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<blockquote data-quote="JoKalsbeek" data-source="post: 2270717" data-attributes="member: 401801"><p>You're not likely to experience a hypo on metformin. It doesn't force your pancreas to produce more insulin, you're not on insulin jabs, so... Shouldn't happen. That said, now that you know what the symptoms are, and you're starting out on both diet and medication that's designed to get your blood sugars into the normal range: If your body's used to being high, it can freak out when you reach normal levels. It feels like a hypo, with the dizziness, confusion and whatnot, because according to your body, you are hypo. Technically you're not at all and in no danger whatsoever, (I used to get that feeling when I hit 5,5 mmol/l, as I was used to being between 10 and 25.), and you'll be fine if you ride it out or have a little something to eat. Though preferably something fatty or protein rich, not carby! False hypo's are a thing, so... Always keep your meter handy, so you know what's going on if something does happen. You can already be pretty sure that if you're feeling hypo, you're probably not, but a meter can be quite reassuring when your body's starting to panic. Might not happen at all, mind you, but it's a phenomenon you might want to be aware of. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JoKalsbeek, post: 2270717, member: 401801"] You're not likely to experience a hypo on metformin. It doesn't force your pancreas to produce more insulin, you're not on insulin jabs, so... Shouldn't happen. That said, now that you know what the symptoms are, and you're starting out on both diet and medication that's designed to get your blood sugars into the normal range: If your body's used to being high, it can freak out when you reach normal levels. It feels like a hypo, with the dizziness, confusion and whatnot, because according to your body, you are hypo. Technically you're not at all and in no danger whatsoever, (I used to get that feeling when I hit 5,5 mmol/l, as I was used to being between 10 and 25.), and you'll be fine if you ride it out or have a little something to eat. Though preferably something fatty or protein rich, not carby! False hypo's are a thing, so... Always keep your meter handy, so you know what's going on if something does happen. You can already be pretty sure that if you're feeling hypo, you're probably not, but a meter can be quite reassuring when your body's starting to panic. Might not happen at all, mind you, but it's a phenomenon you might want to be aware of. ;) [/QUOTE]
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