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star32

Joined: 09-Jun-2007
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 09:26 pm Post topic: Sudden drops of blood sugar
I’ve had type-1 diabetes since I was a young child and it has been mostly under control. I know have a very stressful job in the finance business now am taking shots of Humulin. During the last year my blood sugar dropped so fast, my co-workers had to call paramedics. Generally I am healthy, but these rapid drips in sugar levels are really scary to me. What can I do?
Tags: low-blood-sugar , Humulin , Type-1-Diabetes

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RavenCares

Joined: 25-Jul-2007
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:35 pm Post topic: Sudden drops of blood sugar
I would strongly advise you to talk with your physician. It sounds like maybe your diabetes medications need to be adjusted. A friend of mine who has Type I diabetes, and is considered a brittle diabetic, has been able to control it much better since she started wearing an insulin pump.

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Sierra

Joined: 12-Aug-2007
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Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 02:05 am Post topic: Sudden drops of blood sugar
One of my friends also has Type-I diabetes. Whenever she is in a stressful situation, it seems harder for her to control her glucose levels. One thing that has really helped her out the past year or so is meditation. You might consider deep-relaxation techniques, too. It won't hurt!

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fancy45

Joined: 11-Aug-2007
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:22 pm Post topic: Sudden drops of blood sugar
I agree - you should get your medication levels checked out. Too many times, doctors continue to prescribe medications without talking to the patient about how they are actually feeling. To be fair, it's not the doctor's fault really, because they rarely have personal relationships with patients that would allow them to notice when a drug is not working or is having a negative effect. Meditation wouldn't hurt either!

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Cheerful

Joined: 14-Aug-2007
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Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 03:37 am Post topic: Sudden drops of blood sugar
Is there a way to keep a constant eye on blood sugar levels or is the prick the finger thing always necessary? I was watching Panic Room the other day (yes, I know it's just a movie) and the daughter had a wrist band on that constantly monitored her blood sugar level. Does anyone know if they really make these??? If so, I'd love to get one for my sister-in-law.

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Revy Rev.

Joined: 05-Sep-2007
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Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 09:19 am Post topic: Sudden drops of blood sugar
I dont know about the wrist band monitor but the insulin pumps now can actually give you the readings without the fingersticks. They are even slimmer and very easy to conceal unlike the ones i had 5 years ago..i hope that helps

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