The above statement is almost too good to be true. But it was published in Nature, one of the world's most prestigious journals.

As it turns out, there have been hundreds (maybe thousands) of studies showing how breathing can help diabetes or conditions related to diabetes, such as anxiety, autonomic dysfunction, and hypertension.

Of course, it’s not a cure-all. But as you will learn on this site, a regular breathing practice is perhaps the simplest and most effective thing you can do to improve your blood sugars and address many common diabetic complications.

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The Breathing 411

Each Monday, I curate and synthesize information from scientific journals, books, articles, and podcasts to share 4 thoughts, 1 quote, and 1 answer (like "Jeopardy!") related to breathing. It’s a fun, bite-sized, and practical way to learn something new each week.

Hi, I’m Nick

I have been a type-1 diabetic for over 20 years. A few years ago, I made some simple changes to my breathing, and my blood sugars have never been better. This put me on a journey to understand the science behind breathing and diabetes. This website documents that journey.

I hope this site will help you breathe better and improve your overall health and well-being.

Learn more about my story here.

How to Use This Website

1. Breathing Principles

Read the Three Breathing Principles. This is the foundation of my work. Each page provides the fundamental science behind each principle and gives practical exercises you can start today.

2. The Breathing 411

Each Monday, I combine information from scientific journals, books, articles, and podcasts to share 4 thoughts, 1 quote, and 1 answer (like "Jeopardy!") related to breathing. This is the best place to get all of the latest information from the site. View previous versions here.

3. Science Summaries

Get lost in the science summaries. I save you time by identifying need-to-know points from scientific articles and distilling them into plain-language summaries. “It’s kind of like the CliffsNotes for research in this area.” - Craig Kasper, The Bravest Life.

You can start practicing these simple principles today. However, please click on each one to learn how to safely apply them and to learn how they work to promote optimal health.