Hypo Supplies

[Wayward Blood]

[Spoiler Alert] The Coronavirus is causing a few problems out there. Currently I'm able to get hold of everything I need for my Type 1 diabetes, but I feel it's prudent to plan ahead in case of supply issues.

Currently I treat any low blood sugars with dextrose tablets. I've stocked up with a few packs, but I've also taken an additional precaution. Someone on a diabetes Facebook group suggested getting hold of bulk glucose powder and diluting it in water to treat hypos. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/BULK-POWDE...4614603&sprefix=glucose+powder,aps,139&sr=8-1

The person who posted said they're mixing 56g of powder to 700ml of water – apparently that works out as the equivalent of two dextrose tablets for every 100ml and it's very fast acting.

 

[Rokaab]

The person who posted said they're mixing 56g of powder to 700ml of water – apparently that works out as the equivalent of two dextrose tablets for every 100ml and it's very fast acting.

Well I know when I was young my parents dissolved sugar in water for me to drink (about 40 years ago) when hypo'ing

 

[LooperCat]

You can buy 24 packs of dextro tabs on Amazon for about £20 still. I get mine in Home Bargains at a quid for two.

 

[porl69]

Seems to be loads of Jelly Babies in Asda at the mo. 1 JB = 5g carbs

 

[Broomthebeast]

I use jelly beans, they do the trick!

 

[NicoleC1971]

Seems like the only stuff you can buy is sugary **** and I have no issues getting lucosade (my usual hypo treatment) .
More worried about being low carb and not being able to buy non chocolatey eggs!!

 

[porl69]

More worried about being low carb and not being able to buy non chocolatey eggs!!

Chickens eggs are not very chocolatey SORRY couldn't resist

 

[GedMason]

Well I know when I was young my parents dissolved sugar in water for me to drink (about 40 years ago) when hypo'ing

Yes mate , mine too , i still do it. taking a bottle of sugary water to work

 

[GedMason]

[Spoiler Alert] The Coronavirus is causing a few problems out there. Currently I'm able to get hold of everything I need for my Type 1 diabetes, but I feel it's prudent to plan ahead in case of supply issues.

Currently I treat any low blood sugars with dextrose tablets. I've stocked up with a few packs, but I've also taken an additional precaution. Someone on a diabetes Facebook group suggested getting hold of bulk glucose powder and diluting it in water to treat hypos. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/BULK-POWDE...4614603&sprefix=glucose+powder,aps,139&sr=8-1

The person who posted said they're mixing 56g of powder to 700ml of water – apparently that works out as the equivalent of two dextrose tablets for every 100ml and it's very fast acting.

Thank you for link

 

[Wayward Blood]

Thank you for link

You’re most welcome!

 

[Fairygodmother]

I sometimes use dried fruit, dates in particular. Delicious, and a good excuse to have one without a jab.