105. I Accidentally Gave Myself 10x the Insulin That I Needed - Here’s How That Played Out

23 years with T1D and I have never done this before! I’m telling you all about my recent experience of accidentally giving myself 10x the units of insulin I needed for breakfast. After sharing this story on Instagram in real time and getting tons of feedback from folks saying, “This happened to me too,” I knew I needed to share more about how it all played out.  Time Stamps:  (02:46) The Story: How I Accidentally Gave Myself 10 Units of Insulin(05:30) The Click: The Moment I Realized What I’d Done(07:40) My First Step to Course Correct(10:45) The Food I Ate to Course Correct(11:45) Have Glucagon As a Backup(12:34) My Blood Sugar Results (13:44) The Emotional Drain (14:18) First Takeaway: I Didn’t Need the Carbs I Thought(14:36) Second Takeaway: Max Bulose Feature(16:28) Third Takeaway: You Have the Knowledge Within You(17:45) Fourth Takeaway: This Happens to So Many of Us(19:09) Fifth Takeaway: Slow Down What to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop for when new episodes drop.Learn more about our coaching programs HERE. Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.