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10/29/08 03:24 PM

"Is it possible to have 3 hypoglicemic status during a night?"
Asked By: col2007dfo  
Category: Type 1

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I have had type 1 diabetes during the last 34 years and my doctor said that I have asimtomatic hypos which it doesnīt allow to be alert on this issue. Last night I didnīt awake on time and my mother found me with convulsions. However I can remember that I tryed to get some food early in the morning and also I rember that I tryed to wake up on time but I couldnīt make those things and both of those occurred separately.

Expert Answers (1)

10/30/08 11:05 PM

Hello, You are very fortunate to have someone to check on you. Several low blood sugar events during the night is a major concern, especially when you do not wake up to seek treatment. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can be the result of too much insulin, not enough food, increased physical activity, or any combination of these causes. Talk with your doctor about your "hypos." Your diabetes care plan may need to be reviewed. It may be time to revise your meal plan so that your carbohydrate food intakes are better distributed throughout the day. Any changes in your physical activity level? Do you need to update your blood glucose meter? Or, adjust the dosage of insulin? Are you checking your blood sugar regularly? And, preventing or treating the hypos appropriately? Regular adjustments to meal plan, exercise, and insulin dosages are necessary as diabetes progresses. Blood glucose meters do get worn out and need to be replaced. A bedtime snack might be required if your blood sugar goes below a certain target level. Your doctor or diabetes educator can help you establish target blood sugar levels during different times of the day and night. You may consider setting your alarm clock or several alarm clocks to wake up during the middle of the night to check your blood sugar. This way, you can prevent, and if necessary, treat any future hypos. Take care.
Answered By: Liz Quintana
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Community Answers (2)

11/18/08 08:52 AM

Your bodies warning signs tend to be less acute the longer you have our type I diabetes. While sleeping if you get low BS levels you may sleep and not wake up. After so long you will suffer from convulsions or also chills. It is possible for you to have maybe injected yourself with the wrong insulin? I have done that before. You inject the large dosage of a fast acting insulin accidentally instead of the slow acting..and WHAM. You have a mother of all reactions and it won't stop. It knocks you down and out for hours. Don't worry, if you go down from low sugar, your liver should kick in sugar later to help you. If you do not recover there may be aother issues at hand here.
Answered By: insulin joe
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10/31/08 01:02 PM

Hi... I've been a diabetic for 30+ years.. All was good until I developed Hypothyroid which causes unexpected low blood sugars, very suddenly... I was finally diagnosed with it after 3 years of having symptoms, including insulin reactions and many shocks... I often had 4 and 5 shocks in one day, even though 30 minutes before a shock I could be a 190 blood sugar.. Even with being on medication for the hypothyroid I can still have frequent insulin shocks.. You might concider going on an Insulin Pump... It is not as bad as many people think, and it helps tramendously... I haven't even went into a shock for the past year because of the pump.. Also, tell your parents that most insurance companies do pay for the pump and supplies... Hope you read this and Please Take Care Of Yourself!!! Blessings, *~~~Jules~~~*
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