Hypos and Exercise
Exercise is a crucial part of managing diabetes. It can help you: Diabetes and exercise can be tricky, especially when it comes to managing blood BGLs. Keep track of your BGLs before, during, and after exercise to see how your body reacts and avoid harmful fluctuations. By understanding your body’s response and following these tips, […]
Hypos and Alcohol
Most people with diabetes can safely enjoy small amounts of alcohol, however depending on the amount consumed, alcohol consumption can lead to both high and low blood glucose levels (BGLs). It’s important to be aware of these risks and how to manage them, particularly if you take insulin or Sulphonylureas (e.g. Gliclazide, Glipizide). Risks of […]
Hypoglycaemia
Otherwise known as a hypo, low blood glucose, low blood sugar Who is at Risk? Everyone with type 1 diabetes, and those with type 2 diabetes who require insulin or Sulphonylureas (e.g. Gliclazide, Glipizide) to manage their diabetes. What is a Hypo? A hypo is defined as a blood glucose level (BGL) below 4mmol. Some […]
Driving, Diabetes and Hypos
Hypos and Driving: Driving requires concentration, quick reaction time, visual clarity and sound judgement. For people using insulin, hypoglycaemia can impair all these functions. Australian guidelines recommend that people requiring insulin or sulphonylurea medication (e.g. Gliclazide or Glipizide) to manage their diabetes, should not drive if their blood glucose level (BGL) is under 5.0 mmol/L. […]