Re: Still confused about the frosting question

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I alway keep lifesavers in my purse. I also keep them in my car. My

nutrionist told me they are great for Hypos because the sugar hits your system

quickly. She told me to take 4 of them. To me, it is a treat to have them

since I

don't eat much other candy. Hopefully, this helps.

[Guest guest]

> am a type 1 diabetic, and sometimes my BGs drop low fast.  I do not like

> using those

> tablets as they are waaay to dry and make me gag and I can't get them down. 

> I

> usually drink juice, but I was looking for an alternative to carry around

> with me and

> this seemed like a good idea as it could be small and concentrated.

>

>

I recently got some tabs from walmart, i think they were called " redi tab "

very cheap and works very well. Came in assorted flavors (grape, fruit punch and

orange) dissolved very quickly aqnd tasted like koolaid, much MUCH better

than those horrid BD ones!

-Ellen

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

[Guest guest]

> I carry a bag of M&Ms around with me. That way I can feed the low

> sugar problem without over doing it. It takes a little practice

> getting the right amount correct but it works well for me.

>

Actually, any type of candy with fat in it (snickers, m&Ms, etc) is bad for

treating hypos. The sugar is slowed down by the fat and will not absorb as fast

which is dangerous, and you may end up having to use more to treat the candy

thus adding fat/calories to your diet. There are many alterntives for treating

hypos. Fruit Juice (orange, grape, cranberry, pineapple, apple etc),

gatorade, half a sugar soda, hard candy (peppermints, lifesavers etc), frosting

tubes,

packets of sugar or sugar cubes. Basically you are looking for straight

sugar, no fat so your body will absorb it quickly. Personally I feel less ill

after

the hypo when I use glucose tabs, those now come in many flavors like grape,

rasberry, orange etc.. Also keeping peanut butter/cheese crackers around, or

nuts are great for a little snack when you are getting low but not actually

getting hypo, or I use those kinds of snacks preworkout.

-Ellen

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma