#328: False Lows, Real Fear - When Your CGM Says “LOW” but Your Body Says Otherwise - Danielle Batiste

In today's episode, I sit down with Danielle, who shares a powerful and vulnerable story about how false low readings from her CGM led to extreme anxiety, an ER visit, and a complete shift in how she now approaches diabetes management.Danielle walks us through a terrifying day where her CGM repeatedly showed dangerously low glucose readings—despite her body showing no symptoms and fingerstick checks telling a different story. The constant alarms, conflicting data, and uncertainty triggered intense anxiety and ultimately landed her in the hospital, where she was treated as if she were hypoglycemic even though lab results showed otherwise.🔑 Key Takeaways from This EpisodeCGMs are helpful tools—but they are not perfectFalse low readings can trigger real fear and anxietyFingerstick checks are still the gold standard in critical momentsTreating numbers without symptoms can lead to overcorrectionDiabetes technology can contribute to emotional burnoutTaking a break from devices is sometimes necessary and healthyYour body’s signals matter just as much as the dataAnxiety and diabetes are deeply connected—and often overlooked🧠 Topics We CoverCGM inaccuracies and false lowsAbbott Libre sensor issues and recallsInterstitial glucose vs. fingerstick readingsER protocols for hypoglycemiaDiabetes-related anxiety and panicPTSD after severe diabetes eventsTechnology burnoutTrusting physical symptomsTaking breaks from CGMsLong-term diabetes self-awarenessDanielle's Instagram:I’m Coach Ken Kniss, founder of Simplifying Life With Diabetes and host of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast. I help people living with T1D cut through the overwhelm, confusion, fear, and distrust in their daily decisions, so they can feel confident and live without consistently worrying about lows, their body image, or long term complications.🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning💪 Work with me: More Than A1C - 1on1 Coaching 📞 Schedule a Free Call: Book Now🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute HereIf you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review—it helps more people living with diabetes discover the podcast. Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement and a reminder that they’re not alone in their diabetes journey.Ways to Support the ShowLeave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyShare this episode with a diabuddyFollow me on Instagram: @TheHealthyDiabeticPod | @CoachK3nPodcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management.Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode.Support the show