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I need some advice please. I haven't had very many hypos, & when I have had them, it's been because I was overdoing the low carb and low calorie intake. The only warning I usually get is a headache & dizziness. Don't get shaky, pale or any of the usual well documented symptoms. However, I'm wondering if I'm having nighttime hypos. I have been waking up soaked in sweat, even on very cool nights. I also feel a bit delicate when this happens. When I check my BG on these occasions, it's never usually in the hypo range. It tends to be around 5.0 mmols. Before I go to sleep, I always have a piece of cheese or slice of ham with my Cinnamon tablet, which I take because my fasting BG is often on the high side. Is it possible to have a hypo when sleeping but for BG to be ok when testing upon waking? I've heard of rebound liver dump following a hypo, and obviously dawn phenomenon. It's all a tad confusing. Any advice gratefully received.
Ali. X
I need some advice please. I haven't had very many hypos, & when I have had them, it's been because I was overdoing the low carb and low calorie intake. The only warning I usually get is a headache & dizziness. Don't get shaky, pale or any of the usual well documented symptoms. However, I'm wondering if I'm having nighttime hypos. I have been waking up soaked in sweat, even on very cool nights. I also feel a bit delicate when this happens. When I check my BG on these occasions, it's never usually in the hypo range. It tends to be around 5.0 mmols. Before I go to sleep, I always have a piece of cheese or slice of ham with my Cinnamon tablet, which I take because my fasting BG is often on the high side. Is it possible to have a hypo when sleeping but for BG to be ok when testing upon waking? I've heard of rebound liver dump following a hypo, and obviously dawn phenomenon. It's all a tad confusing. Any advice gratefully received.
Ali. X
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