Is this hypo territory?

[PickledPepper]

I guess the crux of the matter lies in whether levels that are okay for nondiabetics are okay for us?

My guess is as good as yours in this respect. I know 3.9 wouldn't be consider abnormal as a nondiab's fasting level, so whether this works for us is the question? I mean I'd prefer to be mid 4s myself, but wonder if the odd late 3 is something to be overly concerned about?

I also get your point about prolong periods being low like that, but to be really honest with you guys, a part of me prefers a predilection to lows than highs only for the simple reason that I can eat a lot more yummy things. I've been eating stuff I haven't touched in 9 months in the last week and enjoying it. Not going nuts, but you know.... I've lost so much weight since getting this condition, I'm glad to be able to eat a bit more now too.

I guess this also really brings home the unpredictable nature of the condition. I mean this is early days yet and the condition is in its infancy. The thought that in future it could get 'crazy' on me without warning, is aptly brought home.

Addition: I know this is likely to be fantasy, wishful thinking talk but....is it at all possible that my body has improved itself somewhat lately?

 

[cugila]

PP.

That's just it....we are all different. I know from experience that I cannot drop to those levels, mainly because I am not prepared to feel bad, which I do at anything approaching 4 mmol/l. I still have good hypo awareness. So, I keep mine a tad higher. I drive a lot so that too has a bearing on what levels I can cope with. Safety always comes first in my view.

Your metabolism may well be different now. My own experience was that Iost over 5 1/2 stone, got great Bg control and then suddenly found I was hypo in the early evening. I ended up have to drop loads of anti-Diabetic Meds, reduce the Byetta I am on and that has now allowed me to at least stay fairly level throughout the day. I don't get the peaks, say 8 or the troughs, less than 4 anymore.

My Insulin resistance has changed mainly due to weight loss, Insulin produced in my pancreas is now working more effectively for me. BG levels change from day to day, minute by minute and there are always variable that will affect them. Take advantage of them.......I do. When low have a treat, if high....go into 'monk' mode. It's swings and roundabouts really.......it all balances out in the end.

I can eat many of the things I never thought I could when I was just low carbing, it doesn't whack my Bg levels up and I enjoy having more variety in my diet. I use the low GI plus low GL method and it has been very successful for me. I often read where poeple say Low GI doesn't work.....possibly not on it's own, add low GL and a good reduction of carb as I have and it sure does ! Now whatever you are doing is obviously working for you......just be careful at those low numbers.

I feel better, I am fitter, healthier and in no way a possible danger to myself or anybody else......

You know it makes sense........