Safe level

[kerriel1]

hi guys I'm type 1 with no hypo or hyper awareness me and hubby have been at loggerheads with what is a safe level to keep it at. I think between 8-10 but he thinks higher is fine. No I worry about long term complications. Any thoughts on this at all
Kerrie

 

[LucyM88]

Most people try 'non-diabetic' levels (same levels as a typically healthy person without diabetes) which I believe is 4-6mmol.

 

[himtoo]

Hi @kerriel1
welcome to the forum
the lack of awareness at either end of the scale is a worry.

what sort of insulin regime are you on ?

I have had impaired hypo awareness for a number of years but recently started on a pump and my hypo symptoms have returned.

perhaps discussing a pump with your consultant might be a logical step ?

 

[azure]

hi guys I'm type 1 with no hypo or hyper awareness me and hubby have been at loggerheads with what is a safe level to keep it at. I think between 8-10 but he thinks higher is fine. No I worry about long term complications. Any thoughts on this at all
Kerrie

Have you spoken to your DSN or consultant to see what levels they recommend? I know that sometimes they recommend slightly higher levels if you have no hypo awareness - that is higher than they'd recommend to,people who had no problems.

How often do,you test?

 

[Matthew-G-Bell]

Speak to your doctor about hypo awareness as soon as you can, it's important that you can recognize when you are low.
As for normal levels, I tend to try and get between 4 and 6, I personally consider 8-10 high, but it varies between people, as @azure said, speak to your consultant.

Best of luck