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

[Diana Cook]

Those are the exact recommendations I would give! I set my low alarm at 80 just because I have learned how quickly I can drop. If I am less than 100 at bedtime I have a snack that has protein. Take care! Diana cook

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> On Feb 122, 2021, at 16:05, Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi Joyce,
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> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Hope this helps.
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> Aloha, Katie
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