# \#hypoglycemia **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/hypoglycemia/48.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [Incredible delays in impact from insulin and sometimes from eating](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/incredible-delays-in-impact-from-insulin-and-sometimes-from-eating/16337)
**Author:** [@samulli99](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/samulli99)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/incredible-delays-in-impact-from-insulin-and-sometimes-from-eating/16337 "2026-09-01T14:36:20Z")
I’ve completely lost control of my sugars the last two weeks, 3 different pod sites since I started noting that and it just seems like there’s backup of insulin being processed or extreme delay or something I can’t imagi… --- ## [First time experience with Omnipod 5 - Advice?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-experience-with-omnipod-5-advice/16119)
**Author:** [@James.J.Igoe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/James.J.Igoe)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-experience-with-omnipod-5-advice/16119 "2026-07-29T21:00:10Z")
The first day was yesterday and seemed great, but while sleeping, my blood sugar dropped below 55. Little helped, so I ate too much sugar, and then corrected the defaults for my bolus and correction. That worked, and I w… --- ## [Sure, that's a "steady" trendline](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sure-thats-a-steady-trendline/15339)
**Author:** [@RachelMaraii](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RachelMaraii)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sure-thats-a-steady-trendline/15339 "2025-07-15T22:29:16Z")
I’m unreasonably annoyed by this trendline today. The t:slim showed this as a “steady arrow.” Control IQ even turned off my basal, but somehow it’s still “steady”? :sweat\_smile: The Dexcom G7 app was better, at least… --- ## [New study opportunity](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-study-opportunity/15066)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-study-opportunity/15066 "2025-01-07T21:12:23Z")
--- ## [Glucagon expiration](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucagon-expiration/14832)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 5:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucagon-expiration/14832 "2024-08-18T05:48:04Z")
Some info on glucagon expiration… I have tested the old red Lilly glucagon kits. The old ones that you needed to mix. (They are now made by a different company, but still available as a generic.). Those never expire (… --- ## [New study recruiting participants](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-study-recruiting-participants/14799)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-study-recruiting-participants/14799 "2024-07-23T16:44:25Z")
--- ## [T1D Exchange/Registry article on Hypoglycemia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-exchange-registry-article-on-hypoglycemia/14630)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/t1d-exchange-registry-article-on-hypoglycemia/14630 "2024-05-08T21:58:05Z")
Here’s a link to the summary instead: --- ## [Insulin pump recommendation?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-recommendation/14608)
**Author:** [@frostydankbud](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/frostydankbud)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-recommendation/14608 "2024-05-01T16:23:35Z")
Hello to whoever is reading. I just joined the community for support and answers that I can’t seem to find anywhere else. I was diagnosed about two years ago with a A1C of 14.2 on 3/13/22. With the help of Toujeo and Hum… --- ## [Rage eating](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rage-eating/14537)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rage-eating/14537 "2024-04-05T13:18:14Z")
This is a busy week for me as a Catholic deacon, Holy Week. I also teach 7th/8th grade kids on Wednesday night. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening meal times are disrupted. Last night on my way home I saw m… --- ## [(another) Exercise question, I wonder if others have similar issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-exercise-question-i-wonder-if-others-have-similar-issues/14494)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-exercise-question-i-wonder-if-others-have-similar-issues/14494 "2024-03-19T19:28:09Z")
Hi All, So I’ve been exercising for many years but lately have increased the cardio significantly over the last few months particularly in the late mornings. I’m curious if anyone else has had repeated low blood sugars… --- ## [Homemade glucose gel or tablets](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/homemade-glucose-gel-or-tablets/1664)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/homemade-glucose-gel-or-tablets/1664 "2024-02-02T00:42:34Z")
The Dex4 tablets and gels are super expensive. We don’t have any cheap versions in Canada. I was in the US a few weeks ago and picked up some of the Walgreens ones, but they didn’t seem any cheaper and I was disappointed… --- ## [Please help! Just screwed up cake bolus - crappy math](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-help-just-screwed-up-cake-bolus-crappy-math/13821)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-help-just-screwed-up-cake-bolus-crappy-math/13821 "2023-12-06T21:48:56Z")
Hi everyone. I decided to be bold and even picked a 248 Gram size of Of my triple layer, key lime cake to try for breakfast this morning. I played with the number so much and combining the different temps. I received th… --- ## [Levemir split dose peak](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/levemir-split-dose-peak/10666)
**Author:** [@SBee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SBee)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/levemir-split-dose-peak/10666 "2023-12-01T18:25:13Z")
Firstly, apologies if this doesn’t make sense, I’m really foggy after a 3am hypo! I’ve been having a number of those around the 3-4am mark. I know that it means that I have too much IOB, and especially since they are de… --- ## [Multiple hypos overnight even with Basal suspended by pump most of the night -why and what to do?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-hypos-overnight-even-with-basal-suspended-by-pump-most-of-the-night-why-and-what-to-do/14161)
**Author:** [@Rasheedacoo](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Rasheedacoo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-hypos-overnight-even-with-basal-suspended-by-pump-most-of-the-night-why-and-what-to-do/14161 "2023-10-04T00:21:36Z")
Hi, I’m hoping the brains trust here can help me. I have been a T1 for for over 25 years. I started on Tandem x2 a year ago, and have found Control IQ works really well. I am used to having hypos but these have lessened… --- ## [Glucose tab shortage?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-tab-shortage/13238)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/glucose-tab-shortage/13238 "2022-12-10T16:33:37Z")
I have been to WalMart almost weekly for several weeks and the Relion GTabs are always out of stock!! These are the most palatable to me and I prefer them to juice or Smarties when I am trending low. (I remember @Eric’s … --- ## [Updates on D tech from ATTD conference](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/updates-on-d-tech-from-attd-conference/12659)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/updates-on-d-tech-from-attd-conference/12659 "2022-04-29T21:16:26Z")
--- ## [How do Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia FEEL?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-hypoglycemia-and-hyperglycemia-feel/1187)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-hypoglycemia-and-hyperglycemia-feel/1187 "2022-01-22T19:03:44Z")
As a non-diabetic, I don’t know the answer to this but I’d love to know. I’ve often wondered how your body, brain, etc., “feel” as you are experiencing either a hypo, or a hyperglycemic episode. I ask because I’d love … --- ## [Microdosing Gvoke rocks!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/microdosing-gvoke-rocks/12208)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2022, 3:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/microdosing-gvoke-rocks/12208 "2022-01-02T03:14:22Z")
I went rapidly low about 2 a.m., waking up at 76 on my CGM with that “thumpy” heartbeat feeling. I shoved in glucose tabs until I just couldn’t because I rapidly became nauseous. My blood sugar continued to drop (CGM 52 … --- ## [Temperature sensitivity](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/temperature-sensitivity/11577)
**Author:** [@SBee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SBee)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/temperature-sensitivity/11577 "2021-10-12T20:22:27Z")
I’m curious how others are when seasons change. The past couple of years, I have had to adjust things dramatically with temperature changes. Here in Australia, I believe (as do many indigenous people) that we have more t… --- ## [Weird low, weird high](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/weird-low-weird-high/11876)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/weird-low-weird-high/11876 "2021-10-01T01:34:49Z")
I finally gave up on my new Dexcom sensor after less than 24 hours (bled on insertion, readings totally erratic, yes, Dexcom is replacing it). While the new sensor was warming up, I did a couple of fingersticks…and total… --- ## [Freesyle libre 2 and XDrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freesyle-libre-2-and-xdrip/8417)
**Author:** [@drgymnast](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drgymnast)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freesyle-libre-2-and-xdrip/8417 "2021-08-18T10:16:21Z")
Hi I have a question regarding freestyle libre2 and XDrip, is it compatible with the xDrip --- ## [Post-Exercise Question, Noooo Sleeeep (in case it makes it more clickbaity)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-exercise-question-noooo-sleeeep-in-case-it-makes-it-more-clickbaity/11583)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/post-exercise-question-noooo-sleeeep-in-case-it-makes-it-more-clickbaity/11583 "2021-07-12T18:03:53Z")
Hi All, Was wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience and some advice… On Friday I decided to go for a 30 minute bike ride at 3:30 pm, half of which was uphill. I generally exercise earlier in the day (in … --- ## [Late night lows are become sleep deprivation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/late-night-lows-are-become-sleep-deprivation/11497)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/late-night-lows-are-become-sleep-deprivation/11497 "2021-06-23T18:53:19Z")
So a little about me first. I’m 33, currently on Lantus 20u at 10pm. My Endo has told me the lowest I should go is 18u and I’m probably going to dose that tonight. However, since starting my Dexcom journey I have noticed… --- ## [Crazy sugar reading while flying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-sugar-reading-while-flying/11493)
**Author:** [@cindy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cindy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-sugar-reading-while-flying/11493 "2021-06-21T13:08:45Z")
I just returned from vacation. My first flight was under 2 hours. I ate and took insulin a couple of hours before my flight. 5 hours later (no longer any insulin on board) while starting to descend to my layover my su… --- ## [Another easy-to-use glucagon product soon available](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-easy-to-use-glucagon-product-soon-available/11161)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 6:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/another-easy-to-use-glucagon-product-soon-available/11161 "2021-03-31T06:17:46Z")
--- ## [How weird is that?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-weird-is-that/10948)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-weird-is-that/10948 "2021-02-19T21:55:10Z")
Yesterday I had 2 ghost lows in 4 hours! What’s up with that? :scream\_cat: The first time I am actually sipping coffee and nibbling a donut because the CGM show me trending down into the 70s. I realize that I am startin… --- ## [Dexcom G6 Sensor Error how long do you wait before calling?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensor-error-how-long-do-you-wait-before-calling/10131)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensor-error-how-long-do-you-wait-before-calling/10131 "2021-02-16T14:43:19Z")
How long do you wait before calling Dexcom when you get a Sensort Error? The Dexcom app says, “Temporary issue. Wat up to 3 hours.” If you tap Help, it says contact support for more than 3 hours of Sensor Error. That’s… --- ## [A book for kids on recognizing hypos](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-book-for-kids-on-recognizing-hypos/10803)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-book-for-kids-on-recognizing-hypos/10803 "2021-01-25T18:04:34Z")
--- ## [Frustrated with HCP's](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrated-with-hcps/10466)
**Author:** [@SBee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SBee)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frustrated-with-hcps/10466 "2020-11-18T04:26:04Z")
So, I went back to see the diabetes educator after having the g5 for the first 2 weeks, and I got really frustrated with being told that on 2 weeks of data, I should be increasing my night time Levemir when it generally … --- ## [What is it about Wal-Mart?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-it-about-wal-mart/10425)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-it-about-wal-mart/10425 "2020-11-15T21:30:39Z")
So I ate extra carbs before I left the house, had planned my route for the shortest path through the store, slowed my pace…and got my first low alert (set at 100, for Pete’s sake, just for this trip). I reset my alert t… [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/hypoglycemia/48.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=hypoglycemia)