Show Notes

Most rebound highs don’t come from bad math or broken tech. They come from panic.

In this episode, we talk about how quickly a low blood sugar can flip your brain into emergency mode, and why that urgency almost guarantees you’ll overshoot the fix. Not because you’re careless, but because your body is screaming for safety and speed, not precision.

We walk through how panic treating turns a simple low into hours of cleanup, why it’s so hard to stop once you start eating, and what it looks like to treat lows with intention instead of fear.

What You Can Do Today

Think about the last low where you ate faster than you planned.
Notice how urgency, not hunger, drove the decision.
Pick one low-treatment option you’ll use this week that slows you down just enough to stay measured.

Calm doesn’t mean slow. It means deliberate.

Resources

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Show Notes

Most people think overeating during a low is about hunger. It’s not. It’s about urgency.

In this episode, we talk about why low blood sugar creates a sense of panic that feels exactly like hunger, even when your body doesn’t actually need more food. We break down how urgency overrides judgment, why “just a little more” keeps happening, and how one low can quietly derail your blood sugars for hours afterward.

This isn’t about self-control. It’s about recognizing what’s really driving the behavior so you can interrupt it before it turns into another frustrating graph spiral.

What You Can Do Today

Notice the difference between hunger and urgency the next time you’re low.
Pay attention to speed, not appetite, how fast you want to eat.
Decide on a single, measured low treatment you trust before urgency shows up.

Resources

Helpful resources and newsletter:
https://yourbestt1dyear.com

Sponsor Connect

Blue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life for adults with type 1 diabetes. They help with insulin adjustments, CGMs, burnout, and the mental load of diabetes, without fighting the healthcare system alone.
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https://bluecirclehealth.org

Connect

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Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebetes
Facebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouse
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912
Website: https://yourbestt1dyear.com

Books on Amazon

Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time
https://a.co/d/6UHooWJ

Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories
https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show Notes

Waiting out a low feels responsible. Calm. In control. Until it isn’t.

In this episode, we talk about what actually happens when you delay treating a low blood sugar, how quickly decision-making and coordination can slide, and why “I’ll just see if it comes back up” often ends in panic eating or a scary crash instead.

This isn’t about being alarmist. It’s about understanding that lows have a window. Treating early isn’t weakness or overreacting, it’s how you stay ahead of the spiral that makes everything harder later.

The goal isn’t to treat faster out of fear. It’s to treat earlier with intention.

What You Can Do Today

Think about a time you waited to treat a low longer than you should have.
Notice what you were hoping would happen if you just gave it a minute.
Decide on a personal “treat by this number” rule so you’re not negotiating with yourself next time.

Clear rules beat wishful thinking.

Resources

Helpful resources and newsletter:
https://yourbestt1dyear.com

Sponsor Connect

Blue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life for adults with type 1 diabetes. Their team helps with insulin adjustments, CGM support, burnout, and the mental load of diabetes, without fighting the healthcare system alone.
Sign up free at:
https://bluecirclehealth.org

Connect

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the.betes
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebetes
Facebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouse
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912
Website: https://yourbestt1dyear.com

Books on Amazon

Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time
https://a.co/d/6UHooWJ

Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories
https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1