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How dangerous is a hypo during sleep? The answer is very dangerous and your man is being very selfish to continue to do nothing about it. Sorry to be so blunt.

Re: Comments on Low carb diet - a newbies guide Can't really speak for T2's but if your T1 my advice regarding carbs is to eat the right sort (ie mainly complex) and quantity for your energy needs whilst at the same time understanding how to adjust your insulin dosages which is why the DAFNE...

DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) is a complete diabetes education course for T1's. They ususally last for 5 days and I learnt a hell of alot even though I've had T1 for many years and was sceptical about attending. I'd highly recommend going on one if you can. Also, it's a great and...

Hi Zoee I am really concerned that you've mentioned having bg's running between 16 to 23 as there is a very strong possibility of DKA especially if your running at these kind of levels for this length of time. A high pre breakfast reading may also be the result of a nocturnal hypo so it may be...

200ml cartons of fruit juice (not drink) work very well and you are less likely to overdo it which can be the problem with lucozade. Maybe then a banana as a gluten free follow up snack. If the hypos are happening regularly at a specific times (eg every morning) you may need to look at...

I think 3.9 mmol/l or below is officially defined as hypo. However, for people who's overall control runs on the higher side they can feel hypo at say 6 or 7. Similarly, for people with very tight control they may not notice any symptoms until they've gone below 3 which of course is dangerous.

I'm sure the lifespan for T1's now should in theory be greater with the improved insulins, better knowledge and understanding , blood sugar testing, pumps and other drugs such as statins but in all of the time i've had T1 myself this is something that never really seems to get mentioned or...