[Josselyn]

I'm a Type 2 on 1000 mg of Metformin per day...fortunately/unfortunately, I never get low enough to worry about it.

However, since we're daydreaming here, I miss Coca Cola terribly...and grape juice...and will accept no substitute. I bite the bullet on that one. But that might have been my choice with a low...

[Subby]

Originally Posted by Josselyn

I'm a Type 2 on 1000 mg of Metformin per day...fortunately/unfortunately, I never get low enough to worry about it.

I'd be emphasising the "fortunate" aspect. Treating lows usually means being very strict and controlled, in very small portions. The mind is flailing - either the last thing on my mind is food - or if it is, it's an unreasonable, manic desire to eat the worst things or eat everything, as your central nervous system starts shutting down and is getting desperate for survival. I say "usually" strict and small, because that's how many people find that the fastest carbs rise their BGs - in very small amounts. Yes, people do use it as an excuse to have a binge of "forbidden things" - but may one day discover this just plain does not work for glycemic control. Chances are if they are problem foods for them (addictive) they are not stopping at the required amount - or are, and are actually just torturing themselves with reawakening rampant cravings.

Do you really think you could take 3 or 4 mouthfuls of Coke and be satisfied? Would the re-emerged cravings be worth it?

[rak1978]

Normally, I eat 1-3 glucose tablets and then a well balanced snack if needed.
HOWEVER, the best "treatment" I ever enjoyed for a low was when I first started my "d" journey. It was a perfect slice of homemade fudgy chocolate/chocolate chip cake.

[musique913]

Had a low today and I just ate some cherry tomatoes and some cheese..lol.

I was fine. I can't go into the bad food or too much sugar, my fragile good numbers are too important! I'm back up to 86 now though.

[matingara]

i find the perfect antidote to a low is a tootsie roll pop!

today after some gardening i hit 45 (2.5) and i knew i was getting low.

15 minutes and one tootsie roll pop later i was a lovely high 81!!!



-- Joel.

[ShottleBop]

Originally Posted by Josselyn

I'm a Type 2 on 1000 mg of Metformin per day...fortunately/unfortunately, I never get low enough to worry about it.

However, since we're daydreaming here, I miss Coca Cola terribly...and grape juice...and will accept no substitute. I bite the bullet on that one. But that might have been my choice with a low...

Pshaw, I drink grape juice almost every night.



(Of course, it's fermented . . . )

[dbaratta]

Originally Posted by Uelrindru

Since I got diagnosed I have been dropping weight like it's my job, as a result my BS has been much easier to control and I've started to get lows a lot more often. I always use them to eat things I wouldn't normally be able to eat like donuts and milk chocolate. How do you guys take advatage of your lows?

Lows are not something you want to "take advantage" of, they are dangerous, or they can be. Lows are something you don't want so just do what you need to remain in normal range. (my opinion)

When I go low I drink juice or milk if it is available, I steer clear of sugar.

[e||ement]

oooh if i'm in the 2s, i eat glucose tabs which i find to be gross but they do the trick nicely.

if i'm in the 3s...then i'll usually have something like a cracker with honey, or a few sip of juice, or a couple of skittles.

the hard part IS knowing when to stop though...especially if you get the hypo munchies like me.

[Subby]

Contrary to logic perhaps, the best thing I find to have around apart from the obligatory source of fast but not too exciting or craving inducing carbs, is a good supply of enjoyable snacking non-carbs, for the very reason of placating my hypo hunger, without lining up a major hyperglycemic episode.

Sometimes, especially if one is on insulin, you might have a very strong hypo and the need to eat is exceptionally strong, and the usual restraint easily goes out the door. An example might be absentmindedly bolusing twice, something I'm sure I've done a couple of times over the years. If during a low, a compulsion to eat a decent amount of fast carbs hunts me down like a wild bear, I generally listen to this and allow it to happen - I'd rather go high later than unconscious now. Still, it's something to be honest with yourself about, have the finger on the pulse as to whether you are really facing a precipice of trouble that calls for emergency "stuffing", or not. I have to say the pump reduced those nasty hypos by about 80%, for me.

[networkguy]

Originally Posted by dbaratta

Lows are not something you want to "take advantage" of, they are dangerous, or they can be. Lows are something you don't want so just do what you need to remain in normal range. (my opinion)

When I go low I drink juice or milk if it is available, I steer clear of sugar.

Yep! Lows can kill you now, highs can kill you later

Lows piss me off truth be told. IMHO its carbs I really didnt plan on eating. But I use OJ or soda for mine.

[TommyC1]

Originally Posted by dbaratta

Lows are not something you want to "take advantage" of, they are dangerous, or they can be. Lows are something you don't want so just do what you need to remain in normal range. (my opinion)

When I go low I drink juice or milk if it is available, I steer clear of sugar.

Yes but at least for me, lows happen. They are a fact of life.
My problem quite often is not eating too much and running high as a result. So I prefer to eat one thing with a known carb count.
For me that quite often turns out to be a Hershy bar with almonds because, they stock them in the candy machine near my shop, they are 21 grams of carbs (raise me roughly 80 points), and to the OP's question they're YUMMY!
Yeah, my puritan ancestors would be shocked. Pity for them.