Hypo sneaked up on me

[Dizzydi]

I had a right time of it when I got home from work. I'd been out with work the night before, had a curry and few glasses of wine (don't normally drink), felt rough at work all day.

When I got home took my bags upstaris and emptied them and when I went down stairs I was nearly on my knees shaking like a leaf. No previous signs or warning. I managed to test and was at 3.6 and then I paniced hubby was not going to be home for 15 minutes.

I did however manage to just drag myself into the kitchen and grab some orange juice - had a small glass and still felt really bad and then had some more by which time hubby came in and took over for me. I felt rotten all eveining after that.

Does alcohol play a part in Hypo's or was it just one of them things.

 

[Emmal31]

I find I always miss the start of the hypo signs when I've had a drink because I think that I'm just merry but then it gets worse and I realise I shouldn't be this drunk already. I usually try and check my blood sugar's more when I've been drinking. It was good that your husband was there to take over. I find that hypo's are more prone to happen when you've had a bit to drink x

 

[Steff]

Hi Dizzy sorry to hear about your hypo sounds scary, i dont drink so cant help on your queary, but hope you are feeling better hun xx

 

[shiv]

yes, alcohol definitely does! alcohol lowers your blood glucose levels, as your liver is so busy processing the alcohol it can't chuck you out some glucose when you need it. if i have a drink or two, i keep an eye on my levels for the next 24 hrs and will eat something small and carby when i get in to prevent the drop.