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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ElenaP" data-source="post: 2726296" data-attributes="member: 67557">I expect that your 5-year-old’s Diabetes Team gave you useful advice yesterday, to help reduce her night-time hypos.They probably advised you to adjust the low-alarm on her CGM to a higher level, so that she has time to have some carbohydrates before readings fall to 4.0.I am reluctant to say much, in case it contradicts what the experts have advised, but the following may be useful:If readings are heading low during the night, a small amount of honey from a teaspoon is easy for the child to take when half-asleep. Say, ¼ to ½ teaspoonful. Dextrose tablets could be crushed between two spoons to a powder.I have followed the recommendation (from my team) to have some carbohydrates after treating a night-time hypo, to prevent further hypos. In my case, half a digestive biscuit or half a small banana is sufficient. A small child would need fewer carbohydrates. Your team will have an opinion.You already know that treating Type 1 is trial and error, taking various factors into consideration. As my Tai Chi teacher would say “it depends on the situation”. Good luck on this journey.</blockquote>

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