Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
What's the lowest hypo value you're ever had?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Juicyj" data-source="post: 1436920" data-attributes="member: 53162"><p>Ok let's be clear here, as a type 1 I consider anything less than 3.8 to a hypo, however I consider using carbs at 5mmol/l, firstly because I drive so protecting my licence is critical, also because I know that I can easily drop below 5 so having say 10g of carb will keep me below 8 and within range. Reading what you have said you have experienced quite a lot of bad hypos so can you tell me that your control has been good, because it reads like you have lost control of your type 1 on many occasions so no wonder you are curious about lows.</p><p></p><p>Personally I try to remain as stable as possible which has been helped by careful carb ratio control and lots of bg testing, I haven't in 5 years suffered a severe hypo, I have had horrible hypos which have been linked to exercise, so I remain vigilant around exercise.</p><p></p><p>Have you considered using a pump at all ? I've been on a pump over a year now and very rarely have a hypo lower than 3, and no more than 2 a week on average, except for last Sunday where I had 3 and all were linked to gardening (exercise).</p><p></p><p>Knowing what triggers hypos to me is more important than gauging results as I can then take evasive action and learn how to avoid, how low I go has no bearing or influence on this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Juicyj, post: 1436920, member: 53162"] Ok let's be clear here, as a type 1 I consider anything less than 3.8 to a hypo, however I consider using carbs at 5mmol/l, firstly because I drive so protecting my licence is critical, also because I know that I can easily drop below 5 so having say 10g of carb will keep me below 8 and within range. Reading what you have said you have experienced quite a lot of bad hypos so can you tell me that your control has been good, because it reads like you have lost control of your type 1 on many occasions so no wonder you are curious about lows. Personally I try to remain as stable as possible which has been helped by careful carb ratio control and lots of bg testing, I haven't in 5 years suffered a severe hypo, I have had horrible hypos which have been linked to exercise, so I remain vigilant around exercise. Have you considered using a pump at all ? I've been on a pump over a year now and very rarely have a hypo lower than 3, and no more than 2 a week on average, except for last Sunday where I had 3 and all were linked to gardening (exercise). Knowing what triggers hypos to me is more important than gauging results as I can then take evasive action and learn how to avoid, how low I go has no bearing or influence on this. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
What's the lowest hypo value you're ever had?
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…