Your Best T1D Year

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.What You Can Do TodayThink 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.ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.comSponsor 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. Sign up free at: https://bluecirclehealth.orgConnectTikTok: 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.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJType 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show NotesIf 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 TodayPay 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.ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.comSponsor 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. Sign up free at: https://bluecirclehealth.orgConnectTikTok: 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.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJType 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show NotesLow 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 TodayNotice 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.ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.comSponsor 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. Sign up free at: https://bluecirclehealth.orgConnectTikTok: 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.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJType 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show NotesIf 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 TodayLook 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.ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.comSponsor 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. Sign up free at: https://bluecirclehealth.orgConnectTikTok: 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.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJType 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show NotesMost 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 TodayCheck 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.ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.comSponsor 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. Sign up free at: https://bluecirclehealth.orgConnectTikTok: 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.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJType 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 TodayLearn 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.comSponsor 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.orgConnectTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@the.betesInstagram: https://instagram.com/thebetesFacebook: https://facebook.com/neilgreathouseLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neil-greathouse-a607b912Website: https://yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Timehttps://a.co/d/6UHooWJType 1 Diabetes – True Storieshttps://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show NotesEveryone 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 TodayThink 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.ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.comSponsor 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. Sign up free at: https://bluecirclehealth.orgConnectTikTok: 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.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJType 1 Diabetes – True Stories https://a.co/d/dfIlyI1

Show NotesIf 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 TodayThink 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.ResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: https://yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue 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.orgConnectTikTok: 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.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time https://a.co/d/6UHooWJType 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 TodayPick 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.comSponsorBlue 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 TodayNotice 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.comSponsorBlue 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

The final episode of 2025 is part celebration, part science, all community. Neil reflects on the biggest lessons, wins, stumbles, and connections - and shares what's next for Your Best T1D Year in 2026.What You Can Do TodayCelebrate your choice to keep going—share your best win, fail, or "not yet" for 2025Sign up for the newsletter and new January freebies at yourbestt1dyear.comGet the starter kit, community accountability, and join the 2026 journeyResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories

Want to beat "National Quitters Day" and actually love January? Neil shows why starting your habit plan before the calendar flips is proven to work - early commitment changes outcomes.What You Can Do TodayPick your first January habit today and write it down or put it in your phoneShare your start at yourbestt1dyear.com for an instant head startDM @thebetes to lock in your commitmentResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories

Feeling pressure to overhaul everything after the holidays? Neil dismantles the "reset" myth, shows how micro-habits change blood sugars and burnout, and gives you permission to ditch perfection for progress.What You Can Do TodayChoose your "one small move": hydration, sleep, tabs, or a DM to your support teamWrite it down or say it out loud—no performance required, just actionStart fresh without the guilt at yourbestt1dyear.comResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories

It's Christmas Eve and you made it. This episode celebrates doing the little things, real-life T1D holiday stories, and the one decision that matters for finishing strong and starting 2026 right.What You Can Do TodayPick your realistic "holiday win"—even if it's just treating one low or saying no to food guiltDM @thebetes your holiday success or survival storyGet on the January roadmap and join group challenges at yourbestt1dyear.comResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories

Stacey Simms, host of Diabetes Connections and creator of Mom's Night Out, shares her favorite T1D moments from 2025, what surprised her, what disappointed her, and the unsung habits actually working for families.What You Can Do TodayCheck out Diabetes Connections podcast for more community storiesFollow @thebetes and join the conversation about favorite T1D winsConnect with another T1D parent or advocate this weekResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories

Breakthroughs happen when you decide, not at your next doctor's visit. This high-energy episode explores how small, intentional decisions outlast resolutions, with real listener wins and zero perfection required.What You Can Do TodayName the one thing you're doing in January and write it downText "I'm in for 2026" to a friend or claim your roadmap at yourbestt1dyear.comMake your move today—deciding is the first big winResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories

Ever wonder why specific habits show up on the roadmap? Neil unpacks the exact science, psychology, seasonal logic, and behavioral research behind each T1D habit-and why stacking them changes everything.What You Can Do TodayPick the habit you most need right now and start today—don't wait for January 1stShare your starting point at yourbestt1dyear.com for accountabilityRead up on habit science and see why small beats perfect every timeResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories

Neil breaks down the data-driven, expert-approved 2026 roadmap-six habits timed with the seasons, why they work, when to do them, and how to win all year with community support.What You Can Do TodayPick your starting habit: treating lows, hydration, sleep, pre-bolus, movement, or connectionVisit yourbestt1dyear.com and sign up for the 2026 roadmapDM @thebetes which habit you're starting with for JanuaryResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories

The quiet wins matter most - the ones nobody applauds but change everything. This episode is all about micro wins, why community makes the difference, and how to celebrate yourself this season.What You Can Do TodayName one small win from 2025 and write it down, say it out loud, or DM @thebetesText or voice memo someone your best "quiet victory" from this yearStart building your own highlight reel before the year endsResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories

From brick-sized meters to CGMs that talk to pumps, this episode celebrates measurable progress—73% now use CGMs, AID systems boost time-in-range by 11%, and families finally sleep better.What You Can Do TodayWrite down one part of your T1D life that's better now than a year agoShare your "before and after" story with @thebetes or your T1D communityCelebrate that progress isn't just tech—it's you showing up every dayResourcesHelpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.comSponsorBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.orgConnectInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.comBooks on AmazonType 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories