About Is Butter a Carb? | T1D, Nutrition, & Health Conversations
Hosted by Meg Cremins, Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and T1D of 25 years, this show is your space for honest, no-BS conversations about blood sugars, food, movement, and everything in between.
Each week, we’ll talk about the nuanced reality of managing T1D. From food and insulin to hormones, stress, burnout, and body image, you'll hear evidence-based, restriction-free, and action-oriented approaches for living your best life with T1D.
16. Qiana's T1D journey with body image, the entertainment industry, and finding her path
In this episode, Qiana Drew shares her personal journey of living with type 1 diabetes while navigating body image, the pressures of the entertainment industry, parenting, and living her best life.
We talk through:
-Qiana's diagnosis as she was striving to be a pop star
-Her early journey with T1D of omitting insulin, body image, and overcoming big challenges
-How Qiana found a new path of health and wellness
-Raising a daughter with T1D
If you are struggling with omitting insulin, body image, or disordered eating, please reach out to a healthcare professional. Here are some additional resources.
More from Qiana:
Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/5wp5VNLkr5QnWsroPNh0Ob?si=_vqNDjsUS4u15VIIh77kDQ)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/qiqidrew/)
December 14 Dance Event (Live + Virtual) (https://www.lloydpearsonfitness.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnXwsaOz5A04afRXc8cnO1y6TiiRsauPw1P4A2nRjQ4n-fezAxllJ7sInqgj0_aem_1CTA-aNK8Nx0hImeo3ENUA)
More from Meg:
IG: @megtypeone (https://www.instagram.com/megtypeone/):
TikTok: @megtypeone1 (https://www.tiktok.com/@megtypeone1)
YT: @megtypeone (https://www.youtube.com/@megtypeone)
Website: megcremins.com
Learn more about my T1D and nutrition programs on my website!
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan.
14 Nov 2025
15. 3 Mindset shifts that changed my perspective of T1D
Back for a solo episode today! Mindset creates the foundation for everything in T1D. These are three shifts that help me when I'm:
-Feeling like paying attention to diabetes will make me boring
-Feeling overwhelmed by the "foreverness" of T1D
I hope some of these shifts will help you like they've helped me!
If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left a review or shared it with a friend living with T1D.💛
SEE MORE FROM MEG:
IG: @megtypeone (https://www.instagram.com/megtypeone/):
TikTok: @megtypeone1 (https://www.tiktok.com/@megtypeone1)
YT: @megtypeone (https://www.youtube.com/@megtypeone)
Website: megcremins.com
Learn more about my T1D and nutrition programs on my website!
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan.
7 Nov 2025
T1D + Burnout, Nervous System Regulation, and Stress with Dr. Brooke Stewart
In this episode, we dive deep into Brooke’s journey with T1D. From 12 years without a CGM to embracing tech and navigating burnout + a “freeze state” to now helping others, Brooke shares her raw and real experience of living with T1D. We talk through:
-What is nervous system regulation and how can it benefit people living with T1D
-Brooke’s recognition that she was in a freeze state and how she moved forward
-Tips for recognizing your energy state and how to move to a lower energy level
I can’t wait for you guys to hear this one!
If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left a review or shared it with a friend living with T1D.💛
SEE MORE FROM BROOKE:
Website: https://www.dynamic-diabetes.com/ (https://www.dynamic-diabetes.com/)
IG: @dynamic.diabetes
SEE MORE FROM MEG:
IG: @megtypeone (https://www.instagram.com/megtypeone/):
TikTok: @megtypeone1 (https://www.tiktok.com/@megtypeone1)
YT: @megtypeone (https://www.youtube.com/@megtypeone)
Website: megcremins.com
Learn more about my T1D and nutrition programs on my website!
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan.
31 Oct 2025
13. T1D Patterns: How running, my cycle, and food have shifted my numbers
Sometimes with diabetes, things feel RANDOM! And its annoying. frustrating. makes you want to pull your hair out.
But I find that when I see a pattern that feels random and instead get curious, I'm able to usually find some root cause to what's happening!
In this episode I walk through 3 recent patterns I've noticed that felt random, but ended up having a reason. I go through examples about:
Running and blood sugars
My period and insulin needs
And how the food I was eating impacted my time in range.
(I mention Recipe Club in this episode, a resource I created to help make eating healthy with T1D simple-- CLICK HERE (https://megcremins.myflodesk.com/recipeclub) to learn more and join for less that $4/week!)
See more from me on IG!! @megtypeone (https://www.instagram.com/megtypeone/)
If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left a review or shared it with a friend living with T1D.💛
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan.
24 Oct 2025
12. Egg Freezing & T1D with Mallorie M.
hey hey!!
I'm back with ANOTHER egg freezing and T1D experience (you can listen to Kirby's episode for another view (#8))! We also chat through Mallorie's diagnosis in high school, how she's used the T1D community to her advantage, and living abroad with T1D!!
If you want to see more experiences around egg freezing and T1D, you can check out my community blog here (https://www.megcremins.com/blog/egg-freezing-ivf-with-type-1-diabetes)!
If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left a review or shared it with a friend living with T1D.💛
SEE MORE FROM MEG:
IG: @megtypeone (https://www.instagram.com/megtypeone/):
TikTok: @megtypeone1 (https://www.tiktok.com/@megtypeone1)
YT: @megtypeone (https://www.youtube.com/@megtypeone)
Website: megcremins.com (megcremins.com)
Learn more about my T1D and nutrition programs on my website!
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan.
15 Oct 2025
11. 3 tips for getting back on track with T1D after travel (I went from 60% to 90% TIR in two days!)
We're backkkkk!!!! In this episode, I talk about where I've been during my 2 month hiatus from podcasting, how my T1D management went during a month-long trip to Ireland, and 3 tips I have for getting back on track when management slips.
I also dive into the challenges of traveling and how I worked to re-establish healthy habits after a few messy days!!
RECIPE CLUB is here (https://megcremins.myflodesk.com/recipeclub): get weekly meal plans, recipes with carb counts for easy bolusing, shopping lists, monthly educational videos and more to make eating healthy with T1D simple!!
If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left a review or shared it with a friend living with T1D.💛
SEE MORE FROM MEG:
IG: @megtypeone (https://www.instagram.com/megtypeone/):
TikTok: @megtypeone1 (https://www.tiktok.com/@megtypeone1)
YT: @megtypeone (https://www.youtube.com/@megtypeone)
Website: megcremins.com (megcremins.com)
Learn more about my T1D and nutrition programs on my website!
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan.
31 Jul 2025
10. Mental Health & T1D: Rukiyyah’s Journey from Diagnosis to Purpose
Learn about Rukiyyah’s journey with type 1 diabetes, her diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how her experiences have shaped her advocacy for mental health within the diabetes community. Rukiyyah shares her transition to pursuing a career in mental health and diabetes education. She discusses what the current care process is missing around mental health support, her vision to change it, and takeaway strategies around mental health and T1D.
If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much if you left a review or shared it with a friend living with T1D.💛
SEE MORE FROM RUKIYYAH:
IG: @coachedbykiyyah (https://www.instagram.com/coachedbykiyyah)
Rukiyyah is a dedicated Wellness Director whose journey began with health coaching, personal training, and teaching yoga. Her work centers around the powerful connection between physical and mental health, with a strong emphasis on nutrition and self-management.
As someone living with type 1 diabetes, Rukiyyah brings both personal experience and professional insight to her work. With a family history of type 1 on both sides and a former career as a teacher advocating for students with diabetes, her perspective on chronic condition management is both unique and deeply rooted.
Her ultimate goal is to become a clinician specializing in chronic condition care, helping others live healthier, fuller lives despite the challenges they face.
SEE MORE FROM MEG:
IG: @megtypeone (https://www.instagram.com/megtypeone/):
TikTok: @megtypeone1 (https://www.tiktok.com/@megtypeone1)
YT: @megtypeone (https://www.youtube.com/@megtypeone)
Website: megcremins.com (megcremins.com)
Learn more about my T1D and nutrition programs on my website!
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan.
2 Jul 2025
09. Potlucks, Barbecues, and Cookouts—OH MY! T1D strategies for enjoying summer food without blood sugar chaos
Meg Cremins shares three strategies for people with Type 1 Diabetes to confidently navigate food-centered events like potlucks and barbecues while maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.
25 Jun 2025
08. What I wish I knew before freezing my eggs with T1D with Kirby Reynolds
Kirby Reynolds shares her personal journey of egg freezing while managing Type 1 Diabetes, discussing emotional challenges and medical processes in this interview.
19 Jun 2025
07. 💌Voice note from Meg
Meg Cremins shares her current mindset regarding health and fitness, discussing the steps she is taking to reignite her passion.
18 Jun 2025
06. Overcoming T1D overwhelm and fear of lows with Dr. Mark Heyman
Dr. Mark Heyman explores the mental health challenges of Type 1 Diabetes with Meg Cremins, addressing feelings of overwhelm and fear of hypoglycemia, in this interview.
17 Jun 2025
05. Finding strength in blood sugars, exercise, and community with Amanda Mueller
Amanda Mueller shares her experiences finding support within the Type 1 diabetes online community, managing workouts, and incorporating more movement into daily life in an interview with Meg Cremins.
16 Jun 2025
04. Is your relationship to food hurting (or helping) your T1D management?
Meg Cremins explores how one's relationship with food affects Type 1 Diabetes management, offering a question to evaluate this connection and its impact on blood sugars.
15 Jun 2025
03. How Community & Mindset Can Transform Your T1D Life with Raquel Baron
Raquel Baron discusses how community and mindset shifts can transform life with Type 1 Diabetes, including blood sugar management and communicating needs, in an interview with host Meg Cremins.
14 Jun 2025
02. T1D BASICS: Getting off the blood sugar roller coaster
Meg Cremins explains the primary causes of blood sugar highs and lows for Type 1 diabetics, including overcorrection, and shares strategies to break the pattern.
13 Jun 2025
01. Introduction, my journey, + 3 actionable takeaways
Meg Cremins introduces her podcast, sharing her journey with T1D and providing three actionable steps for listeners to prioritize their diabetes management today.
Who has been a guest on Is Butter a Carb? | T1D, Nutrition, & Health Conversations
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Kirby Reynolds
Dr Mark Heyman
Amanda Mueller
Raquel Baron
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