Hi Beebs, I want you to recognize that neither I nor Sherri are doctors or licenced nutritionists. You should always keep your doctor in the loop on these types of questions. Your safety and good health are very important to us so I hope you heed this advice. You're doing great and your weight is dropping as it should but being a type 1 diabetic your blood sugar needs differ from those of us not afflicted with a lack of natural insulin. You must stay on top of your blood sugar needs and be aware of your levels at all times treating them along the way as prescribed by your doctor.
Now I'll answer your question to the best of my ability as a layman;
If your having a low blood sugar event, (70 or below) you're experiencing hypoglycemia and I believe you most definitely need to respond with one of the following ½ cup (4 oz.) of juice or non-diet soda or 1 cup (8 oz) milk or 1 tablespoon of honey or 3 to 4 glucose tablets. To ensure that your blood sugar is returning to a safe level, you should retest your blood about 15 minutes after taking some glucose. If it is still below 70 mg/dl, you should take another serving of fast-acting glucose and check again in another 15 minutes. It’s important that you not take in too much glucose when you experience hypoglycemia because it will cause your blood sugar to swing high. The goal is to raise your blood sugar enough to stop the symptoms so these smaller "step by step" methods are important.
