10/06/2026
“You can’t get in shape with T1D”
“It’s so hard to get in shape with T1D”
Blahblahblah.
Building muscle or losing fat and living with Type 1 Diabetes isn’t impossible.
But to achieve the body you desire, your diabetes management needs to be prioritized FIRST.
And not the other way around.
Your diabetes management must be the linchpin to your cosmetic goals.
Not cosmetic goals the linchpin to improved diabetes management.
Because it just doesn’t work that way.
I had been here for many years before I started taking my Diabetes seriously.
I’d work my fu***ng ass off in the gym and in the kitchen and as soon as I took a day off it’s like my progress went with it.
That’s because Diabetes, when poorly controlled, is a very catabolic condition.
When you’re in a catabolic state, you’re breaking down/losing overall mass, and this includes muscle.
And when it comes to fat loss?
Poor blood sugar control makes the process even harder.
Constant highs/lows affects energy levels, hunger, cravings and your recovery, making it way easier to under eat, over eat or feel too fu**ed to train properly.
If you’re constantly chasing spikes and crashes, how do you expect to stay in a calorie deficit or perform at your best?
So that begs the question.
How did I build my physique despite living with T1D?
All I did was prioritise my diabetes management.
Alongside the other necessary factors that go towards muscle growth…
1️⃣ Eating sufficient protein & calories.
2️⃣ Training hard and training frequently.
3️⃣ Prioritising proper rest & recovery.
4️⃣ Being relentlessly consistent for an undestined amount of time.
Follow this blueprint, and you’ll be in your best shape ever.
Just don’t forget.
Diabetes comes FIRST, muscle growth/fat loss comes SECOND.
