T2 on insulin getting lows in the night

[Bobby105]

Hi. I've had some wide ranging results recently with concerns at night . Readings can drop 7 -10 points over night. Last night 13 to 5.8. So if the last daytime read is 9-11 I am doing nightime reading. If this comes up as say 6 @ 2a.m I'm not sure whether to take a swig of Appletise to prevent hypo. Also 7 fingerpricks can be taken a day to check on possible lows. Any thoughts ?

 

[Juicyj]

Hi @Bobby105

Is this using a sensor to monitor readings ? How low are you going and what readings are you getting ?

CGM's can give false lows so any low readings at night should be cross checked against a BG meter for accuracy, also go by how you feel in the morning, if you feel groggy then it's probably a hypo, if not then it's probably a false low.

 

[Hopeful34]

Which insulin regime are you on @Bobby105 eg, once a day, fixed meal doses or basal/bolus, and what time was your last meal/snack/injection?

 

[Prancy]

I had to convert those numbers, but isn’t 5.8 the same as 105 in American numbers? Is that considered hypo? For me, and I’m type 1, that’s a great number and I wouldn’t consider it low. What numbers has your doctor recommended for you?