{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Your Best T1D Year","title":"The Rule of 15 (And Why We Ignore It)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4b97ea03\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":554,"description":"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.\nIn 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.\nThis 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.\nWhat You Can Do TodayThink about the last time you treated a low and immediately added extra food “just to be safe.”\n Notice what made waiting feel impossible in that moment, fear, impatience, or past bad experiences.\n Decide what 15 grams of fast-acting glucose looks like for you so you’re not guessing next time.No judgment. Just clarity.\nResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter:\n https://yourbestt1dyear.com\nSponsor 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.\n Sign up free at:\n https://bluecirclehealth.org\nConnectTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the.betes\nInstagram: https://instagram.com/thebetes\nFacebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouse\nLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912\nWebsite: https://yourbestt1dyear.com\nBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time\n https://a.co/d/6UHooWJType 1 Diabetes – True Stories\n https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/o0hXmJTfrsbPYfZKHjLJRs1Dx7iBMJisKDJZnYXjscs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNzFh/MDhmY2QwMjcwZTcx/NWRkZTBjNTk5YzUz/YjY2MS5QTkc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}