Can T2 have Hypo's

[0110]

Hi - weird feeling yesterday, diagnosed around 2 months ago, felt a little dizzy nothing serious nothing to over whelming @9:30pm . I had last eaten 5pm and excercised inbetween too, Anyways checked my levels, 4.8, first time I've seen the 4s since diagnosis. Anyway I just went to sleep at 10pm and checked my fast levels this morning 6.0.

So the experts here please explain as a T2 can I get a hypo? I think its just my body adjusting to lower levels of Glucose and HBAC1c was 82 back in March.

 

[IBEX82]

T2 without any blood glucose lowering medication can’t really get hypos. And at 4.8, even with someone taking insulin, this wouldn’t be a hypo either.

Below 4 mmol/l is generally considered a hypo for those taking blood glucose lowering medication. Although, I like to be a little higher than (higher than 4-5) this going to bed to prevent overnight hypos but I’m taking insulin.

What more than likely happened is a ‘false hypo’ - basically just your body is used to operating at a much higher sugar level and it throws a bit of a fit when it was lower than it’s used to.

As a non medicated diabetic, more 4s and 5s you can achieve, the better.

 

[Lobsang Tsultim]

When dropping from high average glucose levels down to more normal levels, type 2 can have "false hypos" which is basically our bodies saying, "Ah, I'm not used to this...!"

 

[0110]

Thanks guys, exactly what I thought false Hypo etc..

Sometimes in the week I take Apple Cider Vinegar, it defiitly lowers my levels. Not sure how it does this, anyone else use this? I hope I get more 4s, been exactly 2 weeks since diagnosis now so I am hoping it goes lower...

 

[Lainie71]

T2 without any blood glucose medication can’t really get hypos. And at 4.8, even with someone taking insulin, this wouldn’t be a hypo either.

Below 4 mmol/l is generally considered a hypo for those taking blood glucose lowering medication. Although, I like to be a little higher than (higher than 4-5) this going to bed to prevent overnight hypos but I’m taking insulin.

What more than likely happened is a ‘false hypo’ - basically just your body is used to operating at a much higher sugar level and it throws a bit of a fit when it was lower than it’s used to.

As a non medicated diabetic, more 4s and 5s you can achieve, the better.

Yes happened to me quite a few times in the beginning. I had gone from high levels down to the 5s and felt pants. Body just wasn't used to it and I felt terribly woozy almost to the point of feeling drunk! Thankfully didn't last too long .

 

[0110]

Yes happened to me quite a few times in the beginning. I had gone from high levels down to the 5s and felt pants. Body just wasn't used to it and I felt terribly woozy almost to the point of feeling drunk! Thankfully didn't last too long .

thanks for the reply, you a T2 on Diet only?

 

[Lainie71]

thanks for the reply, you a T2 on Diet only?

Yes just diet and exercise x

 

[0110]

Yes just diet and exercise x

excellent, that is teh approach i am trying, lets see, went for a Blood test this morning, 2 months in..awaiting results

 

[Lainie71]

excellent, that is teh approach i am trying, lets see, went for a Blood test this morning, 2 months in..awaiting results

Good luck!!! How much acv do you take and what with?

 

[0110]

Good luck!!! How much acv do you take and what with?

Hi - so every other day, not daily I will take ACV at night mixed in with water, I would say two table spoons

During those nights i can hear grumbling and rumbling in the stomach liek something is happening and the morninngs always low in the 5s and early 6s on fast

 

[Lainie71]

Hi - so every other day, not daily I will take ACV at night mixed in with water, I would say two table spoons

During those nights i can hear grumbling and rumbling in the stomach liek something is happening and the morninngs always low in the 5s and early 6s on fast

Okay, thanks for that. I have started taking 1 tbsp during the day, split the dose so I can have it with green tea and the other half I will probably take at night with water. Love experimenting to see if things work in reducing BG

 

[0110]

Okay, thanks for that. I have started taking 1 tbsp during the day, split the dose so I can have it with green tea and the other half I will probably take at night with water. Love experimenting to see if things work in reducing BG

What's were your numbers mine 82mmol in middle of March this year when I got diagnosed

 

[Lainie71]

I think my last hba1c was 53 I think cannot remember and DN expected it to continue down for the next time. It takes a while. The DP is always the last to come down which is why I thought about taking the ACV. I am in the 5.4 -6.00 region during the day, but I think upping my exercise really helps my levels plus I enjoy it.

 

[0110]

Got back from work now 4.8. Today I feel OK similar numbers to yesterday but no hypo signals

 

[Kiwigal]

Yes Type 2 do get Hypoglycemia... I had low as 3.5 mmol... had to treat Hypo to bring up my glucose above 5 mmol.

 

[0110]

Yes Type 2 do get Hypoglycemia... I had low as 3.5 mmol... had to treat Hypo to bring up my glucose above 5 mmol.

You on medication? I am on diet only, does that mean I can get a Hypo?

Another question related to this, but is a good/normalish low - 4 to 4.5?

 

[Deleted member 527103]

Yes Type 2 do get Hypoglycemia... I had low as 3.5 mmol... had to treat Hypo to bring up my glucose above 5 mmol.

My understanding is that if you are not treating diabets with medication, a hypo is anything under 3.5.
Coincidentally, my partner went for a tough cycle ride recently and had to have a break because he felt "wobbly".
I took his BG - 2.9. Now that is a hypo.
He does not have diabetes and takes no medication.

 

[Kiwigal]

You on medication? I am on diet only, does that mean I can get a Hypo?

Another question related to this, but is a good/normalish low - 4 to 4.5?

Yes I'm only on once a week injection for medication for Type 2 Diabetes.

The hypo happened - when I woke up in early morning from night sleep. Had symptoms of hypo - headaches, sweat, shake etc so I checked my glucose 3.5 mmol had to get up and drink 1/2 of can of normal regular sprite to bring up my glucose up. (I keep 8 pack of mini cans of sprite in fridge for Hypo emergency, and carry fast acting glucose tablets in my bag when I go out.)

Because in Australia - state laws, cannot drive a car if glucose is below 5 mmol. Have to be above 5 mmol.

My understanding is that if you are not treating diabets with medication, a hypo is anything under 3.5.
Coincidentally, my partner went for a tough cycle ride recently and had to have a break because he felt "wobbly".
I took his BG - 2.9. Now that is a hypo.
He does not have diabetes and takes no medication.

I'm on medication for diabetes - once a week injection.

 

[Lamont D]

It is unusual but not unheard of in certain circumstances. with T2.
The meds thing is important, and if you are on meds, a single episode, is nothing to worry about.

However, if the hypos (under 3.5) episodes continue, then there must be a reason.
That is why there is a varied types of conditions under the hypoglycaemic diagnosis.

Hypos occur in many conditions.

 

[Gillianc23]

Yes I'm only on once a week injection for medication for Type 2 Diabetes.

The hypo happened - when I woke up in early morning from night sleep. Had symptoms of hypo - headaches, sweat, shake etc so I checked my glucose 3.5 mmol had to get up and drink 1/2 of can of normal regular sprite to bring up my glucose up. (I keep 8 pack of mini cans of sprite in fridge for Hypo emergency, and carry fast acting glucose tablets in my bag when I go out.)

Because in Australia - state laws, cannot drive a car if glucose is below 5 mmol. Have to be above 5 mmol.


I'm on medication for diabetes - once a week injection.

I’m astonished that in Australia you aren’t allowed to drive if BG is below 5mmol. Is that just for diabetics or for everyone?