{"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 NotesWaiting 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.\nWhat You Can Do TodayThink 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.Clear rules beat wishful thinking.\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}