Stop overeating from low blood sugars as a type 1 diabetic! No more rollercoasters!

#type1diabetes - Everything you need to know about blood sugar lows and stopping the roller coaster from over correcting !

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Welcome back, warriors. I'm Coach Jay, a type 1 diabetic for over 26 years and a fitness coach helping others with type 1 diabetes build muscle, burn fat, and manage blood sugar with confidence. In this video, we break down one of the most common issues type 1 diabetics face: overcorrecting low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which leads to dangerous blood sugar rollercoasters.

Over 78% of type 1 diabetics fall into this trap—causing fatigue, poor workouts, stalled fat loss, and muscle-building plateaus. This video will help you understand what’s happening inside your body and how to fix it.

In this video, you will learn:

What causes blood sugar lows and the science behind hypoglycemia?
The roles of key hormones: ghrelin, leptin, dopamine, amylin, and insulin.
How overcorrection starts a cycle of blood sugar instability?
The importance of the glycemic index and how it impacts blood sugar response.
When to use glucose tablets versus foods like juice, candy, or ice cream?
How rapid-acting insulin timing affects correction strategies?
The concept of insulin on board (IOB) and how it affects your glucose needs.
Why some foods delay glucose release and how to manage them better?

You'll also learn why choosing high glycemic index foods during a low is key, and how to combine them with protein or fat for longer-lasting blood sugar stability. We discuss why some foods like pizza or high-fat desserts aren't ideal for treating lows and how fructose can cause delayed spikes in blood sugar 2 to 3 hours later.

Key points covered:
The science behind hormonal responses in hypoglycemia.
Why overcorrecting is common and how to prevent it?
How to match your food choices to the timing of your insulin?
Practical food examples for fast vs. sustained blood sugar recovery.
How to build more consistency and freedom through better control?

Whether you're managing your diabetes through injections or an insulin pump, this video provides practical, science-backed strategies to help you stop chasing blood sugar highs and lows, and instead take full control of your health.

If you're new to the channel, I also share supplement reviews, lifestyle content, and motivational videos to support type 1 diabetics on their fitness and life journey.

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