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<blockquote data-quote="PeteN11" data-source="post: 2310211" data-attributes="member: 516926"><p>For most a wine gum is an instant hit and raises your BG. By how much is down to the individual and the hit will not last long so if driving for a few hours you will need some other source of slower acting carbs as well. Do a test one morning. </p><p></p><p>You sound surprised by the mention of wine gums. Did your Medics not talk to you about treating Hypos? <a href="https://www.diabetes.co.uk/how-to/treat-a-hypo.html" target="_blank">https://www.diabetes.co.uk/how-to/treat-a-hypo.html</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Those sorts of levels do not mean you should treat and wait 45 mins before driving. The mantra of 5 to drive is a good one but is not law. The recommendations are that if you are between 4-5 then eat some carbs and off you go, no need to wait. The recommendations if under 4 (Hypo) are you should treat with carbs and then wait 45 mins and retest.</p><p></p><p>Obviously if you are ever experiencing what you think is a Hypo, whatever your reading is as we are all different, then you should not drive till you have treated or feel better.</p><p></p><p>With all aspects of driving you should not take any unnecessary risks but don't let controlled T1 worry you too much. </p><p></p><p>Be safe.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PeteN11, post: 2310211, member: 516926"] For most a wine gum is an instant hit and raises your BG. By how much is down to the individual and the hit will not last long so if driving for a few hours you will need some other source of slower acting carbs as well. Do a test one morning. You sound surprised by the mention of wine gums. Did your Medics not talk to you about treating Hypos? [URL]https://www.diabetes.co.uk/how-to/treat-a-hypo.html[/URL] Those sorts of levels do not mean you should treat and wait 45 mins before driving. The mantra of 5 to drive is a good one but is not law. The recommendations are that if you are between 4-5 then eat some carbs and off you go, no need to wait. The recommendations if under 4 (Hypo) are you should treat with carbs and then wait 45 mins and retest. Obviously if you are ever experiencing what you think is a Hypo, whatever your reading is as we are all different, then you should not drive till you have treated or feel better. With all aspects of driving you should not take any unnecessary risks but don't let controlled T1 worry you too much. Be safe. [/QUOTE]
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