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<blockquote data-quote="db89" data-source="post: 1559490" data-attributes="member: 374526"><p>Hi [USER=429571]@Shannon27[/USER], I discussed this with my DSN after being diagnosed as it was one of my concerns (I like driving and I do a decent amount most days). At the time my concern was mainly based around: if I were to get a 5.3 at 17:00, that is a snapshot at that moment. I don't have a Libre or CGM so I don't know whether that is 5.3 and stable, heading up or down.</p><p></p><p>We decided to set a target range throughout the day of 5-8 rather than the 4-7 I'd originally been working towards and this has mainly been working well for me. As far as I understand it you are actually allowed to drive if slightly below 5.0 <strong>if</strong> you have a small carby snack beforehand. Personally, I like to make sure I am closer to 6 than 5 before I will drive anyways and if I am close to the lower limit (even though technically deemed legal) I will still have something small (and likely made of slower acting carbs) to nudge it back up for the journey.</p><p></p><p>Edit: I suspect (but have nothing to confirm) that the guidelines are based around a number of assumptions including:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Your basal insulin is working effectively and keeping you fairly flat throughout the day.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You are able to determine when you still have active bolus insulin on board and can make a decision based on the test about what is currently happening before setting off.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="db89, post: 1559490, member: 374526"] Hi [USER=429571]@Shannon27[/USER], I discussed this with my DSN after being diagnosed as it was one of my concerns (I like driving and I do a decent amount most days). At the time my concern was mainly based around: if I were to get a 5.3 at 17:00, that is a snapshot at that moment. I don't have a Libre or CGM so I don't know whether that is 5.3 and stable, heading up or down. We decided to set a target range throughout the day of 5-8 rather than the 4-7 I'd originally been working towards and this has mainly been working well for me. As far as I understand it you are actually allowed to drive if slightly below 5.0 [B]if[/B] you have a small carby snack beforehand. Personally, I like to make sure I am closer to 6 than 5 before I will drive anyways and if I am close to the lower limit (even though technically deemed legal) I will still have something small (and likely made of slower acting carbs) to nudge it back up for the journey. Edit: I suspect (but have nothing to confirm) that the guidelines are based around a number of assumptions including: [LIST] [*]Your basal insulin is working effectively and keeping you fairly flat throughout the day. [*]You are able to determine when you still have active bolus insulin on board and can make a decision based on the test about what is currently happening before setting off. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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