Your Best T1D Year

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
Helpful resources and newsletter:
 https://yourbestt1dyear.com
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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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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
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.
 Sign up free at:
 https://bluecirclehealth.org
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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
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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
If glucose tablets work so well, why do so many people with type 1 diabetes avoid them like they’re punishment?
In this episode, we dig into the psychology behind low blood sugar cravings. Why your brain wants comfort food instead of fast glucose, why tablets feel unsatisfying in the moment, and how past low experiences quietly train your reactions without you realizing it.
This isn’t about forcing yourself to like glucose tabs. It’s about understanding why your brain resists them and how to slowly retrain that response so treating a low feels calmer, faster, and far less chaotic.
When you change the association, the habit gets easier.
What You Can Do Today
Pay attention to what your brain asks for first during a low.
 Notice whether it’s about taste, comfort, or urgency, not just carbs.
 Practice pairing glucose tablets with reassurance instead of panic.
Retraining starts with noticing.
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
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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
Low blood sugar doesn’t just mess with your body, it hijacks your brain. That’s why perfectly reasonable people suddenly feel urgent, frantic, and out of control when their numbers drop.
In this episode, we break down what’s actually happening in your brain during a low, why decision-making falls apart so fast, and why the instinct to overeat feels impossible to stop in the moment. This isn’t about discipline or willpower. It’s about biology doing exactly what it was designed to do… just not in a modern diabetes world.
Once you understand why your brain reacts this way, you can build systems that work with it instead of expecting calm, logical choices when your glucose is crashing.
What You Can Do Today
Notice how your thoughts change when your blood sugar starts dropping.
 Pay attention to urgency, fear, or “I need to fix this now” thinking.
 Decide one simple rule for lows ahead of time, so your brain doesn’t have to improvise.
Plan beats panic.
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