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What should I do?

Discussion in 'Type 1 Diabetes' started by type1harley, Jul 5, 2015.

  1. type1harley

    type1harley Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Yesterday I had 3 separate hypos (before breakfast, lunch and bed) and have just had another one. I really want to know what's happening but my mum and dad aren't helping.
     
    #1 type1harley, Jul 5, 2015 at 11:32 AM
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    dancer Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    It could be the hot weather. You may need to reduce your basal till it cools down again . . . Or it could have nothing to do with the heat and you just need to reduce your Lantus.

    Discuss it again with your parents. If a pattern is developing and it's not due to you exercising more, something needs to be done to keep you out of hypoland.
     
    #2 dancer, Jul 5, 2015 at 11:52 AM
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    CarbsRok Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Hello Harley, I would suggest you consider reducing your basal insulin as it sounds to me as if you have too much at the moment. Do you have a nurse contact at the hospital you can ring?
     
    #3 CarbsRok, Jul 5, 2015 at 12:12 PM
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    ewelina Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    If its before meals it could be too much lantus. Write down your readings and contact your nurse. Meanwhile reducing your lantus by 1 or 2 units and see if that helps. Having 3 hypos a day is quite exhausting
     
    #4 ewelina, Jul 5, 2015 at 12:16 PM
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