Kelly Schmidt, RD, LDN

08/08/2025

T1D Bingo: here’s to hoping you don’t hit a full row today.

But more importantly? Here’s to knowing how to get off the scoreboard when you do.

Because highs, lows, rage boluses, site fails, and snack spirals happen—
But with the right strategy, you don’t stay stuck.

Living with T1D isn’t about chasing perfection. It’s about having a plan when things go off script.

07/08/2025

Ever wonder why some carbs spike your blood sugar more than others?

A new study—done on non-diabetics—reveals a key takeaway we all can learn from: your unique metabolic health defines your personal “carb-response type.”

Researchers gave 55 healthy adults seven carb-based meals (rice, bread, potatoes, pasta, beans, berries, grapes—each with 50g carbs) and tracked their glucose responses. The results? A huge variation in who spiked to what.

• 35% were “rice-spikers”
• 24% were “bread-spikers”
• 22% were “grape-spikers”

Here’s what matters for us in the T1D community:
• It wasn’t just the carb type. It was the person’s metabolic health (especially insulin sensitivity) that dictated their response.
• Insulin-resistant individuals spiked much higher to pasta and potatoes, while insulin-sensitive folks spiked more with rice and grapes.
• Eating protein, fiber, or fat before carbs helped insulin-sensitive people blunt spikes—but was far less effective in insulin-resistant people.

Even though this wasn’t a T1D-specific study, the message is clear for us: blood sugar management is personal.

Glycemic index charts are helpful, but your current metabolic state, insulin sensitivity, and meal timing strategies (like fiber/protein first) are what really move the needle.

This is why a “one-size-fits-all” approach to T1D meals often falls flat.

Personalized nutrition isn’t a buzzword—it’s a game-changer.

03/08/2025

Change is uncomfortable because it pulls you out of autopilot.
But discomfort is the price of progress.

When it comes to managing T1D, it’s not that you’re failing—most of us are just out of time.
Meals become a stressor, your kitchen feels like a battleground, and every day is a fight to stay on track.

That’s where Shortcuts: Efficient Nutrition with Kelly comes in.

It’s a 4-day system reset designed to help you stop overthinking meals and start using simple strategies that fit your life.
We’ll clear the chaos, build your food flow, and give you back hours every week.

Because you don’t need more willpower.
You need a system that works.

It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing it smarter.
Change will feel uncomfortable at first. But once you lean in, that discomfort turns into confidence, energy, and control.

We start September 8. Seats are limited.
Let’s build your shortcuts—together.

👉 DM me “SHORTCUTS” and I’ll send you the link.

28/07/2025

This fall, I’m not just launching programs—I’m building serious momentum.
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✨ Cleanse with Kelly is back—join us in October or November
✨ Shortcuts is here—your simple system for meals + steadier blood sugar
✨ Private coaching is quietly open—for those ready to go deeper and get results
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This season isn’t about more hustle—it’s about a smarter strategy.
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If you’re done chasing your health and ready to lead it—I’ve got you.
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📅 Check the link in bio for dates, calendars, and your next step.
Let’s create the momentum you’ve been craving.

27/07/2025

You can Google a plan. But you can’t Google support, strategy, or someone who lives what you’re living.
– Kelly Schmidt, RD

It’s not about getting more information.
It’s about getting the right support.
Rooted in real-life experience.
Backed by functional nutrition.
Tailored to your T1D journey.

If you’ve been curious about working with me—this is your sign. My private coaching services are refreshed and ready to meet you where you are.

Let’s cut through the noise and build a plan that actually works for you.

✨ Book your spot now—link in bio.
Limited openings as we head into fall.

25/07/2025

You are not crazy. You're likely depleted.
Living with T1D demands more from your body—and yet, the most common nutrient gaps are rarely addressed.

That’s why I created this free guide:
“Discover the Link Between Type 1 Diabetes and Nutrient Deficiencies.”
So you can stop guessing and start building real support from the inside out.

This isn't just about supplements—it’s about reclaiming energy, balance, and control.

When you sign up for Sunday with Kelly, you’ll get:
✔ Functional tips made for real life with T1D
✔ New program announcements
✔ The hug + direction you didn’t know you needed

Click the link in bio or the link below to grab your free copy and join a community of t1ders we call "functionals," choosing to thrive, not just survive.

https://t1dfunctionalnutrition.com/nutrient-essentials/

25/07/2025

25/07/2025

Newsletter subscribers are 40% more likely to hit their health goals.
Why? Because the right info + support makes all the difference.

Sunday with Kelly is the hug and functional advice you didn’t know you needed.

This week’s issue is extra special—I'm celebrating Christmas in July and unwrapping brand-new program updates for thriving with T1D.

🎁 Subscribe now and get my free download:
“Discover the Link Between Type 1 Diabetes and Nutrient Deficiencies”—a quick guide on the overlooked gaps that can impact blood sugar, hormones, and energy.

Tap the link in bio or the link below to get the download + join the list. Your health will thank you.
https://t1dfunctionalnutrition.com/nutrient-essentials/

24/07/2025

Still bloated, brain-fogged, or burnt out—even though you eat well and exercise?

You might be missing homocysteine on your labs.

This one marker tells us:
– If your body is breaking down B vitamins
– How well you detox
– Your cellular stress load
– Risk for inflammation and disease

When elevated, it can stall weight loss, recovery, and hormone balance—especially in perimenopause.

This is the real work of functional T1D care.

Want to go deeper? DM and lets start the conversation about your goals and if I can help.

23/07/2025

This week reminded me how much strength it takes to hold it all—work, family, blood sugar swings, and the nonstop shuffle of summer routines.

Both of my kids are in different camps, which means I’ve been managing 8 carpools a day—four rides each. Whether I’m driving or juggling the text threads, it’s a lot.

And with T1D, when life speeds up, so do the variables:
Blood sugars bounce. Meals shift. Stress sneaks in. You can be doing everything right and still feel off.

So I came back to one of my favorite parables:
Bamboo stays underground for 5 years, building roots. Then in just weeks, it grows 80 feet.
Not because it got lucky—but because it was ready.

You may not see your progress yet, but that doesn’t mean it’s not happening.
This season? It’s building your strength.

✨ Your health is your wealth.
✨ Keep showing up.
✨ Keep watering the roots.

You’re growing something powerful—right beneath the surface.

– Kelly