Thrivabetic Podcast Interview
Managing T1D goes beyond carb counting—it’s about tuning into your body and addressing factors like gut health, inflammation, and hormones, all of which play a big role in blood sugar regulation and long-term wellness.
- Optimize Gut Health
Reduce Chronic Inflammation
Support Hormonal Balance
Taking a more holistic approach with the support of a functional dietitian can help uncover the root causes impacting your health and guide you in creating a strategy for thriving with T1D.
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Fast Facts on Autoimmune Gut Health & Type 1 Diabetes
- 80% of the immune system is in the gut, making gut health essential for managing autoimmune diseases, including Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) (Vighi et al., 2008).
- T1D patients often have altered gut microbiomes, with reduced diversity and beneficial bacteria compared to non-diabetics (Kostic et al., 2015).
- Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) from fiber fuel gut lining repair and improve insulin sensitivity by reducing inflammation and enhancing gut barrier integrity (De Groot et al., 2020).
- Vitamin D & Magnesium deficiencies are common in T1D, both of which are crucial for gut health and immune regulation (Ebeling et al., 2019).
- Intermittent fasting (12-14 hours) can help reset gut lining and improve insulin sensitivity, supporting metabolic flexibility and gut repair (Cienfuegos et al., 2020).
