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<blockquote data-quote="jessie" data-source="post: 174804" data-attributes="member: 9896"><p>Hi Sarah,</p><p></p><p>I do test a lot (my poor fingers!) - including before my evening meal and bed, and I guess I could cope with being a bit low at bed time and having to snack. I would then worry though that it will drop low again during the night. You're right, it does take a lot of patience which I seem to lack a little <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>James, my doctor did once advise me to try your theory, take a little more insulin and snack more... it works well when you have the opportunity to graze! But like you say not always possible if you're in a meeting, driving, or out and about etc.</p><p></p><p>Soooo, think I have concluded:</p><p></p><p>• Take a little extra insulin when eating certain carbs</p><p>• Take insulin 5 or so minutes before eating</p><p>• If increasing insulin, graze between meals and before bed!</p><p>• Do a carb counting course</p><p></p><p>Just had a thought - Yipster - do you have a half unit pen? Those half units can make all the difference!</p><p></p><p>Thanks all.</p><p></p><p>Jessie. x</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jessie, post: 174804, member: 9896"] Hi Sarah, I do test a lot (my poor fingers!) - including before my evening meal and bed, and I guess I could cope with being a bit low at bed time and having to snack. I would then worry though that it will drop low again during the night. You're right, it does take a lot of patience which I seem to lack a little ;) James, my doctor did once advise me to try your theory, take a little more insulin and snack more... it works well when you have the opportunity to graze! But like you say not always possible if you're in a meeting, driving, or out and about etc. Soooo, think I have concluded: • Take a little extra insulin when eating certain carbs • Take insulin 5 or so minutes before eating • If increasing insulin, graze between meals and before bed! • Do a carb counting course Just had a thought - Yipster - do you have a half unit pen? Those half units can make all the difference! Thanks all. Jessie. x [/QUOTE]
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