Your Best T1D Year

Show NotesEveryone with type 1 diabetes has heard of the Rule of 15. Treat a low with 15 grams of fast-acting carbs, wait 15 minutes, and recheck. Simple. Logical. Universally ignored.In this episode, we break down why the Rule of 15 sounds great on paper but completely falls apart in real life. We talk about what actually happens to your brain during a low, why waiting feels impossible, and how “just in case” turns into rebound highs, frustration, and guilt.This isn’t about shaming you for not following the rule. It’s about understanding why it’s hard and how to work with your brain instead of fighting it, so lows stop hijacking the rest of your day.What You Can Do TodayThink about the last time you treated a low and immediately added extra food “just to be safe.” Notice what made waiting feel impossible in that moment, fear, impatience, or past bad experiences. Decide what 15 grams of fast-acting glucose looks like for you so you’re not guessing next time.No judgment. Just clarity.ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.comSponsor ConnectBlue 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.orgConnectTikTok: 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.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJType 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show NotesIf you’ve ever brushed off a low blood sugar because you were busy, embarrassed, or convinced you could “power through,” this episode is for you. In this one, I tell the story of the only time I’ve ever passed out from a low, on the floor of a Bob Evans restaurant, and what it permanently changed about how I treat blood sugars.We talk about how easy it is to ignore early warning signs, why low-blood-sugar brain convinces you you’re fine when you’re not, and how waiting too long turns a manageable low into a dangerous one. This isn’t a scare tactic. It’s a real-life reminder that lows aren’t just numbers on a screen, they’re moments where timing matters more than intention.This episode is part of the Low Blood Sugar Challenge, where we’re learning to treat lows on purpose instead of reacting in panic, and building habits that actually protect you in real life, not just on paper.What You Can Do TodayThink back to the last low where you told yourself, “I’ll deal with it in a minute.” Notice what made you wait, work, pride, distraction, or not wanting to make it a thing. Decide one early warning sign you’ll treat sooner next time, before it becomes urgent.No perfection required. Just awareness.ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. They help people with type 1 diabetes navigate insulin, CGMs, burnout, and the mental load, without fighting the healthcare system alone.Sign up free at:https://bluecirclehealth.orgConnectTikTok: 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.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJType 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show notesMost of us treat lows with whatever is closest, juice, crackers, cookies, cereal, and then act surprised when we’re 250 an hour later. This episode walks through why glucose tablets beat Oreos, juice boxes, and random pantry snacks when it comes to speed, control, and preventing rebound highs.​You’ll hear the science behind glucose tabs, including research showing they relieve hypoglycemia symptoms faster and more reliably than food, plus how fat, fiber, and fructose slow everything down and trick your brain into overtreating. We also talk about how using food as low treatment quietly messes with your relationship with eating, turning every low into a “free pass” instead of a medical moment.​What You Can Do TodayPick one default low treatment (tabs, gel, or gummies) and stash it in the 3 places you go low most often.Decide your number and dose: “If I’m under ___, I take ___ grams of glucose,” and write it in your notes app.The next time you’re low, treat with glucose only, set a 15‑minute timer, and resist adding food until it goes off unless you’re still dropping.ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.org​ConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.com ​Books on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories

Show notesIf it feels like every low blood sugar ends with you stuck at 240 and wondering what just happened, you’re not imagining it. This episode breaks down why over‑treating lows quietly wrecks your graph, your energy, and your long‑term risk, even when you think you’re just “saving your life” with snacks.​You’ll hear how hypoglycemia followed by big rebounds triggers oxidative stress and blood vessel damage, why that “eat the entire kitchen” instinct is so strong, and what the research actually says about gradual correction versus slingshotting into hyperglycemia. This is the kickoff to a two‑month Low Blood Sugar Challenge that helps you see the pattern clearly so you can start changing it on purpose instead of by accident.​What You Can Do TodayNotice how often your lows end in highs this week. No judgment, just track the pattern.Write down one recent “low, then high” moment and what you grabbed first, Capri Sun, cookies, crackers, etc.Ask yourself this question: “If I didn’t panic‑treat, what would I want my low response to look like?”ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.org​ConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.com ​Books on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories

The final episode of 2025 is part celebration, part science, all community. Neil reflects on the biggest lessons, wins, stumbles, and connections - and shares what's next for Your Best T1D Year in 2026.What You Can Do TodayCelebrate your choice to keep going—share your best win, fail, or "not yet" for 2025Sign up for the newsletter and new January freebies at yourbestt1dyear.comGet the starter kit, community accountability, and join the 2026 journeyResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories