Guest guest Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Harry, I too have diabetic unawareness. I woke up one night about 1:00am. I went to the ladies room and thought, my BG was 92 when I went to bed and I ate a cookie. But something told me to do a BG. It was 40. I did another one and it was 42. so I scurried to the kitchen and drank a 4 oz. Bottle of juice and ate another cookie. I did not feel low at all. In the morning my BG was 92 again. I am trying to get a CMG, but MediCare will not pay for it and therefore my secondary insurance will not pay for it either. I'm really not sure what to do about this. Sure would hate to a pass out on the street with my dog, as a friend of mine did. As Medicare is not her primary insurance, she was able to get a CMG and it has saved her a number of times. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Harry Bates Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 10:26 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all. I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Harry, I too have diabetic unawareness. I woke up one night about 1:00am. I went to the ladies room and thought, my BG was 92 when I went to bed and I ate a cookie. But something told me to do a BG. It was 40. I did another one and it was 42. so I scurried to the kitchen and drank a 4 oz. Bottle of juice and ate another cookie. I did not feel low at all. In the morning my BG was 92 again. I am trying to get a CMG, but MediCare will not pay for it and therefore my secondary insurance will not pay for it either. I'm really not sure what to do about this. Sure would hate to a pass out on the street with my dog, as a friend of mine did. As Medicare is not her primary insurance, she was able to get a CMG and it has saved her a number of times. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Harry Bates Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 10:26 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all. I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Harry, I too have diabetic unawareness. I woke up one night about 1:00am. I went to the ladies room and thought, my BG was 92 when I went to bed and I ate a cookie. But something told me to do a BG. It was 40. I did another one and it was 42. so I scurried to the kitchen and drank a 4 oz. Bottle of juice and ate another cookie. I did not feel low at all. In the morning my BG was 92 again. I am trying to get a CMG, but MediCare will not pay for it and therefore my secondary insurance will not pay for it either. I'm really not sure what to do about this. Sure would hate to a pass out on the street with my dog, as a friend of mine did. As Medicare is not her primary insurance, she was able to get a CMG and it has saved her a number of times. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Harry Bates Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 10:26 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all. I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Pat, and Harry, If your body is used to low blood sugars, it won't " feel " them as easily. Perhaps one thing to do though is keep glucose handy all the time, including on your nightstand. I suspect if your bg gets below a certain number, say 30, or in the lower 20s, you'll feel it. I used to have many readings in the 30s, and sometimes in the 20s, and hardly noticed. Of course, there is a point where you might lapse into unconsciousness. I'm pretty sure the body will begin to draw glucose from organs to keep itself alive, but still, you don't want this to happen unless there's no other way to remain among the living! Dave " ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. " [ 16:33] low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all. I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Pat, and Harry, If your body is used to low blood sugars, it won't " feel " them as easily. Perhaps one thing to do though is keep glucose handy all the time, including on your nightstand. I suspect if your bg gets below a certain number, say 30, or in the lower 20s, you'll feel it. I used to have many readings in the 30s, and sometimes in the 20s, and hardly noticed. Of course, there is a point where you might lapse into unconsciousness. I'm pretty sure the body will begin to draw glucose from organs to keep itself alive, but still, you don't want this to happen unless there's no other way to remain among the living! Dave " ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. " [ 16:33] low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all. I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Pat, and Harry, If your body is used to low blood sugars, it won't " feel " them as easily. Perhaps one thing to do though is keep glucose handy all the time, including on your nightstand. I suspect if your bg gets below a certain number, say 30, or in the lower 20s, you'll feel it. I used to have many readings in the 30s, and sometimes in the 20s, and hardly noticed. Of course, there is a point where you might lapse into unconsciousness. I'm pretty sure the body will begin to draw glucose from organs to keep itself alive, but still, you don't want this to happen unless there's no other way to remain among the living! Dave " ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. " [ 16:33] low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all. I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 you can get a dog to help detect when you are going low. check it out it may save you a lot of grief. think they are in california. and booze is certainly not a wise move. karen low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all . I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 you can get a dog to help detect when you are going low. check it out it may save you a lot of grief. think they are in california. and booze is certainly not a wise move. karen low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all . I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 you can get a dog to help detect when you are going low. check it out it may save you a lot of grief. think they are in california. and booze is certainly not a wise move. karen low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all . I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 what is a c m g. karen low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all. I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 what is a c m g. karen low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all. I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 It's a continuous glucose monitor. It's a sensor you wear under the skin for a week and it records a glucose reading every minute, and then graphs them out so a doctor (or user) can spot trends. These aren't accessible, but CGMs can also be set to alarm when gluocse goes high or low. I get hypoglycemia unawareness if I lower my A1c too much (into the 6s) and have more than two or three lows a week. It's challenging because I would like to get my A1c into that range, but doing so it difficult without lows. Jen > > what is a c m g. karen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 It's a continuous glucose monitor. It's a sensor you wear under the skin for a week and it records a glucose reading every minute, and then graphs them out so a doctor (or user) can spot trends. These aren't accessible, but CGMs can also be set to alarm when gluocse goes high or low. I get hypoglycemia unawareness if I lower my A1c too much (into the 6s) and have more than two or three lows a week. It's challenging because I would like to get my A1c into that range, but doing so it difficult without lows. Jen > > what is a c m g. karen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 They are in N. CA and their website is: www.dog4diabetics.com <http://www.dog4diabetics.com/> or org. they are mostly giving dogs to diabetic children however. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 6:08 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: low glr unawareness you can get a dog to help detect when you are going low. check it out it may save you a lot of grief. think they are in california. and booze is certainly not a wise move. karen low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all . I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 They are in N. CA and their website is: www.dog4diabetics.com <http://www.dog4diabetics.com/> or org. they are mostly giving dogs to diabetic children however. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 6:08 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: low glr unawareness you can get a dog to help detect when you are going low. check it out it may save you a lot of grief. think they are in california. and booze is certainly not a wise move. karen low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all . I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 So true, Dave. I always keep glucose tabs by my bed, but I don't eat any unless I do a BG first. However, when I don't " feel " low, my non-working mind tells me there is no reason to do a BG. I'm lucky to have a husband who awakens easily and makes me do a BG. I know at least 2 people who died from hypoglycemia. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of dave Bond Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 2:38 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: low glr unawareness Pat, and Harry, If your body is used to low blood sugars, it won't " feel " them as easily. Perhaps one thing to do though is keep glucose handy all the time, including on your nightstand. I suspect if your bg gets below a certain number, say 30, or in the lower 20s, you'll feel it. I used to have many readings in the 30s, and sometimes in the 20s, and hardly noticed. Of course, there is a point where you might lapse into unconsciousness. I'm pretty sure the body will begin to draw glucose from organs to keep itself alive, but still, you don't want this to happen unless there's no other way to remain among the living! Dave " ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. " [ 16:33] low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all. I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 I check about 9 times a day. One of those times is in the middle of the night. I've done this for many years, and can say without reservation I haven't missed a check in the middle of the night for a very, very long time! This has a lot to do with needing to empty my bladder at some point. I haven't slept through the night in probably more than 15 years. I have slept to 5 or so a couple of times. Dave " ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. " [ 16:33] low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all. I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 I check about 9 times a day. One of those times is in the middle of the night. I've done this for many years, and can say without reservation I haven't missed a check in the middle of the night for a very, very long time! This has a lot to do with needing to empty my bladder at some point. I haven't slept through the night in probably more than 15 years. I have slept to 5 or so a couple of times. Dave " ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. " [ 16:33] low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all. I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 I check about 9 times a day. One of those times is in the middle of the night. I've done this for many years, and can say without reservation I haven't missed a check in the middle of the night for a very, very long time! This has a lot to do with needing to empty my bladder at some point. I haven't slept through the night in probably more than 15 years. I have slept to 5 or so a couple of times. Dave " ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. " [ 16:33] low glr unawareness Recent discovery, I am a type2 insulin dependent diabetic. I told you I would keep you up to date on how I am being treated by my indocrinologist, Dr. Welch. Using a CGM, continuous glucose monitor it was discovered. For a period of ten hours and 13 minutes I ran glr's well under 70, and I was completely unaware of this event. I was informed that my body has lost the ability to discern when I am having a low glr. This is the reason Dr. Welch emphasizes keeping me from having any low glr's at all. I am reluctantly trying to follow her directions, even though I still wonder about them. I have worked with seveeral MPD's in the past with some success, and I know about disassociative reactions and black out spells. Even though the psychiatrist I have worked with in the past are extremely reluctant to acknowledge a disorder that cannot be resolved with a drug, I believe MPD's do exist as I now believe that low glr unawareness does exists. After my first or second black out spell caused by excessive alcohol consumption many years ago, I set a definite limit to the number of alcoholic drinks I would consume at a single setting. As time went by the number of drinks have gradually decreased in number to now I only drink an occasional wine or at most a couple of beers each day, usually with meals. My last A1C was 5.8. I predict it will gradually rise as time goes on and as I follow the indocrinologist's recommendations. It's funny how life can sneak up on you. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Harry Promote class warfare vote Democrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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