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Just some info for reference after reading the HU threads here. I found 4 different methods for determining HU - some are shockingly simple!
The Gold scoring method is based on the response to a single question, “Do you know when your hypos are commencing?” with responses expressed on a scale.
Similarly, the Pedersen Bjergaard method uses the question,“Can you feel when your blood sugar is low?” and assigns responses to three categories.
The Clarke questionnaire is composed of 8 questions that examine the glycemic threshold at which subjects develop symptoms of hypoglycemia.
The HypoA-Q questionnaire has 18 questions with weighted answers.
All are subjective, i.e. patient responses only - no physio data.
Now we have the Libre's hypo scores and these are already being used to 'infer' hypo unawareness, although the connection is speculative at best.
My DSN said likely hypo unresponsive based on Libre and I scored 'normal' on all four methods. Hmm..
The Gold scoring method is based on the response to a single question, “Do you know when your hypos are commencing?” with responses expressed on a scale.
Similarly, the Pedersen Bjergaard method uses the question,“Can you feel when your blood sugar is low?” and assigns responses to three categories.
The Clarke questionnaire is composed of 8 questions that examine the glycemic threshold at which subjects develop symptoms of hypoglycemia.
The HypoA-Q questionnaire has 18 questions with weighted answers.
All are subjective, i.e. patient responses only - no physio data.
Now we have the Libre's hypo scores and these are already being used to 'infer' hypo unawareness, although the connection is speculative at best.
My DSN said likely hypo unresponsive based on Libre and I scored 'normal' on all four methods. Hmm..