Show Notes
If 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 Today
Think 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.
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