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In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we’re talking with Matt Rehrig about what it really takes to build muscle with diabetes—yes, even with insulin in the mix.

We dig into strength training, insulin management, and the often-overlooked mental load that comes with exercising when you live with type 1 diabetes. Matt shares his own journey and how he’s helping others move past fear, frustration, and burnout around fitness.

Finding a workout routine that works for you takes time—and patience—but it is absolutely possible. If exercise has ever felt overwhelming or out of reach with T1D, this conversation is for you. Press play and get into it with us.

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DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen.

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In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd podcast, we’re chatting with Kirk Pero about his journey with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Kirk spills on his diagnosis story, the lifestyle moves he’s made—including dietary tweaks and getting active—and the social hurdles he's encountered along the way.

Kirk shares that he's all about finding what works for YOU and drops some practical tips for anyone wrestling with diabetes management. Plus, we dive into medication’s role and the power of support systems in crushing health goals.

A great conversation to kick off the new year! Happy 2026, everybody.

Thanks to Eversense Diabetes for sponsoring today's episode. Eversense is home to the world's only 365-Day CGM. Explore if Eversense is right for you at eversensecgm.com.

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DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen.

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• Stop Overeating During Lows
• Exercise with Diabetes
• Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
• Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
• Emotional Eating with Diabetes
• When I Go Low
• Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D

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In this episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we talk with Linnea May Huxford about how to succeed with Type 1.5 Diabetes (also known as Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults). Yep, we're covering all things LADA today!

Healthcare providers love to put you in the middle when you're diagnosed with LADA, but the truth is, it more closely resembles type 1 diabetes (T1D) than type 2 and speaks to the fact that diabetes is super personal, no matter what type you're living with.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed while managing LADA (or just getting diagnosed in the first place), this episode is for you.

Thanks to Eversense for sponsoring today's episode. Eversense is home to the world's only 365-Day CGM. Explore the value of Eversense at eversensecgm.com.

Learn more about how to succeed with Type 1.5 Diabetes in Linnea's book.

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DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen.

FIND MORE FROM GINGER VIEIRA

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GINGER's DIABETES BOOKS

• Stop Overeating During Lows
• Exercise with Diabetes
• Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
• Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
• Emotional Eating with Diabetes
• When I Go Low
• Ain't Gonna Hide my T1D