Black Hole Theory: Understanding the Insulin Void

Imagine your insulin pump sends out tiny pulses—each with its own timeline and bell curve of action. Now, think of these pulses as little forces that keep your blood sugar in check. When you suspend your basal insulin (or turn it off temporarily), you're essentially letting those pulses finish their work without any new ones to follow.

Once all the pulses have run their course, there's suddenly a void—a “black hole” where no insulin is active. Without that continuous insulin pull, there's nothing left to stop your blood sugar from rising, leaving you chasing a problem that’s already been set in motion.

This “black hole” concept helps us understand why decisions made with insulin always affect future blood sugar levels. It reminds us to plan ahead and never underestimate the time it takes for insulin to start, peak, and eventually taper off.

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