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Lucyr
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That’s hba1c not bg
Tom1982
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What do you reckon that was equivalent to? 3.0? 2.0? What’s the lowest people can actually go?
Lily123
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It depends on the make of the meter which numbers it reads as just LO. The meter I use which is an Accu-Chek Aviva Expert can read down to 0.6 I googled it
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2.8. And dire! Normally I start tripping over my words (and tripping over my feet if I’m out for a walk) but that time I was dropping really fast as I was exercising and I misjudged it. As well as the usual symptoms, I got green blotches in front of my eyes, with bits of vision missing. Once I'd treated it, I started to feel generally wiped out.
These days, because I have a Libre, I set the low alarm to around 5.5 if I'm exercising, so I get an alert when I’m starting to drop, in good time to stave off a hypo with a few jelly babies.
These days, because I have a Libre, I set the low alarm to around 5.5 if I'm exercising, so I get an alert when I’m starting to drop, in good time to stave off a hypo with a few jelly babies.
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I was going to say 2.7 but I just checked my records and it looks like I had a 2.2 in my first year.
Hypo symptoms vary between people but below 3 you definitely start to feel pretty bad. Heart pounds, you often go pale and break out in a cold sweat, your vision is often affected. Arms and legs tremble or go wobbly. Minor hypos, my peripheral vision often goes blurry but I have had a couple of bad ones where each time I blinked my vision didn't return for a brief period... probably less than half a second, but blinking and seeing black before you see the world in front of you every time you blink is weird and pretty disconcerting. Some people get the opposite of me and get flashing lights in their vision. Tingly lips and tongue and a feeling of isolation, like the world has retreated from you. It gets really hard to think straight and your brain can get stuck with doing a mundane task, even when you know you should be treating your hypo.... It's like you have blinkers on and all you can focus on is finishing the job you are doing. I appreciate that much of this may not apply to a child or may be hard to relate to if you haven't ever experienced a hypo yourself.
Essentially the body starts to shut down non vital functions to ensure that there is enough glucose to keep the brain and other vital organs alive and working. It also often triggers the release of adrenaline I believe.
I generally feel worse when I am recovering from a hypo than I do at the lowest point, but half an hour later I am usually fine now and I can often work or exercise through them once I have treated them but in the early days they really took it out of me. It is quite a scary experience.
Hypo symptoms vary between people but below 3 you definitely start to feel pretty bad. Heart pounds, you often go pale and break out in a cold sweat, your vision is often affected. Arms and legs tremble or go wobbly. Minor hypos, my peripheral vision often goes blurry but I have had a couple of bad ones where each time I blinked my vision didn't return for a brief period... probably less than half a second, but blinking and seeing black before you see the world in front of you every time you blink is weird and pretty disconcerting. Some people get the opposite of me and get flashing lights in their vision. Tingly lips and tongue and a feeling of isolation, like the world has retreated from you. It gets really hard to think straight and your brain can get stuck with doing a mundane task, even when you know you should be treating your hypo.... It's like you have blinkers on and all you can focus on is finishing the job you are doing. I appreciate that much of this may not apply to a child or may be hard to relate to if you haven't ever experienced a hypo yourself.
Essentially the body starts to shut down non vital functions to ensure that there is enough glucose to keep the brain and other vital organs alive and working. It also often triggers the release of adrenaline I believe.
I generally feel worse when I am recovering from a hypo than I do at the lowest point, but half an hour later I am usually fine now and I can often work or exercise through them once I have treated them but in the early days they really took it out of me. It is quite a scary experience.
nonethewiser
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Two lowest was 1.9 & low on bg meter, sure low means below 1.6 or something like that, survived both without assistance.
Inka
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People can go below 1 if their meter can read it. Hypos are usually mild but potentially very dangerous.
rebrascora
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Hope you never ever get to test that out!! 😱
Lily123
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I hope that never happens as well! Apparently the meter can read up to 33.3 as well! Both those numbers are very dramatic!
Tom1982
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I honestly can’t believe you say that about CGMs. Obviously not tried the Libre or Dexcom but this Medtrum one is a joke! It’s like it’s just guessing numbers. It doesn’t follow any pattern or work in any viable way. Really annoyed about the thing. Put right off at the moment.
Lucyr
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I’ve seen a 1.6 on my meter so lower than that, low 1s maybe. I was conscious but hugely struggled to move close enough to other people that I could get their attention to help me. I had carbs that i could drink myself but i needed them to open them, sit me down, and keep me calm. I’d liken it to having a huge shock where you are absolutely convinced you’re about to die, physically shaking, drenched in cold sweat, blurred vision, racing heart, etc.
Lucyr
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Oh I get pins and needles in my face with bad hypos too which is just completely bizarre.
My brain stops working but kicks into some sort of survival mode. I know I need sugar but can’t think straight. If I keep to a routine of what carbs I keep where for treating hypos with then I can successfully find them even with really low hypos. If I don’t have a routine that I can follow without thinking, then I can struggle and not choose the best treatments.
My brain stops working but kicks into some sort of survival mode. I know I need sugar but can’t think straight. If I keep to a routine of what carbs I keep where for treating hypos with then I can successfully find them even with really low hypos. If I don’t have a routine that I can follow without thinking, then I can struggle and not choose the best treatments.
Lowest I’ve had so far is 2.6 and that was not nice at all!
Felt like if I didn’t sit down within the next couple of seconds I was going to pass out!
So I dread to think how it feels when you get those LO readings (hopefully will never happen and wouldn’t wish it on anyone!)
Felt like if I didn’t sit down within the next couple of seconds I was going to pass out!
So I dread to think how it feels when you get those LO readings (hopefully will never happen and wouldn’t wish it on anyone!)
2.1 when I was in hospital just been diagnosed with type 1 the nurse didn't even say anything the just ran out the ward came back 2 mins later with 3 lift drinks told me to drink 2 and don't move her face was brilliant when she seen it pure look of terror
I was shaking and felt like I'd been ran over hahah
I was shaking and felt like I'd been ran over hahah
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