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Resources Helpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Sponsor Connect Blue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life for adults with type 1 diabetes. They help with insulin adjustments, CGMs, burnout, and the mental load of diabetes, without fighting the healthcare system alone. Sign up free at: https://bluecirclehealth.org Connect TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the.betesInstagram: https://instagram.com/thebetesFacebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouseLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912Website: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Books on Amazon Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJ Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show NotesSuper Bowl Sunday is like a scientific experiment in chaos: long stretches of sitting, random grazing, adrenaline, and a snack table that basically yells your name. In this episode, we talk about what happens when a low hits in the middle of all that and why “I’ll just grab whatever’s closest” almost always ends with a 250 two hours later.​We break down a simple three‑step game plan for game day: glucose first, snacks later on purpose, and one way to walk back to the couch without feeling like the “difficult diabetic friend.”​You’ll hear how to separate “I’m low and need medicine” from “I want to enjoy the food at this party,” plus how to measure Super Bowl success in fewer roller‑coaster swings instead of a perfectly flat line.​ What You Can Do Today Decide now what your “Super Bowl low plan” is: which glucose option you’ll use and how much you’ll take before you even look at the snack table.​ Put glucose where you’ll actually need it during the game, not buried in a bag across the room.​ Pick one win you’ll count as a success Monday morning, like “I treated every low with glucose first” or “I had fewer low‑then‑high spikes than last year.”​Your goal isn’t a perfect graph, it’s less chaos than last Super Bowl. That absolutely counts. Resources Helpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Sponsor Connect Blue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life for adults with type 1 diabetes. They help with insulin adjustments, CGMs, burnout, and the mental load of diabetes, without fighting the healthcare system alone. Sign up free at: https://bluecirclehealth.org Connect TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the.betesInstagram: https://instagram.com/thebetesFacebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouseLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912Website: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Books on Amazon Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJ Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show NotesIf January was about realizing how often lows hijack your day, February is about noticing how much that’s already changing. In this episode, we zoom out on the first month of the Low Blood Sugar Challenge and look at what’s actually different now: shorter lows, fewer roller‑coaster rebounds, and a little less panic every time the CGM screams at you.​We talk about why progress with lows often shows up first in the shape of your days, not just the numbers on your graph, and how to spot the quiet wins you’re probably skipping right past.​You’ll hear why “I still have lows” is not failure, how to tell if your new glucose‑first habit is working, and why this month is less about perfection and more about proving to yourself that you treat lows differently than you did in December.​ What You Can Do Today Look back at one low from this week and one from before January and compare what actually happened, not just the numbers.​Notice one way your response was even slightly less chaotic, even if the graph wasn’t perfect.​Write one sentence that starts with “Now, when I’m low, I’m the kind of person who…” and finish it with what’s already true, not what you wish were true.​Slow progress is still progress. Give yourself credit for the lows you’re handling better than before.​Resources Helpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Sponsor Connect Blue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life for adults with type 1 diabetes. They help with insulin adjustments, CGMs, burnout, and the mental load of diabetes, without fighting the healthcare system alone. Sign up free at: https://bluecirclehealth.org Connect TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the.betesInstagram: https://instagram.com/thebetesFacebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouseLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912Website: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Books on Amazon Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJ Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show Notes Most rebound highs don’t come from bad math or broken tech. They come from panic. In this episode, we talk about how quickly a low blood sugar can flip your brain into emergency mode, and why that urgency almost guarantees you’ll overshoot the fix. Not because you’re careless, but because your body is screaming for safety and speed, not precision. We walk through how panic treating turns a simple low into hours of cleanup, why it’s so hard to stop once you start eating, and what it looks like to treat lows with intention instead of fear. What You Can Do Today Think about the last low where you ate faster than you planned. Notice how urgency, not hunger, drove the decision. Pick one low-treatment option you’ll use this week that slows you down just enough to stay measured. Calm doesn’t mean slow. It means deliberate. Resources Helpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Sponsor Connect Blue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life for adults with type 1 diabetes. They help with insulin adjustments, CGMs, burnout, and the mental load of diabetes, without fighting the healthcare system alone. Sign up free at: https://bluecirclehealth.org Connect TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the.betes Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebetes Facebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouse LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912 Website: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Books on Amazon Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJ Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show Notes Most people think overeating during a low is about hunger. It’s not. It’s about urgency. In this episode, we talk about why low blood sugar creates a sense of panic that feels exactly like hunger, even when your body doesn’t actually need more food. We break down how urgency overrides judgment, why “just a little more” keeps happening, and how one low can quietly derail your blood sugars for hours afterward. This isn’t about self-control. It’s about recognizing what’s really driving the behavior so you can interrupt it before it turns into another frustrating graph spiral. What You Can Do Today Notice the difference between hunger and urgency the next time you’re low. Pay attention to speed, not appetite, how fast you want to eat. Decide on a single, measured low treatment you trust before urgency shows up. Resources Helpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Sponsor Connect Blue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life for adults with type 1 diabetes. They help with insulin adjustments, CGMs, burnout, and the mental load of diabetes, without fighting the healthcare system alone. Sign up free at: https://bluecirclehealth.org Connect TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the.betes Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebetes Facebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouse LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912 Website: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Books on Amazon Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJ Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show Notes Waiting 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. What You Can Do Today Think about a time you waited to treat a low longer than you should have. Notice what you were hoping would happen if you just gave it a minute. Decide on a personal “treat by this number” rule so you’re not negotiating with yourself next time. Clear rules beat wishful thinking. Resources Helpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Sponsor Connect Blue 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. Sign up free at: https://bluecirclehealth.org Connect TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the.betes Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebetes Facebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouse LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912 Website: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Books on Amazon Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJ Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show Notes If 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. What You Can Do Today Pay attention to what your brain asks for first during a low. Notice whether it’s about taste, comfort, or urgency, not just carbs. Practice pairing glucose tablets with reassurance instead of panic. Retraining starts with noticing. Resources Helpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Sponsor Connect Blue 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. Sign up free at: https://bluecirclehealth.org Connect TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the.betes Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebetes Facebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouse LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912 Website: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Books on Amazon Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJ Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show Notes Low blood sugar doesn’t just mess with your body, it hijacks your brain. That’s why perfectly reasonable people suddenly feel urgent, frantic, and out of control when their numbers drop. In this episode, we break down what’s actually happening in your brain during a low, why decision-making falls apart so fast, and why the instinct to overeat feels impossible to stop in the moment. This isn’t about discipline or willpower. It’s about biology doing exactly what it was designed to do… just not in a modern diabetes world. Once you understand why your brain reacts this way, you can build systems that work with it instead of expecting calm, logical choices when your glucose is crashing. What You Can Do Today Notice how your thoughts change when your blood sugar starts dropping. Pay attention to urgency, fear, or “I need to fix this now” thinking. Decide one simple rule for lows ahead of time, so your brain doesn’t have to improvise. Plan beats panic. Resources Helpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Sponsor Connect Blue 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. Sign up free at: https://bluecirclehealth.org Connect TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the.betes Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebetes Facebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouse LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912 Website: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Books on Amazon Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJ Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show Notes If you’ve ever gone from a low blood sugar straight into the 200s and thought, “How did that happen?”, this episode connects the dots. We talk about the post-low rebound that sneaks up on people with type 1 diabetes, not because they did something reckless, but because panic treatment feels necessary in the moment. This episode breaks down why lows often lead to highs, how stacking food during a low fuels the rebound, and why it feels so hard to stop once you start eating. This is about understanding the pattern, not blaming yourself for it. Once you see what’s happening, you can start treating lows in a way that keeps the rest of your day from getting hijacked. What You Can Do Today Look at one recent low that ended in a big high. Notice how much you treated and how fast you ate it. Ask yourself, “What would a calmer version of that treatment have looked like?” Awareness comes first. Change comes second.  Resources Helpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Sponsor Connect Blue 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.Sign up free at: https://bluecirclehealth.org Connect TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the.betes Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebetes Facebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouse LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912 Website: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Books on Amazon Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJ Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show Notes Most people don’t hate glucose tablets because they don’t work. They hate them because they’re boring. No crunch. No comfort. No emotional payoff. In this episode, we talk about why glucose tablets actually outperform food when it comes to treating low blood sugar, and why using snacks instead quietly sets you up for rebound highs later. We break down how fast dextrose hits your bloodstream, why mixed carbs slow everything down, and how “real food” during a low turns into overeating almost every time. This isn’t about willpower. It’s about mechanics. When you understand what your body actually needs during a low, treating it stops feeling like a guessing game and starts feeling predictable again. What You Can Do Today Check what you usually grab first when you’re low, juice, candy, cookies, or snacks. Notice how often that turns into eating more than you planned. Decide on one low treatment this week that is fast, measured, and boring… on purpose. Boring works. Resources Helpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Sponsor Connect Blue 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. Sign up free at: https://bluecirclehealth.org Connect TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the.betes Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebetes Facebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouse LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912 Website: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Books on Amazon Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJ Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show NotesIf you have ever stared at your pharmacy receipt and thought, How is this even legal? this episode is for you. George Huntley has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1983, spent 25+ years running employer health plans, and now sits at the center of national advocacy work on insulin access and drug pricing.​ In this conversation, George breaks down how pharmacy benefit managers PBMs quietly took over drug pricing, why insulin became the poster child for a broken system, and how rebates turned into a giant, legal kickback loop that almost nobody at the patient level understands. We talk about why insurance started feeling so much worse in the 2010s, how PBMs profit when list prices go up, and why the health plan can actually pay less for insulin while you pay more at the counter.​ George also walks through what actually happens behind the scenes when your employer picks a health plan, why most employers have no idea how much money is flowing to PBMs, and why the drugs on your formulary are often chosen for maximum rebate, not lowest cost or best fit. We finish with a rapid-fire True or False round that exposes some of the most harmful myths about PBMs, insulin list prices, and whether transparency alone could fix this mess.​ What You Can Do Today Learn the vocabulary PBM, rebate, formulary so you can ask sharper questions of your HR team, benefits broker, or insurer.​If you work for an employer that offers health insurance, ask whether they know their PBM spread and rebate structure, and if they’ve ever audited it.​Share this episode with one person who helps make benefits decisions at work, or with someone in your T1D circle who has been crushed by insulin costs and needs language for what they’re experiencing.​ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter:https://yourbestt1dyear.com Sponsor ConnectBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life for adults with type 1 diabetes. They help with insulin adjustments, CGMs, burnout, and the mental load of diabetes, without fighting the healthcare system alone.Sign up free at:https://bluecirclehealth.org ConnectTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the.betesInstagram: https://instagram.com/thebetesFacebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouseLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912Website: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Books on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Timehttps://a.co/d/6UHooWJType 1 Diabetes – True Storieshttps://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show Notes Everyone 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. In 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. This 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. What You Can Do Today Think about the last time you treated a low and immediately added extra food “just to be safe.” Notice what made waiting feel impossible in that moment, fear, impatience, or past bad experiences. Decide what 15 grams of fast-acting glucose looks like for you so you’re not guessing next time. No judgment. Just clarity. Resources Helpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Sponsor Connect Blue 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. Sign up free at: https://bluecirclehealth.org Connect TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the.betes Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebetes Facebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouse LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912 Website: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Books on Amazon Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJ Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

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. Resources Helpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Sponsor Blue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. They help people with type 1 diabetes navigate insulin, CGMs, burnout, and the mental load, without fighting the healthcare system alone. Sign up free at:https://bluecirclehealth.org Connect TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the.betes Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebetes Facebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouse LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912 Website: https://yourbestt1dyear.com Books on Amazon Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJ Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show notesMost of us treat lows with whatever is closest, juice, crackers, cookies, cereal, and then act surprised when we’re 250 an hour later. This episode walks through why glucose tablets beat Oreos, juice boxes, and random pantry snacks when it comes to speed, control, and preventing rebound highs.​ You’ll hear the science behind glucose tabs, including research showing they relieve hypoglycemia symptoms faster and more reliably than food, plus how fat, fiber, and fructose slow everything down and trick your brain into overtreating. We also talk about how using food as low treatment quietly messes with your relationship with eating, turning every low into a “free pass” instead of a medical moment.​ What You Can Do Today Pick one default low treatment (tabs, gel, or gummies) and stash it in the 3 places you go low most often.Decide your number and dose: “If I’m under ___, I take ___ grams of glucose,” and write it in your notes app.The next time you’re low, treat with glucose only, set a 15‑minute timer, and resist adding food until it goes off unless you’re still dropping. ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.com SponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.org​ ConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.com ​ Books on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories

Show notesIf it feels like every low blood sugar ends with you stuck at 240 and wondering what just happened, you’re not imagining it. This episode breaks down why over‑treating lows quietly wrecks your graph, your energy, and your long‑term risk, even when you think you’re just “saving your life” with snacks.​ You’ll hear how hypoglycemia followed by big rebounds triggers oxidative stress and blood vessel damage, why that “eat the entire kitchen” instinct is so strong, and what the research actually says about gradual correction versus slingshotting into hyperglycemia. This is the kickoff to a two‑month Low Blood Sugar Challenge that helps you see the pattern clearly so you can start changing it on purpose instead of by accident.​ What You Can Do Today Notice how often your lows end in highs this week. No judgment, just track the pattern.Write down one recent “low, then high” moment and what you grabbed first, Capri Sun, cookies, crackers, etc.Ask yourself this question: “If I didn’t panic‑treat, what would I want my low response to look like?” ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.com SponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.org​ ConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.com ​ Books on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories