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Free help for the part of T1D nobody warned you about... the nonstop decisions. One small habit at a time, so the disease takes a backseat to the rest of your life.

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// Read this twice

You're not doing a bad job. You're doing a difficult job.

The mental math at every meal. The 2am handful of Skittles in bed. Alarms going off out of the blue.

It piles up into burnout. And burnout turns into "I'll deal with it tomorrow." We've all been there, and staying there is the part that wears us down.

The next small habit is a lot closer than you think.

// How it works

One habit at a time.
That's the whole enchilada (bolus accordingly).

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Takes about 30 seconds. Your inbox gets some free help so your brain can take a break for a minute.

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One habit at a time

Every couple of months we build one habit together. Water. Sleep. Movement. Treating lows with actual glucose instead of the whole pantry. One habit, built all the way, before the next one starts. Nobody's asking you to overhaul your life by Thursday.

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Stack the wins

Small habits gain momentum. T1D takes a backseat. You find community that's doing this along with you.

// Real people. Real wins.

Don't take my word for it.

"I want to let you know that I truly appreciate your content. The information you provide about pre-bolus has changed my life, brother. I thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Ray K @no_suga_ray

"I just love every single post you do. When I became a type 1 diabetic, your book, you, your challenges helped me more than you know!"

Audrey @audrielise

"My wife and I found your page shortly after our 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with T1D about 8 months ago, and your videos have genuinely helped us understand and navigate this new life."

Michael @t1d.bit

"I'm 31 and diagnosed with type 1 December last year. The way you explain things and the realities of actually living with the disease has really resonated with me. Love your podcasts. Nearly done with 100 episodes and still learning heaps."

Dylan @chefdylanriggs

"Your podcast today...so on the money. If I could have called you on the way home from the gym, I would have. Can't wait for these next two months on pre-bolusing."

Corey @itsppa

"I am learning so much from your posts and podcasts!"

Lisa @lisa.marita

"I love and hate that you can articulate exactly what I've struggled to survive for so long. Your level of understanding, your ability to translate complex, confusing information into simple, relatable support, your humor, your dedication - thank you!"

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// Hi, I'm Neil // I've been doing this since 1992

I was diagnosed with Type 1 on Valentine's Day, 1992. Romantic, right?

That's 34 years of carb counts, site changes, and learning things the hard way, right alongside you. I'm not a doctor and I'm not selling a miracle. I'm just a guy a few steps ahead of you on the trail, yelling back, "watch out for that rock."

Since then I've directed a documentary about 20 people with T1D who biked 4,200 miles across America, written two books, built a community of about 87,000 people at @thebetes, and put out a podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. None of that happened because I mastered T1D. Nobody does. It happened because small, boring, repeatable wins add up.

Nobody remembers easy.

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// The Your Best T1D Year podcast

Most episodes are five minutes.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, each episode is something you can actually try today. They're short enough to finish when you're driving to work, taking kids to school, or waiting for a low blood sugar to come back up.

Pre-bolusing // Travel // Exercise // Burnout // CGM trends // Routines

Listen to the latest episode    Also on Spotify

// For the readers

Oh, so you're more of a reader? OK, smarty pants.

Two books I wrote for the parts of Type 1 diabetes that don't fit on social media. One day at a time, one true story at a time. Written about all of our lows & highs and how to manage it all.

// One more time, in case you scrolled fast

It's never too late to start
your best T1D year.

You're not doing a bad job. You're doing a difficult job. Remember that. Then come build the next small habit with us.

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I'm not a doctor, and nothing on this site is medical advice. It's one guy sharing 34 years of lived experience. Before you change anything about your insulin, food, or routine, talk with your care team first. They know your numbers and they're the experts. I've got your back on everything else.