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@cehunt57

Welcome to @shmerdloff and @broach188 . @fpc3 poses an interesting discussion regarding experiencing low blood sugar symptoms when testing shows that blood sugar is “normal”. After 50ish years of insulin dependent diabetes I can relate. Sometimes this can happen because you are “normal” hungry, thirsty or tired and just need a snack, something to drink or a little break to rest. Unfortunately, sometimes it is blood sugar trending down and the testing hasn’t gotten the memo yet but your symptoms already know. I like to err on the side of caution. I was taught to test, consume about 15 grams of carbohydrate, wait 15 minutes and repeat. I like to use 1/2 - 1 cup of fruit juice (depending on the nutrition label). It is quickly absorbed and the small amount won’t completely spike your blood sugar if the incident turns out to be a false alarm. The waiting 15 minutes can be hard, but think of it as the useful resting part. This technique can also help prevent the possibility of overtreating a low. I’ve been there too, in a panic eating &/or drinking everything in sight. That can lead to a wretched ping pong or roller coaster experience and you don’t want to go there. It can be a cycle that is hard to break free from. Last but not least, discuss these episodes with your provider at your next follow up. It might be as simple as a medication dose, testing, diet …. Adjustment. Sounds “simple” right?

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Thank you, Cheryl. Your points make a lot of sense. I’ll keep them in mind. These episodes are very annoying because there is absolutely no pattern to them and they so closely mimic a sugar low.