Hypo?

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can anyone advise me?
my doctor told me to take before each meal insulin,20 units humalog.now sometimes my sugar before the meal is low,like 5.0.so if i take 20 units no matter what like the doctor said,than after the meal my sugar goes down to 3 .i explained that to the doctor but he said continue taking 20 anyways.:confused:
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HI,

If your blood sugar drops this low, that would constitute a hypo (as I'm sure you are aware) and you would need to keep treating it with some kind of sugar, until it returns to 'normal', then carbs - not good for your overall control or weight! I suggest you keep a good record of your blood sugar readings and how much insulin you have taken, and ask for a referral to see a Diabetic Specialist Nurse or consultant as soon as possible. In the meantime, you might like to contact the Diabetes UK Careline for advice: 0845 120 2960, Monday?Friday, 9am-5pm and/or ask to see another doctor. Good luck!
 
Do you take a humalog mix? or just regular humalog with a seperate long acting insulin?
Will make it easier to offer advice if I know.

5 is a good number to be before a meal, so it isn't great to be aiming for higher.

Have you got a DSN to talk dose adjustment over with?
 
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