Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
Hypo/hypa
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Juicyj" data-source="post: 2149762" data-attributes="member: 53162"><p>Hi [USER=460630]@spage[/USER] It sounds like you haven't been diagnosed long ?</p><p></p><p>I've been diagnosed almost 8 years now and have never required assistance with a bad hypo, however those around me know what to do if it happened, so firstly they would rub glucogel into my gums if non responsive, then glucagon pen as well as a 999 call. It's best that those around you are aware of what to do, it may never happen, but it's best that they are aware. Very often the liver will dispense glucose into your system too, hence why after a hypo you will very often go high, but best to treat this with caution as your liver will need to re-stock glucose again at some point taking it from your blood and can cause a further drop later on.</p><p></p><p>Maintaining good hypo awareness is important, you will feel a bit shaky/palpitations around low 4's at this point test and if going low below 4 then treat with 3 glucotabs, wait 10 minutes test again if still low then treat again with glucotabs and repeat until above 4, it's advised to eat a 10g carb snack. Are you aware of DVLA guidelines in regards to driving (if you do drive !) ? Always carry glucose in any form with you though where ever you go including at the side of your bed too, it's important when using insulin to make sure you can treat whenever/where ever you are.</p><p></p><p>Hypers need to be treated with correction doses of novorapid, but you need to speak to your DSN to work out what your correction dose should be.</p><p></p><p>A good book to help you along is 'think like a pancreas' written by a type 1, a good read to help build your knowledge. The NHS courses are useful but try and learn as much as you can prior to these as it will help you in the short term.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Juicyj, post: 2149762, member: 53162"] Hi [USER=460630]@spage[/USER] It sounds like you haven't been diagnosed long ? I've been diagnosed almost 8 years now and have never required assistance with a bad hypo, however those around me know what to do if it happened, so firstly they would rub glucogel into my gums if non responsive, then glucagon pen as well as a 999 call. It's best that those around you are aware of what to do, it may never happen, but it's best that they are aware. Very often the liver will dispense glucose into your system too, hence why after a hypo you will very often go high, but best to treat this with caution as your liver will need to re-stock glucose again at some point taking it from your blood and can cause a further drop later on. Maintaining good hypo awareness is important, you will feel a bit shaky/palpitations around low 4's at this point test and if going low below 4 then treat with 3 glucotabs, wait 10 minutes test again if still low then treat again with glucotabs and repeat until above 4, it's advised to eat a 10g carb snack. Are you aware of DVLA guidelines in regards to driving (if you do drive !) ? Always carry glucose in any form with you though where ever you go including at the side of your bed too, it's important when using insulin to make sure you can treat whenever/where ever you are. Hypers need to be treated with correction doses of novorapid, but you need to speak to your DSN to work out what your correction dose should be. A good book to help you along is 'think like a pancreas' written by a type 1, a good read to help build your knowledge. The NHS courses are useful but try and learn as much as you can prior to these as it will help you in the short term. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
Hypo/hypa
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…