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Asif07

Asif07

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Hi all!!....Newbie here...I'm Asif, aged 48 from South London....Type 1 Diabetic since 1996, so almost 21 years. I take Novorapid and Levimir. Have had plenty of ups and downs along the way.
My diabetes is generally well controlled touch wood but I always dread going Hypo. It's the worst surreal feeling and messes you up on a number of levels both physically, mentally and emotionally. But it's something I am learning how to avoid. Anyway, best wishes to all of my fellow diabetics!!! :)
 
Hi @Asif07 and welcome to the forum. I'm Type 2 and fotunately I don't get hypos, I've never been below 4.4 mmol/L. They must be awful. There are a lot of Type 1s on here, so I expect you will be getting some useful advice and support.
 
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Hi Prem and Robin.
Yes, we are all one big community so sharing advice, support and experiences can be a great help...!!
 
Hi, Asif, welcome aboard, only joined a couple of weeks ago myself, friendly and helpful crowd here, not like a lot of forums where things usually turn into flame wars!

Hypos are a pain, don't know if you've tried the Libre yet, it's been a bit of a game changer for me, being able to see that I'm dropping and then take some food to stop it before it arrives -it's like being able to change the future.
 
Hi, I am type 2 but on insulin and I do get hypos. I know they can be really scary and unreal at times. Always have something with you. The last one I had was in the middle of the night got wakened up by it and I was in an hotel! I had a hypo wallet with me but I have to say the glucogel tastes awful, but it worked!
 
Hi @Asif07 . Fear of hypos is a real pain, been there done that.
A few things I've found that help are:
Trying to maintain hypo awareness. Not easy when you keep levels good over a period of time.
A quality carb counting course. I did DAFNE and found what I learnt invaluable.
Confidence and having control. Knowing that I'm in control helps me be positive, like everything diabetes,anything can happen anytime, but whatever **** diabetes throws at me ultimately I will take control and be the boss.
 
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