret the data, and why you still need to play an active role in your care. The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 How insulin works as a key to unlock cells and allow glucose uptake for energy in Type 1 diabetes management 04:35 Ben's story of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age seven and the outdated advice he received from doctors 10:39 The stigma of diabetes and its unfair consequences 12:41 Understanding the biological differences between Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes and how insulin resistance develops differently 18:29 Nutrition strategies for diabetes management, including carbohydrate counting, protein pairing, and insulin-to-carb ratios for meals 24:24 The power of strength training and walking to maximize insulin sensitivity and improve blood sugar control for 24 to 72 hours 28:51 Continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps are game-changing technology tools for real-time diabetes care and data tracking 33:52 Underrated diabetes tools, including inhalable insulin and nasal glucagon for faster-acting emergency blood sugar management 37:06 Having early conversations with partners and supporters about Type 1 diabetes management, setting boundaries, and expressing needs 40:13 The importance of asking people with diabetes how they want to be supported and having personalized conversations about glucose monitoring preferences KEY TAKEAWAYS: 💎Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas stops making insulin entirely. In contrast, Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body can't keep up with insulin demand and develops insulin resistance—understanding this difference is critical for proper diabetes management. 💎Pairing carbohydrates with quality protein and fiber at every meal helps prevent blood sugar spikes, and eating real food beats artificial sweeteners, which wreak havoc on gut health and digestion. 💎Strength training 3-4 times per week plus regular walking builds muscle mass and boosts insulin sensitivity for 24-72 hours after each...
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