Any healthy options for getting rid of a hypo?

[valenshyne]

I know the usual option is to have lucozade, ribena etc, but since i'm really trying to eat healthier I was wonder if there was a healthy hypo stopping solution?

 

[Anonymous]

I know the usual option is to have lucozade, ribena etc, but since i'm really trying to eat healthier I was wonder if there was a healthy hypo stopping solution?

Hope you don't mind me saying, but your avatar made me laugh. It's a way of ending the current application or game without saving anything isn't it? I hope no one here tries it.

 

[paul-1976]

fresh pure orange juice might be a healthier option and I've corrected lows with milk before.

 

[noblehead]

I know the usual option is to have lucozade, ribena etc, but since i'm really trying to eat healthier I was wonder if there was a healthy hypo stopping solution?

Don't worry about healthy options when your hypo, you need to treat them fast and get out of the situation asap. Lucozade, Coke, Jelly Babies and Glucotabs all work fine!

 

[hale710]

Unless you're having multiple hypos a day, the amount of "unhealthy" things like jelly babies or lucozade that you require are minimal really.

If you ARE having multiple hypos a day then you need to focus in fixing that first

 

[Hooked]

Pure orange juice.

 

[ElyDave]

depends on the extent of the hypo for me.

If I'm seeing 2.9 on the meter, I want something quick, jelly babies, haribos etc.

If it's just a bit low, 3.5 or so, I'd personally reach for a few dates or an apple as I know I respond reasonably quickly to those and the symptoms are not severe enough to cause me any concern at that level.

 

[Anonymous]

I know the usual option is to have lucozade, ribena etc, but since i'm really trying to eat healthier I was wonder if there was a healthy hypo stopping solution?

Hope you don't mind me saying, but your avatar made me laugh. It's a way of ending the current application or game without saving anything isn't it? I hope no one here tries it.

What an astonishing coincidence. Both you and Conradj both have the exact, same avatar...

Many people don't know that Alt+F4 closes the current window. So if you had pressed Alt+F4 while playing a game, the game window would have closed. I do hope that less experienced computer uses don't try this.

 

[ono]

I tend to dissolve two/three teaspons of sugar in water, can't be more unhealthy than a soft drink.
I have also successfully treated hypos with white bread, this is (in theory) faster than OJ. OJ is actually not a great option, it works, but not very fast (it's ok for 3.5 kind of number)

 

[Lol77]

You don't want to be messaging about with hypos. If you get one them best to get out of it ASAP! Sugary stuff just learn how much you need. Trial and error. :geek:

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[Marfmama]

Depends what works for you, bananas have worked for me pretty well, also fruit juice as has been suggested. toast with jam or honey?


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[squeeze321]

Personally I treat my hypos with either Orangina, Cola or cherry cola.
I have found that grapes are pretty good for hypos and are probably healthier!

 

[xAoifex]

Either fruit juice or (my fave) about 150 mls of Innocent smoothie but has to be either the kiwi, apple and lime or the peach and apricot flavour as I am not a banana fan at all, particularly when hypo!

 

[Hooked]

Either fruit juice or (my fave) about 150 mls of Innocent smoothie but has to be either the kiwi, apple and lime or the peach and apricot flavour as I am not a banana fan at all, particularly when hypo!

Those smoothies are dangerous in my hands, I end up drinking way too much, they are lush! :twisted:

 

[carbmyenthusiasm]

I've developed a habit for baby food fruit purees pouches. Quick acting too.


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[ono]

I've developed a habit for baby food fruit purees pouches. Quick acting too.


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Interesting :think: