{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Your Best T1D Year","title":"Why Your Brain Fights Glucose Tablets (And How to Retrain It)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/94263e6c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":563,"description":"Show NotesIf 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.\nWhat You Can Do TodayPay attention to what your brain asks for first during a low.\n Notice whether it’s about taste, comfort, or urgency, not just carbs.\n Practice pairing glucose tablets with reassurance instead of panic.Retraining starts with noticing.\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}