Comedy of the Week Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby
Nov 10, 2025
Scott Bennett, a stand-up comedian and storyteller, shares the touching journey of his daughter Olivia's battle with congenital hyperinsulinism. He cleverly intertwines humor with harrowing moments, like the shocking lows of Olivia's blood sugar and their frantic 999 call. Scott discusses the emotional turmoil of hospital stays, the need for assertiveness in confronting medical professionals, and the surreal experience of a private jet to Berlin for a crucial diagnosis. Ultimately, he reflects on resilience, family impact, and how Olivia's story is changing clinical practices for the better.
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First Hypoglycemic Collapse
- Scott recounts Olivia's first frightening hypoglycemic episode and the paramedic discovering her blood sugar was 1.1 mmol/L.
- He describes 14 days of constant tests, heel pricks, and misguided treatments before initial discharge.
Hospital Life And The Turning Diagnosis
- Scott describes becoming institutionalised during six months in hospital and how parents fragmented under stress.
- He tells how a visiting doctor recognised congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) and offered a possible diagnosis.
Use Appearance To Be Taken Seriously
- Scott shares his dad's simple but practical tactic: "put a tie on" before confronting doctors.
- He credits this gesture with making clinicians take the family more seriously and prompting better care.