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Originally Posted by airtas  The main thing I want to figure out is lets say I am at 45 and having a low, if I eat 10 carbs how long until all those 10 carbs are used because I want to determine the best amount of carbs to treat a low. |
If you are using glucose tablets or any pure glucose, you should begin to see a difference within about 20 minutes. Other carbs may take somewhat longer. The glucose action should be done within 1 to 2 hours.
You can test this hypothesis by doing a BG test every 20 minutes after you ingest the carbohydrate. Then calculate the difference between your starting BG and peak BG, divide by the number of carbs you ate and you will have your carb factor determined. Do this a few times and you will develop a good range. For me, 1 gram of carb increases BG between 6 and 10 points. For a low of 45 I would start with 1 4-gram glucose tablet and expect to increase to 69 to 85 within about an hour.
Jen
