How often should a diabetic on insulin expect to have a hypoglycemic episode?
February 14, 2010 by Diabetes and Blood Glucose Tips
Filed under Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia
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I have Type 2 and I take metformin (Glucophage) and glimepiride (Amaryl), in addition to 30 IU of 24-hour insulin (Lantus) and about 100 IU of rapid acting insulin (Humalog 2-3 hr) each day.
I have Type 2 and I take metformin (Glucophage) and glimepiride (Amaryl), in addition to 30 IU of 24-hour insulin (Lantus) and about 100 IU of rapid acting insulin (Humalog 2-3 hr) each day.
My blood glucose is not controlled really well. It skates along in the 150-200 mg/dL range.
If I am to get my blood glucose under control, how often can I expect to have a hypoglycemic episode?
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Diabetes Feedback: If you eat a protein snack mid morning, mid afternoon and before bed you should expect very few Hypoglycemic episodes. The protein snacks help to keep your blood sugar more level giving you better control.
Diabetes Feedback: If you get your glucose under control, you won’t have hypoglycemic episodes. That would not define control. As far adding as protein snacks, don’t do anything without your doctor’s knowledge and advice. Make sure your doctor is aware of your daily levels. Dosage adjusments may be in order.