178: Why you’re finding it tricky to bolus for fruit & how to make it easier

178: Why you’re finding it tricky to bolus for fruit & how to make it easier

July 6, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 178

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of bolusing for fruit in Type 1 Diabetes and offers strategies to make it easier.

About This Episode We all know fruit can have some amazing health benefits, but if fruit (or certain fruits like bananas / grapes) is something you've cut out of your diet since Type 1 Diabetes entered your life, you should listen to this episode! In this episode, we break down why fruit can send blood sugars high or low even when you feel like you've counted the carbs and dosed perfectly, and things you can consider to make bolusing for fruit easier from now on. Don't forget to leave a review in your podcast app or share this episode on socials to help me help others😊 Links and Resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THR1VE Online Recipe & Video Trainings Membership for Type1s and Carers⁠⁠⁠ Book a 1on1 Consult for Blood Sugars, Weightloss, Nutrition or Exercise Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get The Better Bolusing Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to bolus with confidence and regain food freedom ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the Carb Counting Masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to feel more confident with counting carbs for all foods in all situations! Get 10% off storewide (hypo treatments & diabetes travel accessories) with code ANDIBALOG @…

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Host: Andi Balog

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Products: THR1VE Online Recipe & Video Trainings Membership for Type1s and Carers, Better Bolusing Guide, Carb Counting Masterclass

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