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<blockquote data-quote="Joe C" data-source="post: 2263555" data-attributes="member: 518080"><p>In the past I've had two hypoglygemic pass outs that required an ambulance and each time a 4-5 hour stint in the A&E. Pleasant? No. Survived? Obviously. So I guess my point is if you're worried about the worst case scenario, it's not as if people are just going to leave you there, you'll be assisted and treated. That was back when I had just been diagnosed and thankfully things have improved in terms of my control.</p><p></p><p>Carrying dextrose tablets with you is a smart move. I always make sure I have a small amount with me. Even if I'm going to a place where it might be awkward to have them on me, e.g. at the beach or a nightclub, I make sure I have them in a pocket somewhere, and for me that reduces the anxiety. If you want to get creative buy one of those mini keychain cannisters and fill it with liquid dextrose or whatever amount of tabs will fit in; attach it to your key ring and you have an added safety with you all the time. If you drive make sure there is always tabs in your car, i.e. ones that never leave the car, they are only there for an emergency.</p><p></p><p>But ultimately it comes down to good control and learning to trust your judgement, e.g. if I'm going to an outdoors event where I'll be standing and walking around for hours, I will reduce the amount of insulin I take throughout the day (and in my case that means cutting the amount of insulin used by more than 50%). If I've done that, I know there's little to worry about. This is something to discuss with your DSN because managing insulin is of course different for each person.</p><p></p><p>If you're still struggling ask for a referral to your nearest clinical health & psychology / neuropsychology department.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Joe C, post: 2263555, member: 518080"] In the past I've had two hypoglygemic pass outs that required an ambulance and each time a 4-5 hour stint in the A&E. Pleasant? No. Survived? Obviously. So I guess my point is if you're worried about the worst case scenario, it's not as if people are just going to leave you there, you'll be assisted and treated. That was back when I had just been diagnosed and thankfully things have improved in terms of my control. Carrying dextrose tablets with you is a smart move. I always make sure I have a small amount with me. Even if I'm going to a place where it might be awkward to have them on me, e.g. at the beach or a nightclub, I make sure I have them in a pocket somewhere, and for me that reduces the anxiety. If you want to get creative buy one of those mini keychain cannisters and fill it with liquid dextrose or whatever amount of tabs will fit in; attach it to your key ring and you have an added safety with you all the time. If you drive make sure there is always tabs in your car, i.e. ones that never leave the car, they are only there for an emergency. But ultimately it comes down to good control and learning to trust your judgement, e.g. if I'm going to an outdoors event where I'll be standing and walking around for hours, I will reduce the amount of insulin I take throughout the day (and in my case that means cutting the amount of insulin used by more than 50%). If I've done that, I know there's little to worry about. This is something to discuss with your DSN because managing insulin is of course different for each person. If you're still struggling ask for a referral to your nearest clinical health & psychology / neuropsychology department. [/QUOTE]
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