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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jopar" data-source="post: 101838" data-attributes="member: 11712">Hypo is an blood sugar reading below 3.9/4 mmol/l by definition...In an non-diabetic or a diabetic that is taking metformin, the individual may experience the some of the symptoms of 'hypo' but the body is able to stablise it self and bring the blood sugar back to normal levels..For insulin dependant or T2's that use certain oral medication that stemilates the insulin production, hypo's can be dangerous indeed, beccause the body has excess insulin in it, that needs glucose to work on, it doesn't switch off, but burns it self out...  This means that when they body hits hypo, the body can't naturally recify and stabilise the blood, the individual has to eat some fast acting carbs to give the insulin something to work with..In your case, your fasting levels are low..Do you test after meals to see what the food you eat effect your BG?  You would then be able to determin if there are any spikes that would cause concern..I would book an appointment to discuss this with your doctor, as it may be that since you've lost weight this has lessend your insulin resisdence, and your medication can be reduced to reflect this...P.SWell done on your wieght loss, you must be chuffed</blockquote>

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