How I Treat Low Blood Sugar During the Holidays (Type 1 & LADA Diabetes)

Products Mentioned Liberty Orchards Fruit Delights https://amzn.to/4pcNwUc Manuka Honey https://amzn.to/3L4DW88 Welch's Fruit Snacks https://amzn.to/4p9VD3R Low blood sugar during the holidays can be scary, confusing, and dangerous — especially if you have Type 1 diabetes or LADA diabetes. In this video, I walk you through exactly how I treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), what foods work fastest, and which holiday treats to avoid when you’re going low. If you’ve ever wondered: • What should I eat when my blood sugar is low? • Why do I feel shaky, anxious, sweaty, or panicky during a low? • How do I prevent lows during exercise and holiday meals? • What are the best fast-acting carbs for hypoglycemia? This video answers all of that — with real examples from my daily life living with LADA (a form of Type 1 diabetes) and using insulin. I explain: • What hypoglycemia feels like and why it happens • Why low blood sugar can mimic anxiety or panic attacks • How CGMs (continuous glucose monitors) help detect dangerous lows • The classic “15 grams of carbs” rule — and when less is actually better • The fastest foods to raise blood sugar (and which ones don’t work) • My favorite holiday options for treating lows, including fruit snacks, jam, honey, raisins, craisins, and more • Why cookies and high-fat treats aren’t ideal when you’re low • How I prepare for exercise to avoid dangerous drops in blood sugar • What glucagon is and why every insulin user should carry it This is the Holiday Edition because the holidays are full of sweets, treats, big meals, travel, stress, and schedule changes — all of which can make blood sugar much harder to manage. If you live with diabetes, love someone with diabetes, or are newly diagnosed and learning how to manage insulin, this video will help you stay safer and more confident — especially during the holiday season. 👍 If this helped you, please give the video a thumbs up. 🔔 Subscribe to LADA Life for practical, real-life diabetes education. FIND MORE FROM LINNEA MAY HUXFORD Connect, link, and share, to help spread the word about diabetes and mental health! BOOK: Success with LADA Diabetes https://amzn.to/49Sgow9 BLOG: https://insulinpumplife.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575914762435 X.COM: https://x.com/Lin62866960 BLUEKSY: https://bsky.app/profile/insulinpumplife.com