Are CGM sensors good option to monitor diabetes?

Question

Hello doctor,

I was diagnosed with type 1 when I was just 8 years old, but lately, everything has gone crazy. My readings are all over the place, like 250 in the morning, then dropping to 60 by lunch. I am scared to sleep because of these night hypos. My insulin pump keeps beeping with alerts and it is driving me nuts. My girlfriend is freaking out because she found me to be confused and sweaty last week.

I am wondering if we need to adjust my basal rates. Trying my best to count carbs but with my new job, it Is so hard to eat regular meals. Maybe time to try those CGM sensors. I am only 26 years old now and feel like I am falling apart. What is the worst that could happen to a person of my age if this continues?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia, occurs when blood glucose levels drop too low. Symptoms of low blood sugar include:

Feeling hungry.
Shakiness or trembling.
Sweating and headache.
Dizziness or lightheadedness.
Confusion.
Difficulty speaking.
Heart palpitations.
Tingling or numbness of the lips, tongue, or cheek.
Blurred or double vision.

Immediate hypoglycemia treatment is needed. Eat or drink 15 to 20 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates. These are sugary foods or drinks without protein or fat that are easily converted to sugar in the body. Recheck blood sugar levels 15 minutes after treatment. Have a snack or meal.

The immediate treatment for hypoglycemia (lower blood sugar level) is to have some food or drink that contains sugar, such as dextrose tablets or fruit juice, to correct your blood glucose levels. After having something sugary, you may need to have a longer-acting “starchy” carbohydrate food, such as a sandwich or a few biscuits.

I hope this helps.

Kindly follow up if you have more concerns.

Thank you.