{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6768991d15b96146455e80f3/69ae9e8b7036d73902b4692f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Low Before the Low:  Understanding Looming Hypoglycaemia in Type 1 Diabetes (#47)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6768991d15b96146455e80f3/1773051557782-439b03c8-5f77-495c-8e45-2c5ee77a4773.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>The Diabetic Mammy</em>, Catherine explores <strong>looming hypoglycaemia: </strong> the moment when blood glucose is falling but hasn’t yet reached a clinical low. </p><p><br></p><p>Why can a perfectly “in-range” number suddenly feel frightening?</p><p><br></p><p>Using the powerful comparison of a <strong>migraine aura</strong>, this episode unpacks the physiology, psychology and parenting realities of downward arrows, anticipatory fear  and decision-making in type 1 diabetes. A gentle, practical conversation about recognising the signals, responding calmly, and living with the uncertainty that diabetes sometimes brings.</p>","author_name":"Catherine Showler"}