T1D is relentless. managing it doesn’t have to be
Practical, no-fluff tools that actually fit into real life.
nobody remembers easy.
Hey, I’m Neil (@thebetes on Insta📱). I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes during flight training in the U.S. Air Force. And let me tell you—managing T1D felt like a full-time job. The highs, the lows, the second-guessing… it was exhausting.
For years, I felt like I was always reacting, always behind. No one ever handed me a game plan—just a bunch of numbers & carb ratios. Sound familiar? Then you’re in the right place.
Managing T1D isn’t about being perfect - it’s about finding what works & doing it consistently.
Click below to download resources for simple habits you can start today.
THE Water Habit
Drinking six 8oz glasses of water a day can actually help with high blood sugars (yes, really) 🤯 I’ll show you how.
Stop Over-treating Lows
If you’re tired of rebounding after every low, this challenge will help you break the cycle🤤(and save you from inhaling the entire kitchen at 2 AM).
Real Life. Real Strategies. In Action.
I started Your Best T1D Year—to help people like us simplify diabetes management & stop feeling like it’s running our lives. You don’t need more overwhelming advice—you need real, practical strategies that actually fit into your day.
If that’s what you’ve been looking for, you’re in the right place!
Your Best T1D Year
The Podcast
Practical. Honest. No fluff. Every episode is packed with simple strategies, real stories, and the science you can actually use in your day-to-day with T1D.
🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts
After 30+ years of Type One, I’ve got plenty of stories. Some are hilarious, some are rough, and some will make you nod like, “yep, been there.” This book is my unpolished truth—the highs, the crashes, the dumb mistakes, and the stuff I wish I’d known sooner.
It’s not a textbook. It’s not sugar-coated (pun intended). It’s just me, sharing what it’s really like to live with T1D—and hopefully giving you a laugh and some hope along the way.
Type One Diabetes:
True Stories
Real life with T1D—no filter.
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