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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
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Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time
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Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories
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By Neil Greathouse4.8
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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

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