Hypo symptoms without hypo

Good evening,

My son, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes late last year, has been experiencing severe hypo symptoms (cold sweat, shaking, speaking difficulties) on and off over the last few days without actually having a hypo. What could this be?

He normally maintains excellent blood sugar control (between 4 and 6 mmol) but has been feeling under the weather due to a viral infection, with raised glucose levels (between 6 and 12 mmol, no ketones). Could the infection be the cause? And is there anything he can do to reduce the symptoms?

Thanks,

Carolin

Hi Juicyj,

thanks for your quick response. The levels tend to be between 4.8 and 5.8 when this occurs, without significant drops or rises before or after. I think we are following sick day rules - he is testing more frequently than normal and is correcting levels as advised by his smart meter. Is there anything else he should be doing?

Thanks!