Type 2 with 1 dose insulin - daily range plus hypos

[Bobby105]

I use a fingerprick device to check readings about6 times a day with a monitor, occasionally i get caught out with a hypo even tho I took a good reading b4 leaving home. i.e a drop from 7 or even 9 within 90 mins to 2.6 - 3.9.
My GP is ringng me, a nursing friend suggested a body monitoring device, as easier to take in a public places . Would this help. .........? From the with experience, Thanks

My nightime readings improved after a doctor suggested having more carbs in the evening. I need to go to bed with a reading of 11 - 14 as readings can drop by 50 - 60% during the night . Prior readings were having to be taken at the time when a bathroom visit was taken

 

[EllieM]

My GP is ringng me, a nursing friend suggested a body monitoring device, as easier to take in a public places . Would this help. .........? From the with experience, Thanks

Hi I'm T1 and not T2 but I have lots of experience with hypos through the years. Cgms (continuous glucose monitors) made a big difference to me when they came out, because they can be set to warn you before you go low and they give you a reading on your phone. They are expensive though and I have my doubts that you'll get one on prescription if you're only on one injection a day.

As a diabetic you'd be entitled to a free trial of the libre

Sampling | Diabetes Care | Abbott

Claim your 15 day free sensor if you have diabetes and have not tried the FreeStyle Libre 2 plus sensor before

www.freestyle.abbott

and the dexcom

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Dexcom One Plus Sample Programme

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My nightime readings improved after a doctor suggested having more carbs in the evening. I need to go to bed with a reading of 11 - 14 as readings can drop by 50 - 60% during the night . Prior readings were having to be taken at the time when a bathroom visit was taken

I've got to wonder if you'd be better off on a slightly different insulin regime so that you don't have to take carbs to feed the insulin rather than taking the right insulin for your carbs, but suspect that that might necessitate multiple injections a day. I take it your doctor didn't want you to reduce the insulin to reduce the overnight drop?

Can I ask what insulin you are on?

 

[Bobby105]

Hi I'm T1 and not T2 but I have lots of experience with hypos through the years. Cgms (continuous glucose monitors) made a big difference to me when they came out, because they can be set to warn you before you go low and they give you a reading on your phone. They are expensive though and I have my doubts that you'll get one on prescription if you're only on one injection a day.

As a diabetic you'd be entitled to a free trial of the libre

Sampling | Diabetes Care | Abbott

Claim your 15 day free sensor if you have diabetes and have not tried the FreeStyle Libre 2 plus sensor before

www.freestyle.abbott

and the dexcom

Dexcom | Dexcom One Plus Sample Programme | Dexcom

Dexcom One Plus Sample Programme

www.dexcom.com

I've got to wonder if you'd be better off on a slightly different insulin regime so that you don't have to take carbs to feed the insulin rather than taking the right insulin for your carbs, but suspect that that might necessitate multiple injections a day. I take it your doctor didn't want you to reduce the insulin to reduce the overnight drop?

Can I ask what insulin you are on?

Insulin is Levemir - 1 x 20units on waking ..... oddities;-
by 9.30 after egg or fish breakfast with small slice of wholemeal bread Iusually have hungry feelings. Reading has gone up 4 - 5 points from waking . To 12 - 14.
overnight readings drop by 50% to 60% - advised to have more carb early eve - works
my weight is around 7st 7 (45 kg?) and has been for past 3 years I would like to add weight as Im scrawny - 75yrs , but look older