when levels are low 70's treat ?
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when levels are low 70's treat ?
| Fri, 05-07-2004 - 9:36am |
I noticed last night when i got up i felt dizzy and just like crap my head was hurting also, i took my test i was at 74.I went to bed but still dizzy almost like the bed spins, than this morning i felt bad once again and this time my levels are 72. I just have that my sugars low feeling, would it hurt to try a glucose tablet just to bring it up a little

Julie,
Your doctor really needs to tell you how he wants you to handle this. I would think that you needed a measured amount of carbohydrate and some protein. I wouldn't use the glucose tab because it raises your blood sugar too quickly and allows it to fall quickly.
This is only my opinion and please ask your doctor. It really is his responsibility to tell you how he wants you to treat this. This is really no different than giving you a perscription for medications.
My one other caution is that I wonder if your doctor really wants you going to be with a blood sugar in the 70's. I personally would feel more comfortable if you reported that it was between 90 and 100. You see even in cyber space we can worry!
So please let us know what you doctor suggests.
Mary Frances
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Co-Cl Diabetes Board
Lynn
I have been lurking on this board for awhile. Hope you don't mind if I jump in.
I have hypoglycemia.
When you described your meal, and the way you felt the next morning, I can just share what makes a difference for me.
I can't have corn very often. Porkchops and green beans, maybe a salad with some olive oil type of dressing helps me and a tiny bit of brown rice (just a slight difference from your meal) Then some almonds or string cheese before bed with water help to keep my levels steady. I know this has really eliminated my headaches.
It has taken me a long time to discover what really works for me. I also have some food allergies.
Corn, just spikes my sugar a bit too much.
Just some thoughts to share. Hope you don't mind my barging in.
Rose
It has taken me along time to find the things that work with
Rose,
You didn't barge in and you are welcome here. Please join our conversation. Your insights are valuable also.
Have a great weekend.
Mary Frances
cl-maryfrances40
Co-Cl Diabetes Board