Episode 148: What Happens When You Wait Too Long to Treat a Low

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.

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Books on Amazon

Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time
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