Blood Sugar Spikes, Carb Myths, GLP-1s, and Fat Loss Tips from a Type 1 Diabetic (Ben Tzeel) | Ep 343

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Are carbs really your enemy? Should you be training fasted? Can someone with diabetes actually build muscle and thrive?

Registered dietitian and strength coach Ben Zeal, who’s been living with type 1 diabetes for over 25 years, joins me to break down some of the biggest myths in fitness and nutrition. We discuss carb fear, insulin misconceptions, and the truth about fasted training, CGMs, GLP-1s, and more.

Ben also covers how blood sugar management isn't just for diabetics, but for anyone wanting consistent energy, better performance, and body composition goals that stick. Our discussion is packed with real talk and practical strategies to train smarter, eat with confidence, and stop fearing carbs.
Today, you’ll learn all about:

4:39 – Should non-diabetics track glucose?
6:13 – Walks, workouts, and insulin sensitivity
9:28 – Can movement replace medication?
13:11 – How to overcome carb fear
15:14 – Best training approach for blood sugar
22:36 – Stress: the hidden blood sugar saboteur
27:40 – GLP-1 drugs and smart strategy
30:48 – What insulin pumps actually do
36:32 – How to become a consistent lifter
41:44 – Does fiber really matter for blood sugar?
44:25 – Where to find Ben and free resources
Episode resources:

• Your Diabetes Insider Podcast
• Website: yourdiabetesinsider.com
• Instagram: @manoftzeel
• Facebook: m.me/manoftzeel?ref=w10525587
• Youtube: @yourdiabetesinsider
  

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Chapters

1. Introducing Diabetes Expert Ben Zeal (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Blood Sugar Fundamentals (00:03:14)

3. Insulin Sensitivity and Physical Activity (00:06:48)

4. Training for Better Blood Sugar Control (00:10:54)

5. Fasted Training: Benefits and Trade-offs (00:17:28)

6. GLP-1 Medications: Uses and Misconceptions (00:26:40)

7. Understanding Insulin Pumps and Technology (00:30:35)

8. Diabetes as a Strength, Not Limitation (00:35:30)

9. Building Consistency with Lifting (00:38:46)

10. Final Thoughts on Fiber and Gut Health (00:42:50)