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Treat a Hypo

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Dextrose tablets, but assuming you haven't got those, full sugar soft drinks are pretty fast acting.
 
That depends on what caused the hypo and how many biscuits we're talking about. Have you not been given any advice on treating a hypo by your diabetes team?
It's not unusual to over treat a hypo because we don't always think straight or have a lot of willpower in that situation, especially if the hypo treatment isn't really fast enough.
How are your levels now?
 
No, so just amwaif 15 mins then test again. but biscuits are not a good hypo treatment. Next time you need something like fruit juice, fizzy drink, jelly babies, etc. Eat these, wait 15 mins then test again. At this time of night, I would follow with a slower acting carb, like a biscuit or a piece of toast to ensure I didn't go low over night.
 
CraigLucywebb said:
If i have raided the biscuits do i inject
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For a couple of biscuits, I'd say not, but if you got the full on munchies (as we often do when hypo) and ate half the packet, then yes you probably do need to inject for some of the excess!
 
I usually drink a small carton of orange juice or have a mini packet of haribos.
 
If im being honest ive been a type 1 3weeks now and had no advice off the team not even a meeting with them. They gave me my insulin and basically said do your stuff. My levels are now 5.5 had 5 biscuits.
 
CraigLucywebb said:
If im being honest ive been a type 1 3weeks now and had no advice off the team not even a meeting with them. They gave me my insulin and basically said do your stuff. My levels are now 5.5 had 5 biscuits.
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I think you should get in touch with them fairly pronto. It sounds as if they need to give you some very crucial advice.
I wouldn't inject anything at this stage but keep monitoring levels, but you really should have had this explained to you. 5.5 is a pretty perfect number, but your hypo might not be finished yet, and conversely the biscuits might not be fully digested. The safest thing would be not to inject if in any doubt.
 
CraigLucywebb said:
Crucial advice im worried now! Please explain.to me as its all new.
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Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you, it's just that you should have been told how to treat a hypo. The usual advice, as others have said, is to eat or drink approximately 15g of fast acting carbs, then test after 15 minutes to check and if still low, eat some more. Fast acting carb means glucose ideally, which is why I use Dextrosol tablets, which they sell in most chemists. Other options are sugary drinks or even fruit juice, or some people use jelly beans or jelly babies. You did right by eating something sweet, it's just that biscuits contain fat which slows down the absorption of the glucose, but they're better than nothing if you have nothing else to hand.
 
Radders said:
Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you, it's just that you should have been told how to treat a hypo. The usual advice, as others have said, is to eat or drink approximately 15g of fast acting carbs, then test after 15 minutes to check and if still low, eat some more. Fast acting carb means glucose ideally, which is why I use Dextrosol tablets, which they sell in most chemists. Other options are sugary drinks or even fruit juice, or some people use jelly beans or jelly babies. You did right by eating something sweet, it's just that biscuits contain fat which slows down the absorption of the glucose, but they're better than nothing if you have nothing else to hand.
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I see what you mean ive been doing excellent with readings but i alway have eaten b4 bed. Thanks for the info. Ive spiked this morning 13.8 gutted im to blame. Coffee no breakkie for me.
 
CraigLucywebb said:
I see what you mean ive been doing excellent with readings but i alway have eaten b4 bed. Thanks for the info. Ive spiked this morning 13.8 gutted im to blame. Coffee no breakkie for me.
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Don't worry about the rise this morning it is common to have a rebound high following a hypo.
 
Hello
I always have a pot of glucose powder at home or work and I have about a level dessert spoon's worth. Then leave it for about 5-10 mins and back it up with a digestive or oat biscuit or two (depending on how active I am)
 
Wow, Gary, you must have good coordination! I hate to think of the mess I would make if you let me loose with glucose powder when hypo!

Don't forget always to carry a portable hypo treatment with you as well CraigLucy. I must have a packet of Dextrosol in every handbag, rucksack and every coat pocket I own!
 
If I'm at home I have a swig of fruit juice then test after 15 minutes and repeat if necessary, and a pack upstairs as I might not be safe on the stairs when waking in a hypo.
I have at least 1 full pack of dextrose energy tablets in my meter kit which goes with me even if I'm nipping down to the corner shop . If you drive keep something in the car too.
It's easy to over treat a hypo especially when you feel you could eat a horse.
 
CraigLucywebb said:
Whats better low 4s or high numbers 9-10-11s
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what do you mean as in better, it's better to be in the 4's than 9,10 or 11, what is your range meant to be at the moment x
 
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