Type 1 Evorel 50

[conniecar]

Hi. I’ve just started Evorel 50 HRT patches and am constantly hypo! Is this normal?

 

[EllieM]

Hi. I’ve just started Evorel 50 HRT patches and am constantly hypo! Is this normal?

I have no idea whether it's normal but if you aren't confident in adjusting your insulin doses I would contact your team. I know that hormones can affect insulin needs so it wouldn't totally surprise me that this is happening.

 

[Oldvatr]

It may be that your insulin sensitivty has improved

Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Insulin Resistance in Postmenopausal Diabetic Women

Insulin resistance (IR) is closely associated with diabetes mellitus. On the other hand, increased visceral fat in menopause is also associated with IR, which makes postmenopausal diabetic women in a big risk for cardiovascular diseases. There are conflicting ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

[Speedbird]

Hi. I’ve just started Evorel 50 HRT patches and am constantly hypo! Is this normal?

Hi, it take Evorel 25 patches and have done for quite a few years now. It has not impacted my BG readings at all. It is less dosage than yours though.