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<blockquote data-quote="Oldvatr" data-source="post: 2627851" data-attributes="member: 196898"><p>Given that the accuracy of BGL monitors is +/- 0.7 mmol/l at that level of readings, then a 4.6 reading could in reality be 3.9 (on a good day)</p><p></p><p>Not many people reading this thread will be considered to have Normal Metabolism, which is what the target recommendations are based on. So setting a personal target of 4.6 or below is liable to register a hypo event even if the meter does not show it. As a driver subject to DVLA regultions, I could be considered negeligent if I have an accident and my blood sugars are found to be that low. I am not supposed to be behind the wheel if I am below 5 mmol/l.</p><p></p><p>considering that a level of 6.8 is where potential damage from glucose overdose is purported to start, then why the rush to get to below 5? Short term drops into the 4's is presumably aceptanle, but should not be a design aim IMHO. As I stated, these levels are an indication of glycogen depletion and low metabolic rate so that if there is a sudden stress in your life then you may not be so capable of dealing with the adrenaline rush. Such things can happen</p><p></p><p>There are studies that have determined that extreme tight control of bgl is actually detrimental to health, due to the preponderance of hypo events that are not benign events, and which can lead to a build up of health issues in the longer term. </p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/low-blood-sugar-effects-on-body#effects[/URL]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Oldvatr, post: 2627851, member: 196898"] Given that the accuracy of BGL monitors is +/- 0.7 mmol/l at that level of readings, then a 4.6 reading could in reality be 3.9 (on a good day) Not many people reading this thread will be considered to have Normal Metabolism, which is what the target recommendations are based on. So setting a personal target of 4.6 or below is liable to register a hypo event even if the meter does not show it. As a driver subject to DVLA regultions, I could be considered negeligent if I have an accident and my blood sugars are found to be that low. I am not supposed to be behind the wheel if I am below 5 mmol/l. considering that a level of 6.8 is where potential damage from glucose overdose is purported to start, then why the rush to get to below 5? Short term drops into the 4's is presumably aceptanle, but should not be a design aim IMHO. As I stated, these levels are an indication of glycogen depletion and low metabolic rate so that if there is a sudden stress in your life then you may not be so capable of dealing with the adrenaline rush. Such things can happen There are studies that have determined that extreme tight control of bgl is actually detrimental to health, due to the preponderance of hypo events that are not benign events, and which can lead to a build up of health issues in the longer term. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/low-blood-sugar-effects-on-body#effects[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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