GNL Resources — The Glucose Never Lies®

Resources

GNL Resources

Downloadable PDFs, interactive tools, infographics, and calculators — all built to support education and self-discovery in type 1 diabetes.

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All resources are for educational exploration only. They describe average responses and general principles — not medical advice, and not a substitute for individual clinical guidance from your diabetes care team.

Content
Articles and Conference Reports

In-depth articles and reports from major diabetes conferences — the latest evidence, technology, and research.

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Community
Inspiring Stories

Real accounts from people with T1D — moments of challenge, breakthrough, resilience, and the support that makes a difference.

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Collaboration
Talk Diabetes with Steve

Resources from the Talk Diabetes with Steve collaboration — practical content for people living with diabetes.

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Interactive tools
GNL Explorers

Six interactive tools covering AID systems, exercise, hypo/hyper, and exercise carbohydrate estimation — use your own numbers.

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Downloads
FAQ PDFs

Downloadable reference PDFs covering alcohol, skincare, exercise, driving, and GLP-1s in type 1 diabetes.

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Exercise
Exercise and carbohydrate resources

System-specific exercise guides and interactive carbohydrate calculators for all major CGM and AID devices.

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Interactive tools

IOB Explorers

Interactive tool
Exercise IOB Hypoglycaemia Risk Explorer

Explore how insulin on board interacts with exercise to affect hypoglycaemia risk in type 1 diabetes — for education and discussion with your care team.

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Interactive tool
Physical Activity with IOB to Lower Hyperglycaemia Explorer

Explore how physical activity with insulin on board tends to affect high glucose — for education and self-discovery.

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Downloads

Frequently Asked Questions — PDFs

FAQ PDF
Alcohol and Type 1 Diabetes

The mechanisms behind alcohol’s effects on glucose in type 1 diabetes, common questions, and what the evidence describes.

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FAQ PDF
Skincare for CGM and Pump Sites

Practical approaches to skin care for people using CGM and insulin pump technology — adhesion, reactions, and site rotation.

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FAQ PDF
Activity and Exercise with T1D

Common questions about physical activity and exercise in type 1 diabetes — mechanisms, preparation, and what tends to help.

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FAQ PDF
Driving and Diabetes

The regulations, mechanisms, and practical considerations around driving with type 1 diabetes.

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FAQ PDF
GLP-1s and Type 1 Diabetes

Current evidence on GLP-1 receptor agonists and GIP in type 1 diabetes — what is known, what is emerging, and what remains uncertain.

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Infographic PDF
Stimulants and T1D

A visual guide to the mechanisms and considerations around stimulant use in type 1 diabetes.

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Essential education

Core T1D education PDFs

Video series
Foundations — video playlist

The full Foundations sequence as a video playlist covering the core principles of type 1 diabetes.

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Interactive PDF
Carbohydrate counting guide

A downloadable interactive PDF for exploring carbohydrate counting principles.

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Infographic PDF
Dynamic Glucose Management

A visual summary of the Dynamic Glucose Management framework for self-discovery with CGM.

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Education PDF
Mealtime Insulin Guide

A downloadable PDF covering mealtime insulin dosing principles in type 1 diabetes.

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Education PDF
Ultimate guide to mealtime insulin dosing

A comprehensive PDF exploring mealtime insulin dosing for type 1 diabetes in depth.

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Exercise

Exercise resources

Interactive tool
Exercise IOB Calculator for T1D

Explore exercise insulin on board and hypoglycaemia risk — for education and self-discovery.

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Exercise guide PDF
Tandem t:slim X2 with Control-IQ

System-specific exercise guidance for Tandem Control-IQ users.

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Exercise guide PDF
MiniMed 780G with SmartGuard

System-specific exercise guidance for MiniMed 780G users.

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Exercise guide PDF
Omnipod 5 with SmartAdjust

System-specific exercise guidance for Omnipod 5 users.

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Exercise guide PDF
CamAPS Fx

System-specific exercise guidance for CamAPS Fx users.

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Exercise carbohydrate calculators

Note: These PDFs require Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader for auto-calculations — available for Computer, Android, and Apple devices.

Interactive PDF calculator
Dexcom G6 — Exercise Carbohydrate Calculator

Explore exercise carbohydrate needs with Dexcom G6.

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Interactive PDF calculator
FreeStyle Libre (1–3) — Exercise Carbohydrate Calculator

Explore exercise carbohydrate needs with FreeStyle Libre.

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Interactive PDF calculator
Medtronic G3 / G4 / Simplera — Exercise Carbohydrate Calculator

Explore exercise carbohydrate needs with Medtronic CGM.

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Interactive PDF calculator
Dexcom G6 with pump — Exercise Carbohydrate Calculator

Explore exercise carbohydrate needs with Dexcom G6 and an insulin pump.

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AID Systems

Automated Insulin Delivery resources

AID systems
AID systems resources

Resources for choosing and using automated insulin delivery systems — including system comparisons and setup guidance for education and self-discovery.

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