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Strange hypos

Fayesiec_

Fayesiec_

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Hello
I’m still relatively new to this (15mths since diagnosis) but I’m having a lot of hypos after meals. I’ve even halved the recommended dose of fast acting for the amount of carbs and it still happens???
Any thoughts?? TIA
 
Have you basal tested? Here's a guide on how to do it - https://mysugr.com/basal-rate-testing/ - the units are mg/dL so divide be 18 to get mmol/l.

Change in stress levels, hormones, exercise levels, weight can impact on the amount of basal needed. Some people find the change in weather/change in the clocks will impact on their basal needs.
 
Note that not all carbs are absorbed at the same rate, depending on what you're eating you'll want to inject before, during or after eating.
 
Catapillar-thank you. Why haven’t my diabetes team mentioned this process? I think I read about this technique last year just after diagnosis. I have just started a new job too- but stressful so it adds up. I’m starting the DAFNE course next week- hopefully help. Thanks for the info, appreciate it.
 
Jlarsson- again- thank you. I’m beginning to think I’m lacking in a lot of info. Still a bit dazed if I’m honest. Better start more research.
 
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