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sarah1282

sarah1282

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Im really scared for the last few days ive had to lower my insulin. Nova rapid and lantus as my levels keep dropping. Today I cannot get my levels above 7 and I know this is a normal level but they keep dropping to 3 within 5 minutes ive tried everything chocolate and icecream pure sugar but nothing is raising my levels im really scared that a really bad hypo is on its way. I was diagnosed this February type 1

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Keep checking your sugar levels and eat when needed. I would eat sugar or take dextrose tablets and eat something with a longer lasting effect such as biscuits or a cereal bar as this will hopefully keep your sugar up a bit longer.

The hot weather and being in the sun can affect your sugar levels so be careful if you are spending a lot of time outside.
Have you been outside a lot in the hot weather?
Have you exercised more than usual?
Have you not eaten enough or changed your diet?
All of the above can affect your sugar levels.


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Thank you patch. Ive got some cereal bars im gonna munch on one of them. I aint done anything different the only thing I can think is ive had a really stressful week at work. But thanks so much for your advice I dont feel so panicky now x

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seaspray1998 said:
How can the weather affect yr blood sugar levels

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I'm not exactly sure of the science behind it but the sun makes my sugar go low. Hopefully someone else will be able to explain why to you.
 
sarah1282 said:
Thank you patch. Ive got some cereal bars im gonna munch on one of them. I aint done anything different the only thing I can think is ive had a really stressful week at work. But thanks so much for your advice I dont feel so panicky now x

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No problem. It could be the stress that's having an affect.

Just don't panic and just keep checking your sugar levels.

Some days sugar levels are just a pain in the bum!
 
Keep checking ur bloods. I was recommended 5fruit pastels is goin low. After u take them check ur bloods 10mins again and take another 5 if required. There great as there easier to carry around then the luzoade although u always have lucozade in my car. This heat isn't helping us either in fairness. Ull be fine just try stay calm.


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Keep stocked up on fruit juice full fat coke and lucozade. Yes the weather can have a major effect on blood levels!

also drop a couple of units off your insulin, Do you carb count?

goodluck we are all having the same issues dw!
 
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