High BG swings: Type1.

Janmolly

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Type of diabetes

Type 1

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Insulin

• Sep 15, 2015

• #1

Hi there. How do folk manage their high BG readings after a hypo? I woke on 3.4 and have been in the high teens all afternoon. I've been told not correct these highs as it will cause a low swing but it's driving me mad and I feel worn out with it. Any thoughts?

Thanks

Jx

 

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catherinecherub

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• Sep 15, 2015

• #2

I'll bump your post up @Janmolly

 

donnellysdogs

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• Sep 15, 2015

• #3

Did you have 15g of quick acting carbs? Or more?

 

Janmolly

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Type 1

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• Sep 16, 2015

• #4

Just 15g. Then had breakfast. Did a correction dose with dinner last night. Also have pmt which may have compounded the issue. I want to know if others correct high swings or not as it feels wrong to not to.

 

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Daibell

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• Sep 16, 2015

• #5

Hi. I tend to correct only if the sugar is in the teens.

 

azure

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• Sep 16, 2015

• #6

Do you count carbs? Is it possible you miscalculated your breakfast and didn't take enough insulin for it?

And yes, I correct highs but with a slightly smaller dose to avoid going low again.