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Low reading and sweating

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Hi there
Haven't been here for awhile but would like advice on the following. My HB1Ac readings were commented by my GP as being perfect 2 months ago however over the last week I have been feeling under the weather possibly cold or sinusitis which hasn't stopped me going out. Last night before going to bed I was trembling and sweating so tested my blood/glucose which was 4. I immediately ate a scone and mince pie and symptoms stopped and my reading went up to 7.4. In the morning before breakfast the reading was 5.4. Basically I want to know what shall I do, is it because I am a little under the weather, should I check my blood/glucose more regularly, should I visit my GP, I don't really want to bother him if it is a normal reaction. I am type 2 on diet and Metformin Prolonged Release and my random readings average about 6 to 7 normally. It is my intention to buy some Glucose tablets today in case it happens again rather than resort to the dreaded pastries.

Cheers
John
 
Hi
T2's are always told they cant have hypos as such, but of course non diabetics have hypos so that is ridiculous. However, its whether they are dangerous are not and in T2's and non diabetics its more likely your body can compensate (liver dumps stores of glucose into your bloodstream to keep you safe ) so you wont need to worry about diabetic coma's or other such delights of T1/insulin dependents.

The phrase is usually, as far as hypos go for me, 4 is the floor. However, I wouldnt always treat a 4 depending on whats caused it, how much insulin I have left in my bloodstream etc etc. If you feel awful with it (as you describe, and it is a horrible feeling) then by all means have something to eat but I dont know if you would necessary need a mince pie and a scone. That would have me on a drip! :lol:

All kidding aside, a smaller snack will keep you ok - but it sounds like perhaps you might need to consider whether you are taking too much Met given you had that, only went up to 7ish. Still, waking to 5.3 is fab

The other thing is that it may be related to illness - its more likely to raise bg but Ive had quite a heavy cold before and it lowered mines a bit too
 
i woke up with a 4.7 last friday so i thought id have 30g of oats. wont do that again i hit the 10s in 1hour. weird thing is 2 days before i woke with a 5.6 had the same meal and i was 6.9 after 1hour. i give up with oats they are to unpredictable
 
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