[Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

[jamielgurganus at gmail.com]

Melanie,

I don't have the glucagon kit, since it costs a fortune with my insurance.  In the 50 years that I have been a diabetic, I have never used or had anyone use it on me.  I was not going to spend over $200 on something that might not ever be used before it expired in one year.  I keep juice boxes, glucose tablets and a carb like graham crackers in my nightstand, in the cubby by the couch, in my purse, etc.  I don't need to drink cold juice!  I have these little 4 ounce juice boxes that have orange juice, apple juice, berry and fruit punch in them.  They are the perfect size, since more than 4 ounces for me causes a very high rebound high.

				Jamie


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Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:58 PM
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Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

I use the G6 as well. I have a history of dangerous lows, so I have my low alert set at 85. I keep the volume on the phone at Max and drink juice or have a snack at 85 because my BG drops very rapidly.
Has anyone ever given themselves a Glucagon injection? I have once when I was out of juice, and it wasn’t easy. I now have the GVoke hypo pen.
Melanie

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> On Feb 22, 2021, at 4:46 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
> That really gives me time to react early. 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
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> Cc: Katie Keim
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> Hi Joyce,
> 
> 
> 
> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
> 
> 
> 
> Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level on 
> your Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
> This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.
> 
> 
> 
> From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and 
> there are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set 
> to 55 and is quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming 
> unconscious before you can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and G6 
> have this option through your smart phone. I have used both Dexcom's 
> and my iPhone to monitor and manage my high and low sugars successfully.
> 
> 
> 
> Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your 
> pocket, I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.
> 
> 
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> 
> 
> Aloha, Katie
> 
> 
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