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<blockquote data-quote="diamondnostril" data-source="post: 707513" data-attributes="member: 63791"><p>Hi [USER=113749]@LucySW[/USER] . . .</p><p> </p><p>I use Dextro Energy Minis (are these available in the UK?)</p><p> </p><p>I find these excellent for both "real" Hypos, and for fine-tuning my blood-sugar level if I want to.</p><p> </p><p>The tablets are small; each contains 1.3g CHO and will raise my level by 11mg/dl (0.6mmol/l).</p><p> </p><p>I find them excellent for "real" hypos because they come in small boxes made of card, with a top that flips open very easily. Ideal for situations where your co-ordination is not good. If you drop the box, more often than not some tablets will spill out.</p><p> </p><p>And because each tablet raises my level by a smallish amount, they are also good for fine-tuning. Each tablet comprises 2 distinct halves, so it's easy to bite one in half if I want to fine-tune by 6mg/dl (0.3mmol/l).</p><p> </p><p>Some people hate the chalky taste. I'm also not keen on it, but for me this is a <strong>good</strong> thing . . . I tend not to eat them like sweets, so it's not tempting to eat too many when correcting my level. Therefore it's really different for me to having sweets or chocolate in the house.</p><p> </p><p>Regards <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>Antony</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="diamondnostril, post: 707513, member: 63791"] Hi [USER=113749]@LucySW[/USER] . . . I use Dextro Energy Minis (are these available in the UK?) I find these excellent for both "real" Hypos, and for fine-tuning my blood-sugar level if I want to. The tablets are small; each contains 1.3g CHO and will raise my level by 11mg/dl (0.6mmol/l). I find them excellent for "real" hypos because they come in small boxes made of card, with a top that flips open very easily. Ideal for situations where your co-ordination is not good. If you drop the box, more often than not some tablets will spill out. And because each tablet raises my level by a smallish amount, they are also good for fine-tuning. Each tablet comprises 2 distinct halves, so it's easy to bite one in half if I want to fine-tune by 6mg/dl (0.3mmol/l). Some people hate the chalky taste. I'm also not keen on it, but for me this is a [B]good[/B] thing . . . I tend not to eat them like sweets, so it's not tempting to eat too many when correcting my level. Therefore it's really different for me to having sweets or chocolate in the house. Regards :) Antony [/QUOTE]
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