Vegetarian hypo fixers?

[Rosiediabetes]

Hi guys,

What do you recommend as your sugary snack to fix a hypo?
I've been using chewits and the newly vegan fruittella, but they're actually **** hard to chew when trying to fix yourself!

Also, does it make much of a difference if you keep insulin in the fridge or not please?

Thanks!
R

 

[Antje77]

You can use honey, or squash, or plain sugar, or glucose tabs.

Also, does it make much of a difference if you keep insulin in the fridge or not please?

Insulin stays well at room temperature for at least a month.
So usually people keep their stock in the fridge but not the insulin currently in use.

 

[lessci]

I know many jelly sweets are vege friendly, have you looked at/considered fudge, or a personal favourite Scottish tablet

 

[JAT1]

I eat an apple for most hypos. If this isn't enough and I'll know within 10 minutes, I keep eating apples or any other available fruit until the hypo is solved. I never go out without an apple or two with me and always have them on hand at home.

 

[Dearbhla]

Hi guys,

What do you recommend as your sugary snack to fix a hypo?
I've been using chewits and the newly vegan fruittella, but they're actually **** hard to chew when trying to fix yourself!

Also, does it make much of a difference if you keep insulin in the fridge or not please?

Thanks!
R

Apple juice in the little cartons. It's almost as good as lift drinks. Very fast. Dextrose tablets, 3 of them, available in boots, Lloyds etc. avoid chocolate, milk, gelatin etc. You want the sugars as available as quickly as possible, no digestion delays from the likes of gelatine.

 

[Jaylee]

I’m not vegetarian.

Though I went that route tonight.

I have used dried banana chips to fix a hypo in the past. And dried sultanas & raisins?

Insulin not in use should really be kept in the fridge.
Best wishes.

 

[In Response]

Insulin will be fine at room temperature for up to 30 days.
Therefore, it is recommended to keep your “in use” pen with you at room temperature and other pens/cartridges in the fridge.

 

[Melgar]

I use Starburst candies as they are convenient. I have them in my bag for months. Starburst are vegetarian except in the US. The US ones contain gelatin. Starburst made and sold in the UK are vegan I believe.

 

[lisele]

Hi guys,

What do you recommend as your sugary snack to fix a hypo?
I've been using chewits and the newly vegan fruittella, but they're actually **** hard to chew when trying to fix yourself!

Also, does it make much of a difference if you keep insulin in the fridge or not please?

Thanks!
R

I used strawberry haribo. They are the only haribo I've found that are veggie.

 

[Lamont D]

Hi guys,

What do you recommend as your sugary snack to fix a hypo?
I've been using chewits and the newly vegan fruittella, but they're actually **** hard to chew when trying to fix yourself!

Also, does it make much of a difference if you keep insulin in the fridge or not please?

Thanks!
R

If you don't mind me asking.
But why are you going hypo again?
I think that maybe the meds and insulin treatment dosage may be to much for what you are eating.