Reg
DAFNE Graduate
Bromley Healthcare CIC
12 posts
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Are Dextro any better than say Lift fast acting glucose chews when at risk of a Hypo?
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Warwick
DAFNE Graduate
Diabetes Australia-Vic, Melbourne, Victoria
423 posts
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We can all respond differently, so it would probably be worth treating a few hypos with one, and then a few hypos with the other and seeing if you notice any difference between the two for you personally.
For myself, something liquid like juice or soft drink tends to act fastest, but most of the time I use jelly beans as those are sufficient. I have used Dextro in the past, but jelly beans tend to be much cheaper for much the same BG rise response so I stick with those. I'm not familiar with Lift chews.
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BillyH
NHS Ayrshire and Arran
3 posts
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I use three means to dealing with hypos. The first is Rapilose gel for a rapid and excessive drop in glucose levels. These are prescribed by my GP. The second is Dextro tablets which I use if I notice a hypo approaching or my G6 warns me of approaching imminent low. The final is flapjack bars which I use if I am going to undertake an activity such as gardening that might lead to a hypo. If my BG is around 5.8 upwards and I have to do something strenuous I will judge how long it will take and vary the size of flapjack accordingly but never more than 50g at any one time. I find using different means allows me to deal with the hypo, or potential hypo, in a way that allows me to continue my activities safely and I don't have to worry about overtreating.
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