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Hypo symptoms

popsy

popsy

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Having to give up my eat everything philosophy..and I really really dislike consequences.
I know what hypo symptoms are, I've had them now and then. Last night my reading was only 2.8 which is the lowest I have ever been before bed. I brought it up with some jelly beans. My question is: I had no hypo symptoms at all so is it still a hypo? Bit like if a tree falls in the forest but there is no-one to hear it, does it still make a sound?

I am guessing that it is still a hypo which might become a diabetic coma but that I am becoming less sensitive to the symptoms. My own logic tells me that it's not possible to function without any glucose in the blood and that dire consequences might ensue if I don't test now and again. :rolleyes:

Lol...maybe I've answered my own question but I would love other opinions on this and how other people deal with having hypo's with no symptoms. Remember that this was at night and during the daytime if I am driving I make sure there is no danger of any kind of hypo by having a bit more carb before I go out.

Thank you! :D
 
Hi popsy,

Never been as low so do not have any advice but will bump your post up for replies.

Take care,

CC.
 
2.8 is a hypo. The fact you didn't recognise it is a little worrying. If you lose hypo awereness it can affect your ability to drive as the DVLA can revoke license if hypo awareness is lost. Hopefully, it's a one off. To help regain awareness, it's suggested to run your BG levels a little higher than normal for a couple of weeks.


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Sounds to me like you need your dose of Glipzide reduced. You shouldn't be eating carbs to match your meds.
 
Hi - I know exactly where you are coming from. My lowest was yesterday at 2.5 and didn't notice until I stopped my exercise. However, mine is a change of meds as I am trying to reduce my insulin. I would suggest speaking to your DSN - as said above if your blood sugars are low your medication should be looked into and possibly reduced.


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Thanks for that all. Good info and reducing my meds sounds like a good idea. I will take all the advice on board and have a good think. :)
 
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