Im A Type 1 Diabetic And My Glucose Level Is

Posted on Sun, 7 Apr 2019

Question: Im a type 1 diabetic and my glucose level is dropping without me using my insulin. Started last night and is still happening. I have injected only 8 units since yesterday it's gone as low as 92 . I have been drinking juice to keep it from going to low. It's made me scared cause I don't know what to do and I take care of my elderly mom

Answered by Dr. Dr. (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Check for hypoglycemia symptoms and adjust dose as per sugar level.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I can understand your concern. Please let me what is your daily insulin dose and frequency? Fasting Blood sugar 92 is quiet normal.

Kindly check blood sugar level before every insulin dose. Take insulin dose just before 10-15 mins before breakfast or food. Take balanced breakfast and food. In case of decreased appetite due to ill health, you have to adjust the dose.

Always watch for hypoglycemia symptoms like sweating, dizziness, shakiness in body, weakness, palpitations. At that time you can take 1 to 2 teaspoon sugar. So always carry sugar pouches with you.

If still sugar levels going to drop, you have to reduce daily dose after endocrinologist consultation. As your daily dose requirement is reduced. you have to adjust the insulin dose according to your diet and health. Don't do any vigorous activity or exercise.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thank you.

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Family and general physician.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj