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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted Account" data-source="post: 1986389"><p>I hope you are feeling better now.</p><p></p><p>A few things to consider</p><p>- 1.7 is a low reading. If you are used to higher readings, you are going to feel very shaky with a hypo this low. If you had no hypo symptoms, I would question the meter. You did the right thing to retest. Perhaps you could get some test solutions to test your meter later.</p><p>- if you are at risk of hypos you MUST carry fast acting carbs such as dextrose tablets, Lucozade or jelly babies and meter with you as ALL times.</p><p>- cupcakes are NOT fast acting as they (and chocolate) contain fat which slows down the carb consumption.</p><p>- if you go low, it is important to work out why so you can avoid a similar scenario again. It may be due to too much medication, too little carbs or exercise.</p><p></p><p>The MOST important thing now is treating your low.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted Account, post: 1986389"] I hope you are feeling better now. A few things to consider - 1.7 is a low reading. If you are used to higher readings, you are going to feel very shaky with a hypo this low. If you had no hypo symptoms, I would question the meter. You did the right thing to retest. Perhaps you could get some test solutions to test your meter later. - if you are at risk of hypos you MUST carry fast acting carbs such as dextrose tablets, Lucozade or jelly babies and meter with you as ALL times. - cupcakes are NOT fast acting as they (and chocolate) contain fat which slows down the carb consumption. - if you go low, it is important to work out why so you can avoid a similar scenario again. It may be due to too much medication, too little carbs or exercise. The MOST important thing now is treating your low. [/QUOTE]
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