First Hypo

[Tally]

Hi all

I was only diagnosed on Friday as type 1 and I've just had my first hypo - that was not pleasant at all. Hot sweats, shaking and a racing heart. Weirdly though I'm sort of glad that it's happened. At least now I know what to expect.

I just feel tired now, I want to sleep but I'm scared that I'll end up having another hypo if I do. I really hope this gets easier to handle as I feel like I'm over analysing any and all twinges I'm getting

 

[Pumper_Sue]

((((((((((hugs)))))))) @Tally things do get easier as time goes on. Even though it's stressful and everything seems so overwhelming at the moment try and take one day at a time then it doesn't seem so bad.

 

[Copepod]

You've recognised and treated your first hypo. Well done.
As long as your blood glucose levels are for bedtime, there's no harm in sleeping if that's what you feel like doing.

 

[New-journey]

Hi Tally
Gosh to have a hypo so early on is unlucky and your numbers have come down very fast. I am not surprised you are feeling tired and scared, maybe have a snack before bed and just keep on testing. With some hypos I get hypo hangover and feel very tired, not fun at all! It does get easier, the first is always the scariest as you don't know what to expect. I hope you have a better evening .
Big Hugs

 

[Tally]

((((((((((hugs)))))))) @Tally things do get easier as time goes on. Even though it's stressful and everything seems so overwhelming at the moment try and take one day at a time then it doesn't seem so bad.

It's so daunting it really is. It's been about an hour and a half since it happened and I keep waiting for it to happen again but I know logically I have treated it and I'm ok now. It's because this is all so new to me and part of me was hoping my levels would drop with no side affects which I know is incredibly naive of me 🙄

 

[Tally]

You've recognised and treated your first hypo. Well done.
As long as your blood glucose levels are for bedtime, there's no harm in sleeping if that's what you feel like doing.

I'm due to take my levemir at 8 so I'll be checking my bloods again then but I'd already considered having a snack before bed just to make sure I'm ok overnight

 

[Carolg]

Hello and welcome to forum

 

[Pumper_Sue]

I'm due to take my levemir at 8 so I'll be checking my bloods again then but I'd already considered having a snack before bed just to make sure I'm ok overnight

If at all worried then perhaps set your alarm so you test in the night.

 

[Ljc]

Hi. You're sure being thrown in at the deep end aren't you with a hypo so soon after diagnosis. The first one is frightening,You've treated it with flying colours and come out the other side 🙂 , the good thing is you now know your symptoms. It does get easier in time, honest !
I hope you don't mind me giving you a tip.
Keep hypo treatments near your bed , so you don't have to go stumbling downstairs if you go hypo upstairs.
I take my meter up with me at night or when I am having a nap

 

[Tally]

I hope you don't mind me giving you a tip.
Keep hypo treatments near your bed , so you don't have to go stumbling downstairs if you go hypo upstairs.
I take my meter up with me at night or when I am having a nap

I must admit I've made sure I have hypo supplies in my room and down stairs just in case and I have my test kit on my bedside table within easy reach at night 🙂

 

[Ljc]

That is good to hear. I am never far away from mine, not because I have lots of hypo's, I don't, I also have a pack of dextrose tablets in my test kit which is never far away from me.
How are you feeling now, I hope you haven't got the hypo hangover.

 

[Tally]

@lgc I'm feeling better now, not so anxious (which I understand can also be a symptom) I've just tested and I'm at 11.9 which actually calms me down a bit, im going to test again in an hour then go to bed as I'm still feeling tired

 

[Copepod]

I must admit I've made sure I have hypo supplies in my room and down stairs just in case and I have my test kit on my bedside table within easy reach at night 🙂

Exactly, hypo treatment should always be at hand, so you don't have to go into a different room or up/downstairs.

 

[Ljc]

You'll feel better after a good sleep.

 

[Kaylz]

Just catching up on things as have been out, I hope your feeling better, I always seem to suffer the 'hangover' even with a mild hypo so we all know how your feeling so hugs, I find that after a hypo I get the best sleep ever as I struggle to sleep any other time, anyway hope your ok 🙂 x

 

[MisterRex]

It definitely gets easier with time! Most diabetics get much better at picking up on lows, so you'll be more likely to notice and treat a hypo before it becomes severe and leaves you exhausted. Having signs of a hypo is good news, because otherwise you would be in danger of having a low and not noticing, and therefore not treating!
As someone who frequently suffers with nighttime hypos in periods of extreme stress, you would be surprised how well you can manage it. I wake up every time without fail and there's nothing quite like a hypoglycemic diabetic's motivation to find sugar! I've dragged myself out of bed to find food with lows as bad as 1.5 (exam season was very stressful, it was hypos galore) so just keep food by your bedside and of course your meter. Your body can tell something is wrong, so if the worst happens and you do hypo, you will most likely wake up with plenty of time to treat it. 🙂

 

[Tally]

It definitely gets easier with time! Most diabetics get much better at picking up on lows, so you'll be more likely to notice and treat a hypo before it becomes severe and leaves you exhausted. Having signs of a hypo is good news, because otherwise you would be in danger of having a low and not noticing, and therefore not treating!
As someone who frequently suffers with nighttime hypos in periods of extreme stress, you would be surprised how well you can manage it. I wake up every time without fail and there's nothing quite like a hypoglycemic diabetic's motivation to find sugar! I've dragged myself out of bed to find food with lows as bad as 1.5 (exam season was very stressful, it was hypos galore) so just keep food by your bedside and of course your meter. Your body can tell something is wrong, so if the worst happens and you do hypo, you will most likely wake up with plenty of time to treat it. 🙂

Thank you! I must admit taking a hypo at night really does scare me but I am prepared in case it should happen (hopefully it won't) as I have my testing kit and hypo supplies by the bed

 

[MisterRex]

Thank you! I must admit taking a hypo at night really does scare me but I am prepared in case it should happen (hopefully it won't) as I have my testing kit and hypo supplies by the bed

It's absolutely a cause for concern, but you'd be surprised what you're capable of when hypo! It always feels like you're dazed and out of control, but survival instinct kicks in and you will manage 🙂 It's great that you're prepared, so don't be terrified of having a night time low because it won't change whether or not it happens, and you'll likely manage it even better than you thought.

I'm sure you are already well aware, but be sure to make sure your blood sugar is at a level you're comfortable with before going back to sleep. Several years ago I treated a hypo during the night but fell asleep before I was certain it had been treated properly and ended up with memory loss and ahospital stay following a seizure. Don't let that scare you though, it was my own fault and provided you're certain your blood sugar is at a level you're comfortable with, you'll be absolutely fine. 🙂