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Trying to keep calm

Discussion in 'Young People/Adults' started by Jazzman75, Oct 26, 2017.

  1. Jazzman75

    Jazzman75 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    So i woke up with my sugar levels at 4.3 i feel like I'm having a hypo i get worried & grab anything sugary
     
    #1 Jazzman75, Oct 26, 2017 at 1:19 PM
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    Lordy100 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    You've only just woken up :joyful: lucky you. Have a couple of jelly babies but remember the carbs to keep you going and to test.
     
    #2 Lordy100, Oct 26, 2017 at 1:32 PM
  3. Diakat

    Diakat Type 1 · Moderator
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    Hi @Jazzman75 yesterday you said you were type 2, now your profile says type1. Which are you? Where are you located? Can you get some formal diabetes education as it sounds like you are unclear about carbs and insulin.
     
    #3 Diakat, Oct 26, 2017 at 1:52 PM
  4. Kim Possible

    Kim Possible · Guest

    Technically, 4.3 is not a hypo. I think there is something called a "false hypo".
    However, if your body is used to a high BG, it will feel like one.
    Over time, as you train your body to become familiar with the lower BG, you will feel ok at 4.3.

    In the meantime, don't overdo your hypo treatment - you need your body to become comfortable at this level.
     
    #4 Kim Possible, Oct 26, 2017 at 2:05 PM
  5. Jazzman75

    Jazzman75 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Ok so I had some blueberry juice and then some oats
     
    #5 Jazzman75, Oct 26, 2017 at 2:41 PM
  6. Jazzman75

    Jazzman75 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    I am type 1 i have always thought that type 1 was type 2 and I am in the south East area of London
     
    #6 Jazzman75, Oct 26, 2017 at 3:05 PM
  7. Diakat

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    Right then. Can you ask your doctor/diabetes nurse for a carb count g course and to run through the basics of insulin action again? Just because you seem a little confused about carb counting and diabetes in general.

    I suspect the blueberry juice and oats will send you high unless you housed for them.

    You can do an online course that may help - Bertie
    https://www.bertieonline.org.uk/
     
    #7 Diakat, Oct 26, 2017 at 3:46 PM
  8. Jazzman75

    Jazzman75 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    I went up to 15.4 & took 2 units of insulin i will test in 1 hour to see if it has come down
     
    #8 Jazzman75, Oct 26, 2017 at 4:04 PM
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