24 Years of Trying, Failing,Testing, and Finding What Works.
Everything here comes from lived experience, real science, and the lessons I learned the hard way.
This site is my way of sharing what's worked, what the research says, and what I'm still learning. It's a place where you can share your story too—because your experience might be exactly what someone else needs to hear.
What You'll Find Here
This isn't a miracle cure or a perfect system. It's a collection of what actually works:
At Diabetes Distilled, we help you go beyond blood sugar numbers — to better sleep, better energy, and a life that feels deeply alive.
Core Philosophy:
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Real-world strategies I've tested over 24 years
Science-backed interventions that move the needle
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Stories and wisdom from people managing diabetes every day
Some things I'm confident about. Some things I'm still figuring out. I'll always tell you which is which.
A Habits That Change Everything
What I've Learned
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Clear Ectopic Fat
High-fat meals (over ~15% fat) can block glucose uptake through the Randle cycle. I’ve seen it repeatedly—blood sugar goes up, crashes down, and rides the roller coaster.
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Build Community
I'm still learning. You're still learning. When we share what works (and what doesn't), we all get better.
Your story might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.
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Reduce Volatility
The real enemy isn't high blood sugar or low blood sugar—it's the rollercoaster. Stability matters more than perfection.
Post-meal walks, consistent sleep, meal timing—these aren't complicated...
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Who I Am
24 Years Living with Type 1 Diabetes
I'm Taylor Long. I've lived with Type 1 diabetes since I was 23 years old—today 47.
I’ve been at this for 24 years. And when I look back at the numbers, it hits me just how much time, attention, and sheer effort living with Type 1 really takes.
From age 23 to 33, I tested my blood sugar around 8 times a day. That’s:
Since age 33, I’ve worn a continuous glucose monitor. I’m 47 now. That’s 14 years of checking my numbers every single hour — roughly:
Every day, on average, I’ve taken 2–3 bolus shots and 1 basal shot. Over 24 years, that comes out to roughly:
It’s not a crash course — it’s a clarity course
Science-backed. Habit-focused. Life-transforming.
Diabetes Distilled
Diabetes Distilled
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Why This Matters Now
Stem cell treatments for diabetes are real. People are insulin-free. This isn't science fiction anymore—it's happening.
But those new beta cells need a healthy environment to survive. The same stress, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction that contributed to diabetes in the first place will destroy them.
I can't promise that building a healthier metabolic environment guarantees future treatment success. But I can tell you: every intervention I share here reduces beta-cell stress, lowers inflammation, and improves insulin sensitivity.
This is the environment I wish I'd built 24 years ago. And it's what I'm building now—for better health today and better outcomes tomorrow.
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Choose the path that works best for you
Read the Blog
Practical posts on tool kits, strategies, post-meal walks, travel prep and more
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Emergency Low Glucose Kit for Type 1 Diabetics. High Glucose Correction Kit for both T1 & T2
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Join the Community
Share what works. Learn from others. We're all figuring this out together.
Your Science-Backed Success Kit
Tools don’t change lives — how you use them does.
Our Diabetes Distilled Tool Kit equips you with resources that make lifestyle management intuitive:
Why Choose Diabetes Distilled
What Sets Us Apart
Science you can trust — simplified for daily life
Coaching that’s personal, practical, and empathetic
Programs that focus on you, not just your numbers
A community where support meets wisdom
Here, knowledge is power — but compassion is the catalyst
Meet Taylor Long — Founder of Diabetes Distilled
Taylor Long created Diabetes Distilled out of a passion for helping people see diabetes not as a limitation, but as an opportunity to thrive. Blending her background in health coaching, nutrition science, and behavioral change, Taylor focuses on empowering individuals through education, empathy, and evidence-based habit design
His philosophy is simple:
When you understand your body, you unlock your potential.
