{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Your Best T1D Year","title":"What Happens When You Wait Too Long to Treat a Low","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e1fca87c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":520,"description":"Show Notes\nWaiting out a low feels responsible. Calm. In control. Until it isn’t.\nIn 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.\nThis 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.\nThe goal isn’t to treat faster out of fear. It’s to treat earlier with intention.\nWhat You Can Do Today\nThink about a time you waited to treat a low longer than you should have.\n Notice what you were hoping would happen if you just gave it a minute.\n Decide on a personal “treat by this number” rule so you’re not negotiating with yourself next time.\nClear rules beat wishful thinking.\nResources\nHelpful resources and newsletter:\n https://yourbestt1dyear.com\nSponsor Connect\nBlue 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\nConnect\nTikTok: 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 Amazon\nType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time\n https://a.co/d/6UHooWJ\nType 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}