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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mep" data-source="post: 1103694" data-attributes="member: 211362"><p>I think every diabetic doesn't like to have hypos and it makes us nervous about the thought of getting one... so you're not alone there.  You can only do your best to avoid them.  So to do that just keep regularly monitoring your BGLs, and if you eat carbs make sure they're complex/low GI options so you get that stable BGL result.  Yes, you can get hypos on any diabetic medication really... I got my first one on metformin only.  I then started getting more of them when I was put on other oral meds like gliclazide.   I'm on insulin now and I've probably had the most hypos since being on insulin.  Just make sure firstly you know what hypo symptoms are, then get to know your personal hypo symptoms (you get to learn that with experience as it varies from person to person).  Have a hypo kit handy which should include quick acting carb and long acting ones at all times.  I place mini hypo kits everywhere pretty much... in my car, by my bed, on my desk at work, in my handbag, etc.  Always keep a spare meter too and batteries.  I'm sure you'll be right.  It will take a bit to get used to the new med, but you will soon learn how it affects you.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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