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<blockquote data-quote="viviennem" data-source="post: 350431" data-attributes="member: 31282"><p>Hi Lesleyr</p><p></p><p>If you have been running high blood glucose levels for some time you will sometimes get hypo feelings at a level (eg 4) that is not technically a hypo. </p><p></p><p>My advice (though I am no expert, as I only take Metformin) is to get a 6-pack of small bottles of Lucozade and also to get some glucose tablets - most chemists and sweet shops have them. I have 3 packets - bedside, handbag, car. I'd keep the Lucozade in the same places.</p><p></p><p>Then if you start to feel strange, test your BGs and take the Lucozade or glucose accordingly. Make sure that you don't push your readings too high by taking too much. Test after 15 minutes and if still too low, take a bit more. Then eat oatcakes or similar, slowly - carry those with you, too!</p><p></p><p>Don't be afraid to call for help if you need it - NHS Direct, or even an ambulance. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>I think if I was in your place I'd be looking to keep my blood glucose levels between the high 5s and low 7s at the moment. As your body gets more used to lower levels you'll not get hypo feelings and will be able to lower your BGs gradually by controlling your carb intake.</p><p></p><p>If you start low-carbing, be very strict with your testing. I think both gliclizade and januvia can cause hypos, and your doses of both will need to be adjusted as your body gets used to lower blood glucose.</p><p></p><p>Keep a record of your blood tests results so that you can keep an eye out for trends, and so that you have something to show your GP when you discuss drug doses.</p><p></p><p>Hope you're better soon <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> . Let us know how you get on.</p><p></p><p>Viv 8)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="viviennem, post: 350431, member: 31282"] Hi Lesleyr If you have been running high blood glucose levels for some time you will sometimes get hypo feelings at a level (eg 4) that is not technically a hypo. My advice (though I am no expert, as I only take Metformin) is to get a 6-pack of small bottles of Lucozade and also to get some glucose tablets - most chemists and sweet shops have them. I have 3 packets - bedside, handbag, car. I'd keep the Lucozade in the same places. Then if you start to feel strange, test your BGs and take the Lucozade or glucose accordingly. Make sure that you don't push your readings too high by taking too much. Test after 15 minutes and if still too low, take a bit more. Then eat oatcakes or similar, slowly - carry those with you, too! Don't be afraid to call for help if you need it - NHS Direct, or even an ambulance. :D I think if I was in your place I'd be looking to keep my blood glucose levels between the high 5s and low 7s at the moment. As your body gets more used to lower levels you'll not get hypo feelings and will be able to lower your BGs gradually by controlling your carb intake. If you start low-carbing, be very strict with your testing. I think both gliclizade and januvia can cause hypos, and your doses of both will need to be adjusted as your body gets used to lower blood glucose. Keep a record of your blood tests results so that you can keep an eye out for trends, and so that you have something to show your GP when you discuss drug doses. Hope you're better soon :D . Let us know how you get on. Viv 8) [/QUOTE]
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