I've recently started on insulin, only a few days. I'm just having my 1st hypo, my insulin is due as my food is nearly ready, what do I do. Shall I just eat or take my insulin 1st, so confusing :?
I have no idea what to do, my blood sugar is extraordinarily low for me, It's always too high, so should I eat my meal now with my insulin or without. It's only been 5 days and scaring the life out of me.
I have no idea how to correct or is that when I have something sweet to raise my level :?:
I have no idea what to do, my blood sugar is extraordinarily low for me, It's always too high, so should I eat my meal now with my insulin or without. It's only been 5 days and scaring the life out of me.
I have no idea how to correct or is that when I have something sweet to raise my level :?:
Alison.
You need to know the exact number of your blood glucose level. Do you have a meter ? If so tell us what the number is at the moment. We cannot work without any numbers to go on.
As for correcting low blood sugar from a hypo, then you need to take 2-3 Glucose Tabs or a 'slug' of Lucozade or similar if you have them to hand, wait for 15 minutes and then check your Bg level again. It should have risen to a more normal level. If it is still very low then repeat the process every 15 minutes until such time as it reaches a normal pre-meal reading. That's all there is too it.
There is no need to be scared at all......just help us to help you by providing us with the relevant information please.
Right, you might have overcorrected a little, next time try just 2 Glucotabs from that level. It is all a bit of trial and error really. However no harm done.
I would take your Insulin as normal and go ahead and enjoy your meal.........Bon Apetit'