Hypos

[Viviennes]

Well,what a weekend I've had, had a hypo which meant I was taken into hospital, the paramedics was fantastic, the hospital was,but I don't remember anything,I only know what my son told me, I check my BG regularly, no sign of anything out of the ordinary, but it has left me feeling don't stay out to long, and very apprehensive, is this normal,

 

[mikeyB]

Nasty experience, that, I do feel for you. What diabetes medication are you taking, Viviennes?

 

[Viviennes]

Nasty experience, that, I do feel for you. What diabetes medication are you taking, Viviennes?

Humalog 25 mix, spoken to diebectese nurse at dr surgery she said,she didn't want to change anything, contacted diebectese nurse in hospital, keep taking what I on, and wait 6 weeks until I can see her,

 

[DaveB]

First what is your weight? If you are slim, suspect you may be late onset T1 and not T2. If so do ask the DN for the two tests for T1. If you are overweight then maybe reduce the carbs and the amount of insulin to balance? If you are LADA then the Basal/Bolus (MDI) regime is the right treatment for T1 according to NICE and not mixed insulin.

 

[Viviennes]

I'm not overweight, as the DN tells me,that's a bonus, I'm never been confident enough to ask for test to be done,in this instance I should be more confident in asking, thank you very much as this would be the last thing I'd thought off.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Those nasty hypos shake you up that’s for sure. I’ve only ever felt the need to go to A&E and get checked once and have never collapsed, but even the treat-at-home ones where I’ve really lost it and can’t really remember what happened used to make me feel nervy for a few weeks.

Be kind to yourself and give yourself some time, then try to work out what went on, and whether you would spot what was happening sooner next time. Self-medicating with insulin is a tricky business. And we need to develop the knowledge and skills to keep ourselves safe at either end of the low-high spectrum!

 

[stephknits]

Hey - it's a very scary experience and I am sorry you are not receiving any more support from your team. I had a similar experience at the beginning of the summer and it does really shake you up. I do think it is worth pursuing the hospital dsn and see if you can get tested, or at least maybe get on a different insulin regime. Basal bolus otherwise known as multiple daily injections will help you gain better control as you match the insulin to the carbs you eat.

 

[Viviennes]

Its like walking on eggshells at the moment, and being told it will be fine,driving me scatty, as pretty sure it will be,but I've lost confidence, and very wary when I go out, scared stiff if I have a hypo while I'm out.I do Carry gloco tabs with me,or jelly babies. Will be ringing DN Monday